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Leon Thomas talks original plans for ‘Mutt,’ says he’s excited to build new fan base on tour

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Leon Thomas recently earned his first Grammy for Mutt, but he nearly delivered an entirely different album. He revealed in recent Q&A on Threads that he scratched the original project to write something that was more in alignment with who he is."The Mutt album... Read More.

Domani Harris joins T.I., 50 Cent feud with release of ‘Ms. Jackson’

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

T.I.'s feud became a family affair Thursday when his son Domani Harris dropped a diss track toward 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson. The song, titled "Ms. Jackson," samples Outkast's song of the same name. It finds him questioning 50's late mother about her son's... Read More.

New Music Friday: Juvenile & Megan Thee Stallion, Bruno Mars, Swae Lee and more

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Anderson .Paak teams with South Korean girl group aespa for "Keychain," inspired by his newly released movie K-POPS! "I'm excited to join forces with aespa on 'Keychain.' K-POPS! is all about connection, and this track reflects that perfectly. We come... Read More.

Ryan Coogler, Taraji P. Henson, Abbott Elementary winners at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

The 57th NAACP Image Awards celebration continued Thursday night with the Creative Honors event, recognizing "25 categories across film, television, documentaries, and acting," according to a press release, and the "voices and talent" behind each. Ryan Coogler won both outstanding writing and outstanding directing... Read More.

Tiwa Savage launches music foundation to bring musical resources, education to Africa

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Tiwa Savage is ready to unlock talent back home in Africa. She's launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to help empower "the next generation of African creatives - through music, education, and opportunity," according to the foundation's website. The goal... Read More.

Singer D4vd target of grand jury investigation into teenage girl’s death, court filings confirm

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

The singer D4vd is the target of a grand jury investigation involving the death of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla last year, newly released court filings confirm.The court filings involve the secretive Los Angeles County... Read More.

Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Watch out, Broadway! Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her debut. She's joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, becoming the first female-identifying person to take on the role of Zidler, impresario of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.Meg will flex her acting skills... Read More.

‘Sinners’ wins big on final night of NAACP Image Awards virtual show

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

And the award for outstanding ensemble cast in a motion picture at the NAACP Image Awards virtual show goes to Sinners. The Ryan Coogler film was announced the winner during the third and final night of the virtual event, during which it also won... Read More.

Stars playing TLC in upcoming musical have been announced

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

The stars will who portray TLC in the group's upcoming musical, CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical, have been chosen. Taking on the role of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas are Holli' Gabrielle Conway, Jade Milan and Stoney B.... Read More.

J. Cole gets in the kitchen at Marathon Burger in LA

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

J. Cole has been interacting with fans as part of his Trunk Sale tour and the overall rollout for The Fall-Off. A recent video shows these encounters taking place as he helps the staff at a Marathon Burger in LA.A... Read More.

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