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Music Notes: Ryan Coogler, Pusha T, Cardi and more

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Tyler, The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw has been pushed back to Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 due to bad weather. "Due to the fact this storm became an atmospheric rain torrential downpour we had 2 choices - cancel or move to next weekend," read... Read More.

Ne-Yo to make Broadway debut in Alicia Keys musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen musical has added another star to its cast. Ne-Yo will join the cast beginning on Dec. 4, marking his first time on a Broadway stage. He will play Davis, the estranged father of main character Ali, whose life is loosely... Read More.

LA Sheriff’s Department investigating new sexual assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says it's looking into new allegations of sexual assault against Sean "Diddy" Combs.Investigators say they received a report on Friday from a police department in Florida, where the alleged victim lives. The LA County Sheriff's Department Special Victims... Read More.

Nicki Minaj to join UN Ambassador Mike Waltz for conversation about Christian persecution in Nigeria

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Nicki Minaj will be teaming up with Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday to address the treatment of Christian people in Nigeria.Waltz said on social media that Nicki will join him to "spotlight the... Read More.

Lil Jon, Post Malone, CeCe Winans and more tapped for NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Turn Down for What? Lil Jon is part of the NFL's Thanksgiving Day games. He will perform at halftime when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET, and will air on NBC and stream on... Read More.

Pharrell honored with key to Miami-Dade County

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Pharrell was honored Friday with the key to Miami-Dade County, which was presented to him by Mayor Daniella Levine. He received the recognition at the fifth annual Black Ambition Demo Day for his investment in Black innovation and Black ownership,... Read More.

Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla and more to perform at inaugural HBCU Awarefest

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Some huge stars are coming together to help raise money for historically Black colleges and universities while combating student loan debt. Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative have tapped stars including Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla, Jeezy and the... Read More.

Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris says ‘now is the time’ for ‘long overdue’ tour with New Edition

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

The New Edition Way tour kicks off in 2026, bringing New Edition onstage with Boyz II Men, a group Michael Bivins helped to launch and manage. After years of learning from the stars and succeeding on their own merit, Wanya Morris of Boyz II... Read More.

Drake secures #3 spot on ‘Billboard”s songwriter of the century list

Friday, November 14 by ABC News

Billboard ranked the top 25 songwriters with the most Hot 100 #1s in the 21st century, and Drake came out at #3. He earns his spot with 14 chart-toppers crediting him as a songwriter, with "God's Plan" named his... Read More.

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, Ice Spice, Wale and more

Friday, November 14 by ABC News

Shortly after fans got a first glimpse of her character in The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, Ice Spice released an original song from the soundtrack. "Big Guy" is out now, accompanied by a music video. "Being part of the... Read More.

Urban AC

Music Notes: Ryan Coogler, Pusha T, Cardi and more

Ne-Yo to make Broadway debut in Alicia Keys musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

LA Sheriff’s Department investigating new sexual assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Nicki Minaj to join UN Ambassador Mike Waltz for conversation about Christian persecution in Nigeria

Lil Jon, Post Malone, CeCe Winans and more tapped for NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games

Pharrell honored with key to Miami-Dade County

Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla and more to perform at inaugural HBCU Awarefest

Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris says ‘now is the time’ for ‘long overdue’ tour with New Edition

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, Ice Spice, Wale and more

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