Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage The civil lawsuit that accused Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting a then-13-year-old girl should be dismissed and the lawyer who filed it should be sanctioned, Jay-Z’s attorney argued Wednesday in a new court filing that cites “glaring red flags” in the plaintiff’s account. “While the allegations stated in the complaint in…
Photo by Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Brandy has spent the majority of her life in the spotlight, but her new memoir will give fans the details of her life and career, including the “unforgettable highs,” “the struggles behind the scenes,” and the “trials that tested” and shaped her. She shared a bit about the process of writing…
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Tyler, The Creator has been tapped as one of the headliners for the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, taking place June 12 to June 15 in Manchester, Tennessee. He’s set to take the stage on Friday, June 13, following performances by Leon Thomas and Bossman Dlow. Nelly, GloRilla and Tyla are also part of…
Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Kirk Franklin‘s contribution to gospel music will be celebrated at the 2025 Recording Academy Honors. He’ll be presented with the Black Music Icon Award, given to those who have “profoundly shaped the industry” and inspired “countless people.” “Kirk has not only revolutionized gospel music but has also bridged the gap between…
Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage Fans of Nelly and Ashanti‘s love story will get more insight into their life together in a new docuseries. Deadline reports the two have been filming a series that will make its way onto Peacock. Critical Content, responsible for MTV’s Catfish, will be behind the show. Nelly and Ashanti first dated between 2003 and…
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images It took nearly 30 years after the fact to arrest the only man ever charged with the murder of famed rapper Tupac Shakur — and that alleged killer’s lawyer now says that delay is exactly one of the reasons those charges should be dismissed. In a motion filed Monday in Las Vegas, Duane…
Nesrin Danan Spotify isn’t normally the place you’d go to watch a movie, but the digital platform has just exclusively premiered its very first concert film, starring The Weeknd. Last year the singer did a special Billions Club concert with Spotify, celebrating the fact that he has more billion-streamed songs than any other artist: 25…
Scott Kirkland The nominations for the 56th NAACP Image Awards are in, and Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer and GloRilla made the cut, dominating in their respective categories. Edebiri is leading the television and streaming categories with four nods, three of which are for her role in The Bear. She ties with Palmer, whose nominations are for her…
Chance the Rapper has teased a song with “Wraith” collaborator Vic Mensa, in which they discuss sexual assault, police brutality and other crises affecting the country. It’s not clear what the track is called or when it will come out. T-Pain, TLC and Public Enemy will have sets at Boston Calling, taking place in May 2025. T-Pain…
Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Naomi Osaka and Cordae have called it quits after six years together. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” she announced in her Instagram Story Monday. “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly really glad…
