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Offset says he’s not slowing down following shooting: ‘Like the Energizer Bunny’

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

Offset isn't letting his recent shooting injury slow him down.In a new interview with the Creators Inc. podcast, reportedly recorded less than a week after the April 6 shooting, the rapper says he's trying to channel the Energizer Bunny."Gotta keep... Read More.

It’s a ‘Beautiful Day’ for Akon, who has just dropped his brand-new album

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

It's a Beautiful Day, as Akon has just released his new studio album. It marks his first full-length project since 2008, though he's continued to drop music over the years."Before I was just doing it to feed the passion," he tells ABC Audio. "I... Read More.

Final season of ‘The Chi’ to premiere in May

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

Lena Waithe has announced the release date for the eighth and final season of The Chi. She shared the news with a video teasing what's to come.The clip features flashback moments of characters like Tiffany, Victor and Jake, blending scenes... Read More.

Anderson .Paak’s ‘K-Pops!’ coming to Netflix

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

Anderson .Paak's film K-Pops! is making its way to Netflix. The movie will begin streaming on May 30.K. Pops! marks Anderson's feature directorial debut. He directed, wrote and starred in the film, which is based on an idea that came to mind during the... Read More.

Drake, The Weeknd, Eminem, Kanye West among Spotify’s most-streamed artists

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Spotify announced its most-streamed artists in the history of the platform. Drake, The Weeknd, Eminem and Kanye West are among the top 10.Drake sits at #3, directly followed by fellow Toronto native The Weeknd. Eminem comes in at... Read More.

Get $30 tickets for Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Lil Wayne with Live Nation’s Summer of Live promo

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

Live Nation has announced its Summer of Live promotion, offering tickets for the all-in price of $30 to over 4,000 shows. Among those are shows that are part of tours for Ari Lennox, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo and Akon, and Summer Walker.Ari will... Read More.

BossMan Dlow says he’s ‘feeling good’ following release of ‘Chicken Talkin Bastard’ album

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

BossMan Dlow released his album Chicken Talkin Bastard earlier in April, and he tells XXL, "I'm feeling good right now. I'm back."He says the album's title, also a track title, captures the overall vibe of the project. "The first song... Read More.

Ne-Yo says he’s been embraced ‘with open arms’ as he creates country music

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

Ne-Yo has been exploring his music as a country artist, an experience he says has been much better than he expected. He tells Rolling Stone's Nashville Now podcast that he was prepared to enter a world that might not be... Read More.

Usher and Chris Brown add dates to R&B tour

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Usher and Chris Brown are meeting fans' demands for their R&B tour with the addition of seven new dates.Second shows have been scheduled in Charlotte, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston and Tampa. A third show is now set for Atlanta, while Los Angeles joins the... Read More.

D4vd murder case: Medical examiner report released on teen’s cause of death

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

The 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains authorities say were found decomposing in the singer D4vd's towed Tesla last year died by "multiple penetrating injuries," according to the newly unsealed medical examiner's report.D4vd - a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident whose legal name is David... Read More.

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