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Durand Bernarr talks switching gears to release ‘Bernarr.’

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Durand Bernarr honors his family legacy with his newly released album, Bernarr. It's a project he didn't originally plan to release, as he was working on a deluxe edition of his Grammy-winning album, Bloom."We thought that we were only doing seven additional songs... Read More.

New Music Friday: Chris Brown, Isaiah Rashad, The-Dream and more

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Chris Brown previews his upcoming album, Brown, with the release of the new single "Fallin'" featuring Leon Thomas and vocals from Tank. In the accompanying music video, set in Virginia in 1952, Chris, Leon, Tank and... Read More.

Snoop Dogg to perform at Race to Erase MS Gala

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg has been tapped to perform at the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS Gala, a fundraising event held by Race to Erase MS in support of research and approaches to treat and eradicate multiple sclerosis.The event specifically benefits... Read More.

Lizzo tells Gayle King she’s ‘misunderstood’: ‘People don’t understand that I’m always trying to help’

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

After over a decade in the music industry, Lizzo believes "there's a long list" of misconceptions about her.In a clip from her upcoming interview with CBS Mornings, she tells Gayle King, "I think I might be one of the most... Read More.

ICYMI: Rick Ross + French Montana, Latto and more

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Rick Ross and French Montana are contenders in an upcoming Verzuz, taking place May 7 at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles and streaming live on Apple Music at 9:30 p.m. ET. It marks Rick's second battle, following his 2020 competition against 2 Chainz,... Read More.

RZA hopes to emphasize importance of preparation with ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

RZA's film One Spoon of Chocolate has moved from the 2025 Tribeca Festival to U.S. movie theaters. The film stars Shameik Moore as Unique, a just-released prisoner and military veteran trying to rebuild his life in Ohio, where RZA spent his teenage years. RZA... Read More.

Kehlani releases uncut version of self-titled album: ‘This is my way of saying thank you’

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Kehlani is thanking her supporters with a special release: an uncut version of her self-titled album, complete with original a cappella and demo versions of its songs."This one is really just from me to you," she wrote on Instagram. "I... Read More.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation teams with Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion's Pete & Thomas Foundation will celebrate Megan Thee Stallion Day in Houston with the launch of a new initiative.In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the foundation will help renovate the homes of 30 older residents across Texas, providing roofing services, weatherproofing,... Read More.

Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist, Teyana Taylor honored at ‘Billboard’ Women in Music 2026

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist and Teyana Taylor were among those honored at the Billboard Women in Music Awards Wednesday.Kehlani accepted the Impact Award from Ciara after performing "Folded" and described her definition of "impact." "I used to think impact meant reach, numbers and visibility... Read More.

Chris Brown announces new single, ‘Fallin’

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Chris Brown has a new single on the way. "Fallin" is set to arrive on Friday alongside a music video.A trailer for the video was posted to his Instagram Wednesday. It opens with Chris dressed in suit, vest and tie,... Read More.

Urban AC

Durand Bernarr talks switching gears to release ‘Bernarr.’

New Music Friday: Chris Brown, Isaiah Rashad, The-Dream and more

Snoop Dogg to perform at Race to Erase MS Gala

Lizzo tells Gayle King she’s ‘misunderstood’: ‘People don’t understand that I’m always trying to help’

ICYMI: Rick Ross + French Montana, Latto and more

RZA hopes to emphasize importance of preparation with ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’

Kehlani releases uncut version of self-titled album: ‘This is my way of saying thank you’

Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation teams with Habitat for Humanity

Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist, Teyana Taylor honored at ‘Billboard’ Women in Music 2026

Chris Brown announces new single, ‘Fallin’

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