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The Year in Music 2025: Kendrick Lamar dominates with Grammys sweep, record tour and chart reign

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

Kendrick Lamar took control of his narrative and remained "Humble" while doing so for another year. His 2025 kept him in the headlines, beginning with a sweep at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, where he won all five categories he was nominated for -... Read More.

Diddy’s sons to speak about his trial in upcoming Zeus Network docuseries

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Diddy's sons Justin Combs and Christian "King" Combs are opening up about their father's trial, sentencing, and the media attention surrounding the case in an upcoming docuseries on Zeus Network.A trailer teasing the untitled series dropped Sunday. It shows Justin... Read More.

Nelly and Ashanti celebrate second wedding anniversary

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Congratulations are in order for Nelly and Ashanti, who celebrated two years of marriage Saturday. Ashanti shared a clip on Instagram from their second wedding anniversary, capturing her reaction to a surprise from Nelly, born Cornell Haynes Jr. In the... Read More.

Beyoncé is fifth musician to become a billionaire

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

"It should cost a billion to look that good" must have been some sort of manifestation. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now officially a billionaire, becoming the fifth musician to achieve the feat - she joins... Read More.

Ye says a new album is coming

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is working on a new album, he revealed to Deon Cole during a comedy show at the Hollywood Improv.Cole brought Ye onstage to thank him for attending the show and asked the crowd to... Read More.

ICYMI: 50 Cent, John Legend and A$AP Rocky

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

50 Cent shared an Instagram post on Sunday that some believe is his way of brushing off the diss track from the men of the Let's Rap About It podcast. He writes, "Let's toast to success,... Read More.

Robin Roberts says viewers should watch ‘The Year: 2025’ because ‘ABC News is the best’

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Robin Roberts returns to recap the biggest moments of the past 12 months in The Year: 2025. This marks the 15th year of the ABC News special, which Robin says has become a meaningful way for many families to reflect on the year that... Read More.

Music Notes: Fabolous, Lizzo and Tyler, The Creator

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Fabolous and fellow cohosts of the Let's Rap About It podcast made light of 50 Cent's recent diss. In a new freestyle called "Squatters," he addresses 50's past relationship with ex Daphne Joy, who has been referenced in a lawsuit... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Most notable comebacks in hip-hop and R&B

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

"Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years." That's what LL Cool J famously declared on his hit "Mama Said Knock You Out." The lyric feels fitting in 2025, a year marked by quite a few musical returns.- After 15 years away,... Read More.

Snoop Dogg takes over Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game with ‘Holiday Halftime Party’

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Who needs Santa on Christmas when you have a performance from Snoop Dogg?Snoop entertained fans Thursday with his Holiday Halftime Party, part of Netflix's NFL Christmas Day telecast. The performance took place at halftime of the matchup between the Detroit... Read More.

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