Quavo has announced his sophomore album, dedicated to his late nephew and former Migos bandmate, Takeoff. The album is titled Rocket Power, taking inspiration from Takeoff’s 2018 solo album, The Last Rocket. “Rocket Power The Album coming soon,” Quavo wrote on Instagram. “This album is for the Rocket, our true fans, and also this is…… MORE
Aaliyah, New Edition, Daryl Hall & John Oates and more are set to be inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in September. Other inductees in the 2023 class include Dusty Springfield, Jermaine Dupri, Peabo Bryson, Thelma Houston, Gerald Alston, Dee Dee Sharp, Dee Dee Warwick, Brook Benton, The Stubbs Girls, Sweet…… MORE
A trailer recently released by Warner Bros. for Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg’s musical remake of The Color Purple features Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R. and more. Fantasia, for whom the musical is a major motion picture debut, stars as Celie, reprising her Broadway role. “Today, our teacher taught us about a place called Africa,”…… MORE
Grammy Award-winning producer and rapper Swizz Beatz recently released a video for “Take ‘Em Out,” a single from his new EP, Hip Hop 50: Volume 2, which arrived April 21 via Mass Appeal. The visual, directed by Prime.2 and edited by GhettoNerd, features Jadakiss, Benny The Butcher and Scar Lip trading verses on the mic.…… MORE
Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, has announced its return to the iconic Champ de Mars in Paris on June 22 with “Power Our Planet: Live in Paris.” A free, ticketed event, ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will feature performances from Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish,…… MORE
Madame Tussauds recently unveiled new wax figures of Megan Thee Stallion at locations in Las Vegas and New York. According to reports, a team of 20 artists created the wax figures, taking about six months to complete them. Megan’s wax figure in Vegas went on public display Saturday (May 20). It features the newsprint catsuit…… MORE
Summer Walker has announced that she will host “The Clear Series-One Night Only” at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 1. Walker, backed by a live orchestra, will perform her hits, several fan-favorite deep cuts, and give a live debut of songs from her CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP, which…… MORE
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Tiwa Savage has announced a 2023 North American tour. Produced by Live Nation and Duke Concept, the 9-city tour kicks off on August 24 at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Washington. After making stops across North America, including Toronto, Atlanta, and Dallas, the tour will wrap up at…… MORE
Toosii has recruited Future for a “Toxic Version” of his hit track “Favorite Song.” The new version, as well as the original version of the song, will feature on Toosii’s debut album, NAUJOUR, due out on June 2nd via South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records. Future takes the powerful new first verse in the toxic version.…… MORE
Beyoncé recently released a remix of her Renaissance hit “America Has A Problem,” featuring Kendrick Lamar. The remix sees Lamar rendering the powerful opening verse at lightening speed, proudly proclaiming himself “honorary Beyhive.” “My momma told me that the money outgrew you / My horoscope said I’m really out my noodle / I’m troublin’, I’m…… MORE
