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Gladys Knight, 81, has responded to allegations from her son, Shanga Hankerson, who claims her husband William Macdowell is financially and mentally abusive and is forcing her to continue performing despite alleged health concerns. Hankerson cited incidents suggesting cognitive decline and filed a complaint with North Carolina’s Department of Human Services. However, Knight told PEOPLE […]
South African jazz pianist and healer Nduduzo Makhathini performed a five-part spiritual jazz suite titled Ntu Sonicities Devotion Suite for NPR’s Tiny Desk series. Accompanied by bassist Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere and drummer Kabelo Mokhatla, Makhathini fused Zulu vocal reflections, ritualistic elements, and ancestral themes into a deeply meditative performance. Each movement in the suite […]
Drake’s legal team has escalated its defamation case against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” Drake’s attorneys claim UMG is withholding key documents, including a heavily redacted contract and internal emails. They argue the label may have encouraged employees to boost the track’s streams. UMG denies CEO Lucian Grainge’s involvement […]
RZA, the mastermind behind Wu-Tang Clan, has firmly stepped into his role as a filmmaker. His fourth directorial effort, One Spoon of Chocolate, debuted at Tribeca and explores systemic racism through the story of a veteran facing small-town corruption. RZA blends hip-hop lyricism with cinematic storytelling, inspired by both personal experience and modern injustice. He […]
Rapper Common isn’t letting up when it comes to his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson. The Light rapper, who has publicly been with the Grammy-award winning singer since 2024, gushed over their relationship, which he called one of “the greatest blessings” during a recent episode of the “Mama I Made It!” podcast. “That relationship is one of the greatest blessings […]
Rising singer Aiyana-Lee collaborated with Spike Lee to create the emotional title track for his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest. The song draws from her personal pain and triumph, aligning with the film’s themes of family, power, and identity. Lee encouraged Aiyana-Lee to pour truth into her music, resulting in a haunting and uplifting anthem. […]
Kendrick Lamar tops the 2025 MTV VMA nominations with 10 nods, thanks largely to his hit “Not Like Us,” which followed his public feud with Drake. He’s up for Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Album, among others. “Not Like Us” already earned him five Grammys and was the closing performance […]
Despite being a legendary figure in R&B, Babyface revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that his children are only recently discovering the depth of his musical legacy. The 67-year-old Grammy winner, whose real name is Kenneth Edmonds, shared that at home, he’s just “Dad.” He’s noticed that his son Brandon has been exploring his work […]
Ice-T is using his platform to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis in the new A&E documentary Fame and Fentanyl. The hip-hop legend and Law & Order: SVU star will host and executive produce the special, which examines the opioid epidemic’s devastating effects on families, celebrities, and communities. The film highlights the work of special […]
Megan Thee Stallion is set to headline Apple TV+’s new competition series KPOPPED, where global music legends team up with K-pop idols to remix hit songs. The show, premiering August 29, includes artists like Patti LaBelle, Vanilla Ice, and TLC, with K-pop groups such as Itzy, Ateez, and STAYC performing live in Seoul. Megan, who […]
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