Disney/Eric McCandless Queen Latifah will help pay tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the 97th Academy Awards. She’ll take the stage during the ceremony Sunday for a performance that executive prouder Raj Kapoor says will be one of the show’s most exciting moments. “[Quincy] was the recipient of one of our Governors Awards [last] year, and we’ve planned and curated…
Mattel Alicia Keys is getting her own Barbie. The brand has announced it’s making a doll in her likeness, and will do the same for her recording and mix engineer Ann Mincieli. Their dolls are dressed in jeans and T-shirts bearing with the phrase “She is The Music,” a nod to their nonprofit, which aims to increase the number…
Harper One Lionel Richie‘s memoir, which he first announced last year, now has a title: Truly, named after his 1982 debut solo single. The memoir, due out Sept. 30, is described by publisher Harper One as “intimate” and “deeply candid,” detailing “turbulence, loss, and near-calamity.” The book is a “no-holds-barred” telling of Lionel’s story, from his…
ABC/Paula Lobo Usher‘s charitable efforts and contributions to music have earned him an honorary degree at Emory University, which he’ll accept during its 180th commencement. He’ll be honored with an honorary doctor of humane letters degree and is set to deliver the commencement speech. “There are few artists in the history of popular music who have…
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Somebody once told me Zendaya is joining the cast of Shrek 5. Universal Pictures made the cast announcement in a video shared to its YouTube channel and Instagram on Thursday. “Far, Far Away’s finest are coming,” the Instagram caption read. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will return to their beloved…
Live Nation Mary J. Blige is going to share her world with fans for an additional four days. Her For My Fans tour will now visit a total of 40 cities, including newly added dates in Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando and Miami. The shows will take place on the final four nights of the trek — April 21, April…
Live Nation Mary J. Blige is currently on the road, and she’s brought along Ne-Yo and Mario. Speaking to ABC Audio, Mario shares the For My Fans tour is about “preserving the art form” of R&B and “reminding people of why they support and love” the genre. However, he warns his set is limited as he…
Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images Lauryn Hill has paid tribute to the star who popularized the song sampled in the Fugees hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” Taking to Instagram, she shared some words about the late Roberta Flack, who passed away Monday at 88 years old. “Whitney Houston once said to…
Goldenvoice After teasing fans with the singles “Say Yes,” “I Choose You” and “Mona Lisa Smile,” Melanie Fiona has announced the release date of her new EP, Say Yes. The project will come out April 4, giving fans access to songs that explore love, vulnerability and self-discovery, as well as the soulfulness Melanie is known for.…
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC It seems it may be some time before Drake gifts another fan attending his Anita Max Win Tour. The remaining dates have been postponed due to scheduling conflicts, according to a statement sent to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. Those who purchased tickets have the option to get a refund or wait…
