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Music Notes: Revolve Festival, Normani and more

Monday, April 6 by ABC News

While Coachella kicks off Friday at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the Revolve Festival will be going on for fans in Thermal, California. Don Toliver and Mustard will be performing at the show, which will feature special guest... Read More.

Jay Electronica confronts hecklers at LA show

Monday, April 6 by ABC News

Jay Electronica was booed at his concert in Los Angeles Saturday, and he took issue with the crowd's response.His a cappella version of "Exhibit C" at The Compound was met with jeers, prompting him to stop his set and directly confront his hecklers."If you... Read More.

Ye’s ‘Bully’ debuts at #2 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Monday, April 6 by ABC News

"All the Love" for Ye's new album, Bully, has helped it earn a #2 spot on the Billboard 200.The project earned 152,000 equivalent album units in the tracking week ending April 2, marking Ye's 14th #1 album to date. It... Read More.

Leon Thomas gives update on ‘Mutt’ follow-up

Monday, April 6 by ABC News

Leon Thomas has been cooking in the studio, but he hasn't yet reached the point of putting together the follow-up to his Grammy-winning album, Mutt. Speaking to Rolling Stone, he reveals he has about 30 songs written, with a goal... Read More.

New Music Friday: Don Toliver, 2 Chainz, Ravyn Lenae and more

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Don Toliver has remixed his song "Tuition" with some help from Lil Baby. He's released two remixes with the rapper, one of which also features DJ Candlestick. Ravyn Lenae has gifted fans with two new songs: "Bobby" and "Reputation," which... Read More.

Zendaya says she’d love to work with Ryan Coogler: ‘He just makes beautiful work’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Zendaya has worked alongside stars including John David Washington, Colman Domingo and Timothée Chalamet, but during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, she revealed someone who is on her collaboration bucket list."You know, I would love to work... Read More.

Halle Bailey on relating to ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ character + her ‘love?… or something like it’ lyrics

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Halle Bailey stars in the upcoming film You, Me & Tuscany as Anna, a woman who "crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée," according to IMDB, and "discovers an unexpected romance that may transform her life."... Read More.

Saweetie to perform at inaugural NYC International Dance League event

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Saweetie has been tapped to perform at an event by a league of dancers who, like her, use their talents to express something they feel. She is set to hit the stage during halftime at the inaugural International Dance League event, taking place May... Read More.

Cardi B to help Mayor Zohran Mamdani select finalists for best 2-K initiative jingle

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a 2-K initiative, in which he'll provide free, universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. He's on a search for the person who can come up with the best jingle for it, and he's teamed with Cardi... Read More.

Robin Roberts on why you won’t hear her voice in ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’: ‘It’s not about me’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Robin Roberts executive produced the film Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story, which premieres on ESPN Sunday. The documentary explores the life and career of Pat Summitt, the legendary former Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball coach who helped pave the way in women's college basketball.... Read More.

Urban AC

Music Notes: Revolve Festival, Normani and more

Jay Electronica confronts hecklers at LA show

Ye’s ‘Bully’ debuts at #2 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Leon Thomas gives update on ‘Mutt’ follow-up

New Music Friday: Don Toliver, 2 Chainz, Ravyn Lenae and more

Zendaya says she’d love to work with Ryan Coogler: ‘He just makes beautiful work’

Halle Bailey on relating to ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ character + her ‘love?… or something like it’ lyrics

Saweetie to perform at inaugural NYC International Dance League event

Cardi B to help Mayor Zohran Mamdani select finalists for best 2-K initiative jingle

Robin Roberts on why you won’t hear her voice in ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’: ‘It’s not about me’

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