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Mattel Ahead of Friday’s International Women’s Day, Mattel just unveiled its Role Models line, and EGOT-winning actress, author and activist Viola Davis was among them.  The figures of the famous women were made to introduce “girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything.” The “critically-revered” Viola was hailed for her day job as […]

Photos: Brian Bowen Smith/Variety – Momodu Mansaray On his Instagram, Jake Gyllenhaal confirmed that he and Oscar winner Denzel Washington will be taking to the stage in a production of William Shakespeare‘s classic Othello on Broadway. “Can’t wait,” Jake wrote of the project, which will be directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, who called the […]

Courtesy of Rock the Bells/Sixthman Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience is back for its second iteration, taking place November 13-17. This time, the cruse will sail from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas, with performances from the likes of Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, DJ sets from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Drake is closing out his It’s All A Blur – Big As the What? tour with a man who played a vital role in his current success: Lil Wayne. He’s added two final shows to the trek in New Jersey, slated for April 5 and April 6 at Newark’s Prudential Center. […]

Billboard When Tems makes music, she doesn’t “really think about where it’s going to end up.” “I just leave it all in the studio,” she says in a feature honoring her as Billboard‘s 2024 Women In Music Breakthrough artist. It’s the approach she’s taking on her debut album, which she says “is 1,000% coming out this year.” […]

Steve Jennings/Getty Images Earth, Wind & Fire has won a lawsuit they brought against a cover band that they claimed was infringing on their trademark.  Back in March 2023, Earth, Wind & Fire LLP, the rights holders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group’s trademark, sued Substantial Music Group and Stellar Communications over their Earth, […]

ONE Musicfest/ Live Nation Urban One MusicFest has launched a new sister festival of hip-hop and R&B artists coming to Dallas, Texas, this summer.  In partnership with Live Nation Urban, TwoGether Land will be a two-day music event taking place in Dallas’ Fair Park on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.  Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, […]

Burak Cingi/Redferns Latto has been tapped by AT&T to headline the NCAA Final Four Super Saturday Concert, taking place this spring.  The “Big Energy” rapper is set to take the stage on Saturday, April 6, a day ahead of the Women’s Final Four Division I championship game in Cleveland, Ohio, April 7.  The event is free to […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with another sexual assault lawsuit, filed by a music producer in New York federal court Monday. The 73-page claim, brought forth by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, accuses Combs of repeated instances of sexual harassment, including the “unsolicited and unauthorized groping and touching” of his private body parts. It also says Jones was […]

Courtesy Live Nation Looks like Usher will be spending more time overseas during his Past Present Future Tour in 2025.  The R&B singer has announced newly-added dates to the European leg of the tour.  Three shows will be on sale this week, an addition to the 12 shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.  It’s […]