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Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC What’s one of the things Drake has in common with renowned artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hockney? They all have ties to a now unused, little-known amusement park that’s been stored in shipping containers in Texas for the past few years. The Los Angeles Times reports the rapper has acquired the park and its vintage pieces, originally created by iconic […]

Getty Images for Disney Jury selection began Thursday in the misdemeanor assault trial of Creed III star Jonathan Majors in New York City. Majors entered the courtroom holding girlfriend Meagan Good‘s hand and carrying a bible. Prospective jurors are seated in the courtroom as selection of six jurors and two alternates is underway. Majors watched […]

Def Jam Records Lady London might be a fresh face in mainstream hip-hop, but she’s no stranger to success.  The Bronx native chatted with Billboard about her new debut album, S.O.U.L., signing with Def Jam, and a plethora of other life and career topics. Here’s a few takeaways from the Q&A session: -She graduated from Howard University with a masters degree and had been […]

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Sticks and stones may break her bones, but words won’t hurt Blue Ivy. Instead, they will motivate her to go harder. In a report about Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, The New York Times reveals Bey’s Renaissance World Tour was originally set to include one performance featuring Blue. “She told me she was ready to […]

Steve Dietl Ludacris fans: Would you be ready to “Stand Up” and “Act a Fool” if the rapper put out a holiday album? While it’s something he hasn’t done before, Luda said a collection of festive tracks could be in the cards in the near future.  “We’ve been talking about it for years, like, it’s been a long time,” […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Sad news for Lauryn Hill fans who were expecting to attend an upcoming show as part of her Miseducation 25th Anniversary Tour.  The singer announced she’s canceling “most of the remaining” tour dates this year due to her ongoing vocal issues. “As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past […]

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ – CBS via Getty Images In a post to social media, Netflix announced that Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, Eddie Murphy‘s fourth movie in the action comedy franchise, will debut in 2024. “He’s back. Axel Foley returns in 2024!” the streaming service trumpeted, with a shot of Eddie in costume, his hands […]

Conglomerate Ent./Epic Records The new album on the way from Busta Rhymes, titled Blockbusta, includes a long list of hip-hop stars on and off the mic.  Quavo, Bia, Young Thug, Burna Boy, DaBaby, Coi Leray and Shenseea are among the project’s featured rap artists. Also listed on the 19-song track list Busta recently shared on social media are singers Chris Brown, Yung Bleu and T-Pain. On the producer side of things the “Touch It” rapper tapped Hitmaka (Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Lil Durk), Navi Beats (Yung Bleu, Mariah Carey), Wheezy Outta Here (Future, Gunna, Drake) […]

Republic Records It may be his fifth album, but with Black Mona Lisa, Billy Porter is finally singing on his terms.  The 12 club-ready dance tracks sing a much different tune than that of his previous projects. After 30 years of fighting for equality in music — among the other areas of his life and career — Porter says he’s […]

Isa Foltin/Getty Images Kool & The Gang drummer and founding member George “Funky” Brown passed away Thursday, November 16, at the age of 74. “We lost our beloved husband and father, Kool & The Gang founding member George Brown last night,” read a statement provided by the family to ABC Audio. “He passed away peacefully at Long Beach Memorial […]