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Central City Productions Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard hosted the 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Deemed the “greatest night in gospel music,” the annual celebration highlights the contributions and achievements of gospel music artists and industry professionals.  The ceremony, which took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, July 15, featured appearances and performances by Kierra Sheard, who opened the show […]

ABC/Randy Holmes A$AP Rocky returns to music with the release of his new song, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n).” The Pharrell Williams-produced single is an upbeat, base-heavy track on which Rocky raps of starting a riot and hints at marriage with his girlfriend, Rihanna.  In the first line of his first verse, A$AP raps, “My wife is erotic, I’m smokin’ […]

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix In an appearance the YouTube show Hot Ones, John Boyega tried not to be too spicy on the subject as he chomped down on hot wings, but he got real about the Star Wars sequel trilogy. In short, the actor, who played Finn in the three films, feels Rian Johnson‘s […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Major League Pickleball recently earned a few big-name investors; among the list are stars Drake and Michael B. Jordan. The duo put funds into the Brooklyn Aces team, whose commitment to a “new era” in pickleball includes engaging with the sports community, growing the team’s brand presence and elevating Aces’ athletes heading into the new season.  New investors […]

Apple Music Rising rapper Ice Spice continues to make a name for herself by dropping catchy hit singles, one after another.  When it comes to the hip-hop star’s musical inspirations, she cites the artistry of Young Money label mates Drake and Nicki Minaj.   In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Ice Spice opens up about her relationship with Nicki, who she says shows her the hip-hop ropes. “I […]

ABC/Paula Lobo DJ Cassidy is hitting the road, heading to Atlanta with his popular Pass the Mic concert series.  Powered by The Black Promoters Collective, Pass the Mic Live! kicks off at the State Farm Arena on Saturday, September 2, and will feature performances by Fat Joe, Keyshia Cole, Remy Ma, Jagged Edge, Akon, Shaggy The Lox, Method Man and Redman, along with special surprise guests. […]

Lucasfilm Costume designer Shawna Trpcic recently scored her third Emmy nomination for a Star Wars small-screen project, Disney+’s third season of The Mandalorian.  This is her third nomination, following noms for the first season and The Book of Boba Fett.   She tells ABC Audio she wasn’t even aware it was Emmy nomination week the first time around. “I didn’t even know that was […]

ABC/ Lou Rocco Beyoncé is launching a new eau de parfum as part of her Renaissance World Tour run.    The singer unveiled the new scent via a special preorder-only page on her official website.  Crafted and designed by the Grammy winner herself, the fragrance features top notes of clementine and golden honey, body notes of rose absolute […]

ABC/Stewart Cook Live Nation Urban and IMG announced Wednesday, July 19, the lineup for Honeyland Festival 2023, which includes an all-star list of hip-hop and R&B artists.  Mary J. Blige is billed as the main act for the two-day fest kicking off in Crown Festival Park near Houston on November 11 and 12. Joining the Grammy […]

Raymond Boyd/Getty Images Upon searching a home in the Las Vegas area in connection to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, investigators found multiple items that will be used as evidence in the case being presented to a Las Vegas grand jury.  Among the items sought by authorities on Monday, July 17, were computers, laptops and articles […]