Singer Angie Stone dies at 63
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One Singer Angie Stone has died at the age of 63, according to the late star’s representative. The artist was involved in a fatal car…
Music Notes: Big Sean’s ‘Head to the Sky’ freestyle, Marvin Sapp performs on ‘Tiny Desk’ and more
Big Sean is ending Black History Month with the release of a freestyle titled “Head to the Sky.” He reflects on the past, including his family’s history and the struggles…
New Music Friday: Alex Isley, Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones and more
D4vd has teamed with Kali Uchis for “Crashing,” off his debut album, Withered. The song finds him opening up about the person he’d turn to if the world unravels. Withered is…
Fridayy wants new album, ‘Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,’ ‘to reach as many ears as possible’
ost In Melody, LLC / Def Jam Recordings Fridayy‘s sophomore album, Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not, is out now. Its diverse track list includes Chris Brown, Kehlani, Wale, Haitian artist Joé Dwèt…
Tank to make Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen, says it’s ‘a dream come true’
ABC Audio Tank will be flexing his talents on a new stage. He is temporarily joining Alicia Keys‘ Grammy-winning musical, Hell’s Kitchen, marking his Broadway debut. He is set to replace Brandon Victor…
Lizzo drops new song and video, announces intimate fan shows
Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records Lizzo is back — and it’s about damn time. The Grammy-winning singer has dropped a new song and video, “Love in Real Life,” to launch…
Laverne Cox and George Wallace star in ‘Clean Slate,’ but do they believe in one?
Amazon MGM Studios George Wallace costars in a show called Clean Slate, but he also actually believes in one. Speaking to ABC Audio, he explains, “You can start over every day. You will…
Queen Latifah to honor the late Quincy Jones at the 97th Academy Awards
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…
Barbie honoring Alicia Keys with her own Barbie
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.…
Usher to receive honorary degree at Emory University
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…