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Mallori Johnson and Kara Young reflect on natural bond, portraying trauma survivors in ‘Is God Is’

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young star as twin sisters Anaia and Racine in the film adaptation of Aleshea Harris' play Is God Is. Although both actors are singletons, they put in the work to form a convincing twin dynamic."Aleshea brought us in two weeks... Read More.

Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Mike WiLL Made-It teamed with Young Thug for their new video, "RUSSIAN ROULETT3," now available to watch on YouTube. "Mike is the architect. He knows what makes a good record. It's always easy working with other artists who get it,... Read More.

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

A track from Drake's upcoming Iceman album has surfaced online ahead of its official release. Fans speculate that Drake is taking aim at J. Cole, LeBron James and rival Kendrick Lamar in "1AM in Albany," which was leaked late Wednesday.One... Read More.

Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Beyoncé now has a song in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Her 2008 hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" has been added to the list based on its "cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation's... Read More.

Will Smith to star in ‘Supermax’ for Amazon MGM Studios

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Will Smith has found his next role.The actor is set to star in the upcoming action-thriller film Supermax for Amazon MGM Studios, ABC Audio has confirmed.Pineapple Express and Halloween director David Gordon Green will helm the film, which is set to stream worldwide on... Read More.

Chance the Rapper announces tour celebrating 10 years of ‘Coloring Book’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Chance the Rapper is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Coloring Book mixtape on the road. He's announced The Coloring Book 10 Tour, a North American run starting Aug. 8 in his hometown of Chicago and wrapping Oct. 11 in... Read More.

Mýa blends nostalgia and introspection on new album, ‘Retrospect’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Mýa is embracing nostalgia on her new album, Retrospect, both lyrically and sonically. Inspired by music from the '70s and '80s, the project pays homage to the era when she fell in love with music."This particular project was crafted from my living room, looking... Read More.

Music Notes: Ice Cube, Don Toliver and Skilla Baby

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ice Cube threw out the ceremonial pitch during Tuesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. The moment doubled as a reunion with his Friday co-star Mike Epps, who served as catcher for the pitch. The game also featured a... Read More.

Nick Cannon documenting fatherhood in upcoming Netflix docuseries

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Nick Cannon is giving fans a closer look at his personal life in a new untitled docuseries on Netflix. The series will document his life as a father of 12 children with six different mothers.According to Tudum, the show will... Read More.

ICYMI: Chance the Rapper, Clipse and JID, and more

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Chance the Rapper will be spending the Fourth of July at the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, where he'll make his debut alongside Trombone Shorty and Lainey Wilson. Taking place at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, the event will... Read More.

Urban AC

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young reflect on natural bond, portraying trauma survivors in ‘Is God Is’

Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry

Will Smith to star in ‘Supermax’ for Amazon MGM Studios

Chance the Rapper announces tour celebrating 10 years of ‘Coloring Book’

Mýa blends nostalgia and introspection on new album, ‘Retrospect’

Music Notes: Ice Cube, Don Toliver and Skilla Baby

Nick Cannon documenting fatherhood in upcoming Netflix docuseries

ICYMI: Chance the Rapper, Clipse and JID, and more

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