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Tee Grizzley released a new album, Forever My Moment, a sonic and thematic continuation of his 2024 album Post Traumatic about survival, trauma and transformation. It boasts 14 new tracks that each blend “raw emotion with hard-earned perspective,” a press release says. The record is accompanied by an interactive video game, Robbery Da Game, which unlocks pieces of […]

7 Wallace La di da Di. Slick Rick likes to party, but he apparently also likes to make some music. Twenty-six years after releasing his last album, The Ruler will make his return with Victory, a visual album set to arrive on June 13. Slick worked on the album for four years, writing and recording it […]

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. (NOTE LANGUAGE) Cassie Ventura has taken the witness stand for the fourth consecutive day to continue her cross-examination in the trial against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs. The testimony picked up where it left off Thursday, with […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC The Weeknd sat for his first-ever interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night and credited Tom Cruise‘s appearance on the show back in 2015 with boosting his career. Cruise took part in the ongoing “Lip-Sync Battle” segment of the program, performing Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” and calling the singer “enormously talented.” “It […]

Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage via Getty Images Singer Chris Brown is in custody after being arrested Thursday in connection with an assault charge from 2023 in London, according to the Metropolitan Police. Brown, 36, was served with the arrest warrant in Manchester, England, over an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was ordered […]

Roc Nation Distribution Rihanna returns with her first new song and video since 2022’s “Lift Me Up,” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Like that song, the new one, “Friend of Mine,” is also from a movie soundtrack: Smurfs, the upcoming live-action/animated hybrid film in which Rihanna plays Smurfette. The video starts with Rihanna walking through […]

Disney/Jenny Anderson The artists taking the stage for Culture’s Biggest Night have been announced. Performing at the BET Awards on June 9 are Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, Leon Thomas and Lil Wayne, whose Tha Carter VI album arrives three days before the show.  “We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black […]

Amy Sussman/Getty Images Singer Smokey Robinson is being investigated for criminal behavior one week after a lawsuit was filed against him by former female housekeepers alleging sexual battery and assault, and claiming he created a hostile work environment. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to ABC News on Thursday that its Special Victims Bureau is actively […]

Death Row Records Iz It A Crime? is the question Snoop Dogg asks on his brand-new album when discussing several of his recent moves. Released just months after The Missionary, his collaborative project with Dr. Dre, the new album sees him addressing certain matters, including his tension with Suge Knight, the loss of some loved ones and […]

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. Cassie Ventura took the witness stand for defense cross-examination Thursday following two days of her testimony against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Federal prosecutors told the judge that Ventura must finish her testimony by the end of the day Friday because […]