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Disney/Pawel Kaminski Teyana Taylor has slowly been rolling out her new album, Escape Room, but she’s been forced to hit pause. In an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Taylor revealed she must undergo emergency surgery for a noncancerous growth on her vocal chords. “I’ve been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now. And after […]

Disney/Christopher Willard T-Pain and Ne-Yo will be going head-to-head, and we’re not talking about on Verzuz. The two will compete as part of SZN Zero, the debut season of competitions in the Global Gaming League. GGL is a live-action gaming entertainment league for professional gamers, casual players and influencers. Alongside three other players on their respective […]

Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for BigXthaPlug BigXthaPlug is going country on his new album, I Hope You’re Happy, which he’s announced is coming out soon. He recently shared the news on his Instagram, alongside artwork that finds him shirtless, sporting a denim jacket and holding some blue flowers.  The album will arrive on Aug. 22. It’s […]

Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET The 2025 MTV VMAs are making their return in the fall, and Kendrick Lamar is among the top contenders. He picked up a total of 10 nominations, including video of the year for “Not Like Us” and best album for GNX. K. Dot is also up for artist of […]

Ice-T speaks onstage during the 29th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby Awards) Ice-T is hosting a new documentary special about the negative impact fentanyl can have on society and culture. Fame and Fentanyl will take a look at […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images A federal judge in New York declined on Monday to grant Sean “Diddy” Combs bail, finding no “exceptional reasons” to release him prior to his October sentencing. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, which the judge said mandates incarceration. His sentencing is set for Oct. 3. Judge Arun Subramanian said […]

Denzel Washington in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’/Photo Credit: A24 The first official trailer for Highest 2 Lowest has been released, giving fans a look at Spike Lee‘s remake of the Akira Kurosawa crime thriller. The film follows the story of Denzel Washington‘s David King, a reputable music mogul who is targeted with a ransom plot and ends up in a […]

Dana Jacobs/Getty Images Earth, Wind & Fire made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza, joining Sabrina Carpenter for her headlining set Sunday night. “We can just let loose, right? We can just groove,” said Sabrina, who was wearing a sparkly pink jumpsuit with her name across the chest. She then added, “So I thought, why not […]

Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” featuring L.V. turns 30 years old in 2025, and Tommy Boy Records plans to celebrate in several ways. First up is the release of four Dolby Atmos tracks straight from the rapper’s Greatest Hits collection. “Gangsta’s Paradise” feat. L.V., “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),” “C U When U Get There” feat. […]

Metro Boomin‘s new album, Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by DJ Spinz), channels the “21st century’s golden age of Atlanta hip-hop” and trap vibes, according to a press release. He tapped Atlanta artists 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Roscoe Dash, T.I., Travis Porter, Quavo, Young Thug and more to help make his vision a reality. Saweetie is applying Hella […]