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Coco Jones says she’s a vessel representing what ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ means to Black culture

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

Coco Jones is set to give fans a "Taste" of Black history on Sunday when she performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during the Super Bowl pregame show - a responsibility she approached with care and research."Something that I like to do to really... Read More.

Brandy headed on the road in support of upcoming memoir

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

After traveling across the U.S. for the Boy is Mine Tour, Brandy is hitting the road again - this time for a different kind of tour. The singer has announced A Conversation With Brandy: Phases Book Tour in support of her upcoming memoir, Phases:... Read More.

Ziggy Marley pays tribute to dad Bob Marley with new song

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Reggae legend Bob Marley would have turned 81 on Friday, and in celebration of his father, Grammy-winning singer Ziggy Marley has dropped the new song "Many Mourn For Bob." The track is the first song Ziggy has ever written specifically dedicated to his father,... Read More.

50 Cent stars in DoorDash’s Big Beef campaign, including subtle nods to Diddy

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

DoorDash has tapped 50 Cent to star in a new ad that leans into his reputation as an internet troll. He appears in the brand's Big Beef campaign, a play on feuds, food and the idea that "Big Game rivalries... Read More.

Is Mariah Carey singing this 1958 hit at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Mariah Carey will take the stage Friday in Milan for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, but it appears we already know what she's going to be performing.Local media in Italy reported that video of... Read More.

Keke Palmer to host ‘Billboard’ Women in Music 2026

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Keke Palmer will flex her hosting skills as master of ceremonies for the Billboard Women in Music event. The multihyphenate will pull double duty, also taking the stage as one of the night's performers. "Women in Music is about recognizing success and possibility," Billboard's... Read More.

ICYMI: Janet Jackson, A$AP Rocky and more

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Janet Jackson's Control turned 40 years old Wednesday, and she commemorated the milestone by sharing special memories from the project. Taking to social media, Janet posted a montage featuring clips from the Control era, soundtracked to the monologue on the... Read More.

Da Baby announces Be More Grateful tour

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

DaBaby has followed the release of Be More Grateful with the announcement of a tour in support of the album.According to press release, the trek "is built to give day-one supporters a closer connection to DaBaby and the new material." Fans can also expect... Read More.

Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid reveals he underwent heart transplant

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Christopher "Kid" Reid, half of the hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play, is revealing he underwent a heart transplant, speaking about his health condition for the first time on Good Morning America.The rapper, who first gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s alongside collaborator Christopher... Read More.

J. Cole says ‘The Fall-Off’ brings concept of ‘The Come Up’ ‘full circle’

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

With The Fall Off arriving Friday, J. Cole has shared the album's back cover, revealing the track lists for both sides of the double disc. As he's done with each reveal tied to the project, he also provided some context, describing the album as... Read More.

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