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Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Season 5 (also billed as Part 7) of The Upshaws premieres on Netflix Wednesday, giving fans one final set of stories from the titular family. Dewayne Perkins, who plays their neighbor Hector, a recurring character on the series, spoke to... Read More.

Watch the trailer for Anderson .Paak’s ‘K-Pops!’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

A trailer has been released for Anderson .Paak's upcoming film, K-Pops!, which hits theaters on Feb. 27.The movie follows Anderson's character, BJ, "a fish-out-of-water musician on the search for stardom carrying a bruised heart from a complicated past relationship," according... Read More.

Ella Mai releases ‘100’ and accompanying music video

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Ella Mai expresses her willingness to go above and beyond for her lover on her new song "100." On the track, she lets him know she's prepared to give all she has to the relationship, trusting that they'll continue to work together."Love ain't never... Read More.

Pooh Shiesty tells the story of his song ‘FDO’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Pooh Shiesty released his song "FDO" following his release from prison, but he actually started writing the track while serving a three-year sentence on a gun charge. He tells Complex he later realized he was getting ahead of himself and... Read More.

J. Cole announces release date for long-awaited album, ‘The Fall-Off’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

After years of anticipation, J. Cole has finally revealed the official release date for The Fall-Off.Cole shared the album artwork on Instagram and announced the news via a video that finds him doing everyday activities. A... Read More.

Don Toliver, Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy to headline Rolling Loud 2026

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Don Toliver, Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy will headline Rolling Loud's only U.S. festival of 2026, taking place in Orlando May 8 to May 10.Don will perform on Friday, Carti will close on Saturday night and NBA YoungBoy will wrap the festival on Sunday.... Read More.

ICYMI: Ludacris and Nelly, Rihanna and more

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

John Forté, best known for writing and producing on Fugees' second and final album, 1996's multi-Platinum The Score, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 50 years old. His body was discovered Monday in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts,... Read More.

Zendaya stars in ‘Euphoria’ season 3 trailer

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

I have never, ever been happier.HBO shared the trailer for the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria on Wednesday.Season 3 of the show once again stars Zendaya in her Emmy-winning role of Rue Bennett. Picking up after a time jump,... Read More.

Idris Elba, director Jim Field Smith explain why ‘Hijack’ season 2 goes underground

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Idris Elba returns as professional negotiator Sam Nelson in Hijack season 2, premiering Wednesday on Apple TV. After preventing Flight KA29 from crashing and guiding it to a safe landing in London, Sam once again finds himself in a hostage situation - this time... Read More.

Music Notes: Juelz Santana, Cardi B, 2Pac and more

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

Juelz Santana was reportedly involved in a car crash, as seen in a photo he shared to his Instagram Story on Monday. The selfie showed bruises and scrapes on his face, with text over the image reading, "car crash," alongside... Read More.

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