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Courtesy of Live Nation Urban Gospel artists will unite for another iteration of Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. The festival will return to Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 25-26, continuing its goal of spotlighting gospel music, its culture and its superstars. So far, Kirk will double as host and headlining performer; […]

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards SZA may take her time to respond to her accomplishments on social media, but there’s a reason why. In a series of recents tweets shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the singer explained that posting on social media causes her feelings of anxiety and FOMO. “No one teaches you […]

Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET SZA was the top winner at the BET Soul Train Awards Sunday night, taking home four awards including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Usher followed with three trophies, while Victoria Monét nabbed two. The ceremony, hosted by Keke Palmer, featured performances by BJ The Chicago Kid, […]

Courtesy Fandango Beyoncé debuted a new look at the premiere for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in Los Angeles on Saturday. The singer sported platinum blonde hair and a silver Versace dress for the occasion. Designer Donatella Versace posted photos of the look on Instagram, writing, “@beyonce, you are a vision in Versace. You are […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Lil Durk is giving back to his community with the Feast of Thanks meal giveaway on Thanksgiving.  An announcement shared by Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes Foundation says that he’ll be serving 2,000 or more families on the South and West sides of Chicago with hot, ready-to-eat Boston Market meals.  The event is an extension of last year’s turkey giveaway, where Durk’s Neighborhood […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Sad news for Lauryn Hill fans who were expecting to attend an upcoming show as part of her Miseducation 25th Anniversary Tour.  The singer announced she’s canceling “most of the remaining” tour dates this year due to her ongoing vocal issues. “As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past […]

Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images Like many people on Thanksgiving, Taye Diggs is looking to eat well and drink plenty. He told ABC Audio about his plans to spend the holiday with loved ones, specifically his sisters, who’ve mastered making the family’s famous punch.  “It’s amazing,” he said of the heirloom drink.  The special concoction was originally mixed together by his late […]

Arsema Thomas Arsema Thomas, who stars as young Lady Danbury in the popular Bridgerton spinoff Queen Charlotte, says for her, Thanksgiving is about spending time with loved ones.  She told ABC Audio about this year’s plans to travel back to her hometown of Atlanta, to eat good food and to enjoy family.  “[It’s] very rare that you get […]

Johnny Nunez/WireImage There’s another remix of Tyla‘s “Water” floating around.  This time, New York’s Capella Grey added his flare to the viral record.  On the two-minute mix, Capella’s singing of a love interest he’d like to spend time with and, of course, “make sweat.”  “Lemme make you sweat/Lemme make you hotter/Make you lose your breath/Make you drip wata,” he says […]

Joseph Okpako/WireImage Because it’s almost turkey time, ABC Audio caught up with a few music stars who dished on what they’re serving up on the food-filled holiday.  It’ll be a feast of Caribbean favorites for Safaree and family, who celebrate Thanksgiving with a “big Jamaican” spread.  “We don’t do turkey,” he said. Instead, they cook up “a […]