Cover art for Tone Stith’s ‘Fly’ (Courtesy of MNRK Music Group) Tone Stith is flying up the radio charts with his latest single, “Fly,” just as he’s doing in his personal life. He tells ABC Audio the record is deeply tied to his personal journey. “‘Fly’ was definitely written based off of my experience in my…
Rihanna attends the 2025 CFDA Awards at The American Museum of Natural History on November 03, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Rihanna’s hard work will be recognized at the 2026 Edison Awards. The awards ceremony, dubbed the Oscars of Innovation, celebrates “realized innovation, excellence in product design, breakthrough services, and…
Jennifer Hudson performs at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Jennifer Hudson is set to return to the show that introduced her to the world. She will appear on American Idol’s Disney Night episode, serving as guest judge and mentor for the nine finalists who will take the stage to perform iconic Disney songs.…
Poster for Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Stadium tour (Live Nation) Chris Brown and Usher have unveiled the dates for their upcoming R&B Tour. They’ll be singing and dancing across North America for 33 dates, kicking things off on June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. They will also play in Detroit, Toronto,…
Earth, Wind & Fire (photo credit from HBO: Michael Ochs Archives) Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open the 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival in New York City. Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) will have its world premiere on…
2026 American Music Awards. (Courtesy of CBS and Dick Clark Productions) Teyana Taylor, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean are one step closer to winning an American Music Award, as they’ve earned their first-ever nominations for the 2026 show. Teyana is nominated for best female R&B artist, while BigXthaPlug picked up three nods: best country song and collaboration of the…
(Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) “Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin’ ta f*** wit!” The legendary group has been announced as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. They will be inducted in the performer category for creating music with “originality, impact, and influence that has changed the course…
Brian Tyree Henry attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Brian Tyree Henry has another Apple gig in the works. He’s set to star in the upcoming movie Running opposite Spike Fearn, according to Deadline. Details about his character have not…
The newest entrants, announced during the live broadcast of the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode of “American Idol” on April 13, are: Phil Collins Billy Idol Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Oasis Sade Luther Vandross Wu-Tang Clan Those who didn’t make the cut are Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira, The Black…
Eminem has an update for his fans: he has some new music on the way. He shared a selfie on X Monday with the caption, “New album coming soon.” His last album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), came out in 2024. Queen Latifah will be a keynote speaker at North Carolina A&T State…
