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Parkwood Entertainment Halle Bailey, of the hit sister duo Chlöe x Halle, announced she’ll be dropping her new single, “Angels,” Friday.  According to reports, “Angels” will serve as the debut solo single from the R&B singer, who has released two studio albums as part of Chlöe x Halle, by way of Beyoncé‘s creative brand and entertainment label, Parkwood.  Halle shared the news on Instagram with a […]

Cash Money Records Nicki Minaj readys the release of Pink Friday 2 by teasing fans with what’s to come from the forthcoming album. “Y’all, I’m not even kidding,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “In 111 days… Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo!” She added, […]

Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence Latto joined legendary rapper Rakim for a remix version of his 1992 classic “Don’t Sweat the Technique.” As part of Sprite’s Limelight program and in celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the duo released a snippet of the reimagined song and music video film, expected out August 18. Latto teased the new venture on Instagram saying, “I’m not […]

Stewart Cook/CBS Cardi B was the latest victim of a dangerous trend in which artists are hit with objects thrown on stage by an audience member, but this time she got even. In a video making rounds on social media, the rapper is seen throwing a microphone at an audience member who tossed a drink at her […]

Harlem Festival of Culture With warnings of what could possibly be New York’s first heat wave of the summer, Harlem Festival of Culture has been canceled. The festival was scheduled to take place July 28-30, bringing the likes of Ferg, Teyana Taylor, Wyclef Jean, Cam’ron, Coco Jones, Fat Joe, Remy Ma and more to Randall’s Island for the three-day event. After “strong consideration” of the heat […]

Carlijn Jacobs Beyoncé is launching a new collection with Tiffany & Co., coinciding with the one-year anniversary of her latest album, Renaissance. The limited edition Return to Tiffany x Beyoncé Collection, according to Variety, features the jewelry brand’s signature “return to Tiffany” pendants reimagined with the horse from the Renaissance artwork, as well as other designs inspired by the album and its […]

Dave Simpson/WireImage In April 2023, Lizzo got to cement her status as a Star Wars nerd by appearing in an episode of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Now, the Grammy winner is proving that she’s also a Lord of the Rings nerd. The singer is on tour in New Zealand and while there took the opportunity […]

From debut LP’s to viral songs and double features, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —BIA, Really Her — After teasing the new project on social media, the rising rapper dropped off her latest EP with features from J. Cole and Swizz Beatz as well as the NeNe Leakes-collaborative track, “Millions.”   —Chika, Samson: The Album — Serving […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC It seems as if Drake is the buyer behind the $1,016,000 sell of Tupac‘s gold, ruby and diamond crown ring. After news circulated that the special ring was sold by Sotheby’s, a major fine arts brokerage, the ring popped up on the rapper’s Instagram.  In an effort to support his new Travis Scott Utopia collaboration […]

Coco Jones Fresh off rocking the stage in the rain at the Broccoli City Festival, and her heartfelt acceptance speech at this year’s BET Awards, Coco Jones is focused on her next big moment.  For her next gig, she’ll perform at the Harlem Festival of Culture on Sunday, July 30, and she shared with ABC Audio what the audience can expect […]