Nights Like This tour poster (Live Nation) Akon and Ne-Yo have been on the road together as part of their Nights Like This tour, a collaboration Akon says has been a long time coming. “Me and Ne-Yo go back 20 years,” he tells ABC Audio. “We always wanted to do something together eventually … but our careers always…
Nearly twenty years after Michael Jackson’s death, the legal dispute over child sex abuse allegations against the pop icon continues. Actor James Safechuck, 48, and choreographer Wade Robson, 43, who appeared in the 2019 documentary “Leaving Neverland,” have now been assigned a trial date of February 14, 2028. Safechuck and Robson assert that Jackson molested…
Kelly Rowland is working on a new album that will be released unexpectedly. She received the Velvet Guard Award at ‘The Connie Orlando Foundation Presents Black Women in Music Dinner.’ Rowland has not shared any specifics about her upcoming album, including its sound, collaborators, or release date. Fans have been eagerly anticipating her new music…
Teyana Taylor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Teyana Taylor wants to set the record straight: She says she was not prevented from joining the New York Knicks on the court following the team’s championship win. A video of the moment surfed online with the caption, “They wasn’t tryna let Teyana Taylor on the court. San Antonio Trippin!” …
Grammy trophies sit in the press room during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images) The 2027 Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance. The new category will recognize artistic excellence in contemporary R&B performances…
Busta Rhymes attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott are known for their futuristic music videos and musical genius, but they share something else in common: both are protégés of Sylvia Rhone. The…
Blxst attends the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 05, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for 6th Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards) Blxst is out with a new album, Labor of Love, the first he’s ever produced entirely on his own. Speaking to Essence, he…
Alicia Keys attends the ‘Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen’ Premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2026 in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) Alicia Keys had the honor of closing New York’s Tribeca Festival Saturday night with the premiere of her new documentary Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen.…
Jimmy Jam attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Michael Jackson’s music has seen a resurgence thanks to renewed interest generated by the Michael biopic, and Jimmy Jam is thrilled about it. Speaking to ABC…
Toosii looks back in the new song “Yesterday,” reflecting “on distance, longing, and the desire to reconnect with someone who continues to occupy his thoughts,” according to a press release. The song, produced by Ant Chamberlain and Bino Beats, is now streaming on digital platforms. Erick the Architect has released his debut single for Mass Appeal, “No…
