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BET Experience 2026 to include headlining set by Mariah the Scientist, Roots Picnic Experience

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

The first round of programming has been announced for BET Experience 2026, the annual multiday celebration leading up to the BET Awards. The lineup includes BETX FanFest, taking place June 26 and June 27 at The Beehive. Mariah the Scientist will headline the Saturday... Read More.

Thanks to ‘Michael’ movie, the King of Pop’s streaming numbers are off the wall

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Michael Jackson's new biopic has topped the box office, and now his streaming numbers are off the wall. According to Billboard, the late King of Pop is headed for his biggest streaming week ever, thanks to... Read More.

Don Toliver adds special VIP preshow experience to Octane tour

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Don Toliver is offering special treatment to VIPs attending his Octane tour. He's announced a preshow experience titled Don's Garage that will appear in every city on the trek except Orlando and Milwaukee.The Don's VIP Lounge Package will immerse fans in the world of... Read More.

Tone Stith on ‘flying’ in his career as he tops R&B charts

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

"I just wanna fly and soar like an eagle," Tone Stith sings on his latest single, "Fly," which has just become a chart-topper. The song is now #1 on both the Mediabase Urban/R&B and Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay charts. Tone tells ABC Audio what... Read More.

Jay-Z named among 30 greatest American living songwriters, says ‘4:44’ was hardest album to write

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Jay-Z has been writing raps for over a decade, starting with documenting them in a green notebook before eventually abandoning writing them down altogether. His hardest album to create, he told The New York Times Magazine, was 4:44."'4:44' was the... Read More.

Jeezy expands ‘Legend of the Snowman’ residency

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Jeezy is bringing the snow to Las Vegas for a few more shows. He's added 11 dates to his Legend of the Snowman residency, bringing the total to 21 shows.He will now also perform throughout July, early August and late August. A presale is... Read More.

Vince Staples announces new album, ‘Cry Baby’

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Vince Staples is ready for a new release. He's announced that his new album, Cry Baby, will arrive on June 5.Vince shared the news on social media Tuesday morning, alongside artwork featuring a crying baby wearing an American flag diaper... Read More.

Megan Thee Stallion announces early exit from ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion's time with Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been cut short. She took to social media Monday to share the news to her fans."Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in Read More.

Man pleads guilty to 2002 death of Jam Master Jay

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

A man has pleaded guilty to the 2002 shooting death of Run D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay.Jay Bryant, 52, who was one of three men charged in Jam Master Jay's death, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court.He faces between 15 and 20 years in prison.According... Read More.

Dess Dior named ‘Billboard”s Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for April 2026

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

Dess Dior makes a Note to Self on her latest EP, offering a reminder of her journey so far. Speaking to Billboard as its Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for April 2026, she explained, "This project was really just me... Read More.

Urban AC

BET Experience 2026 to include headlining set by Mariah the Scientist, Roots Picnic Experience

Thanks to ‘Michael’ movie, the King of Pop’s streaming numbers are off the wall

Don Toliver adds special VIP preshow experience to Octane tour

Tone Stith on ‘flying’ in his career as he tops R&B charts

Jay-Z named among 30 greatest American living songwriters, says ‘4:44’ was hardest album to write

Jeezy expands ‘Legend of the Snowman’ residency

Vince Staples announces new album, ‘Cry Baby’

Megan Thee Stallion announces early exit from ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

Man pleads guilty to 2002 death of Jam Master Jay

Dess Dior named ‘Billboard”s Hip-Hop Artist of the Month for April 2026

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