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Nelly shares his holiday tradition with Ashanti is ‘really just being together’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

"It's Christmas time again/ Can't wait to hear those sleigh bells ringing," sings Ashanti on her 2003 holiday song "Christmas Time Again." With the holiday falling on Thursday, her husband, Nelly, says the couple is simply looking forward to spending time together, noting that... Read More.

Music Notes: Jill Scott, Ice Spice and more

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Jill Scott has had her share of hardships, some of which have cost her lots of money. While on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, she said those tough times helped make her the person she is today. "It's like all... Read More.

Kendrick and SZA have highest-grossing rap tour of 2025

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Coldplay may have had the highest-grossing tour of 2025 overall, but when broken down by genre, Kendrick Lamar and SZA claimed the #1 spot in rap.Billboard released its list of the top 10 tours from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept.... Read More.

Lil Uzi Vert is a fashion designer in ‘What You Saying’ music video

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Lil Uzi Vert taps into the fashion world with the new music video for single "What You Saying."Taking on the role of a fashion designer, Uzi is captured creating designs and dancing in a design studio, which appears to be backstage at a fashion... Read More.

Snoop Dogg to make debut as NBA game analyst

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

We've seen Snoop Dogg provide commentary for boxing and Olympics games, but now, he'll be doing it for an NBA matchup.Snoop will be making his debut as a NBA game analyst on Jan. 5, when the LA Clippers take on the Golden State Warriors... Read More.

ICYMI: Max B, Pharrell, Da Baby and more

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Max B has dropped the seventh installment of his Public Domain series, Public Domain 7: The Purge. It's the followup to 2021's Negro Spirituals and his first album since being released from an over 15-year bid in prison. The 25-track... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Diddy’s reckoning

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Cardi B went viral for her courtroom drama in 2025, but she wasn't the only major figure forced to face a judge. One of the most defining legal moments of the year came when Sean "Diddy" Combs stood trial in a high-profile federal case... Read More.

21 Savage’s ‘What Happened to the Streets?’ opens at #3 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

21 Savage debuts at #3 on the Billboard 200 with his latest release, What Happened to the Streets? The album earned 73,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Dec. 18, according to Luminate, with 48,000 units from streaming and... Read More.

Big Sean expands partnership with Detroit Pistons, named creative director of global experience

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

Big Sean is bringing more of his creativity to the world of the Detroit Pistons, where he's been named the creative director of global experience.As part of his role, he will work with the franchise on ways to leverage his platform to help increase... Read More.

A$AP Rocky announces ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ release date

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky has set the release date for Don't Be Dumb, his first album in eight years. Fans can expect to hear the project on Jan. 16 and have the option to presave and preorder now. It will be available on vinyls, CDs and... Read More.

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