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Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Now that we’re a month into summer, former President Barack Obama is letting us know what he’s listening to this year. Obama just released his 2023 Summer Playlist and, as usual, it features a diverse group of songs, including “Snooze” by SZA, “Sittin’ on Top of the World” by Burna Boy ft. […]

ABC/Christopher Willard Lionsgate revealed on Thursday that Borderlands, the action movie based on the bestselling video game series, is hitting theaters August 9, 2024. Kevin Hart, and Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Jamie Lee Curtis star in the movie as the flesh-and-blood version of the game’s characters: Hart plays mercenary Roland; Blanchett the Siren, Lillith; and Curtis the archeologist, Dr. Patricia […]

Atlantic Records Fresh off the success of her viral hit, “Area Codes,” rising rap star Kaliii drops off her latest single, “K Toven.” The new track puts a unique spin on Beethoven‘s “Fur Elise” with its infusion of classic elements and the popular Jersey club sound.  The accompanying music video sees Kaliii rapping alongside a Black woman pianist, […]

Central City Productions Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard hosted the 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Deemed the “greatest night in gospel music,” the annual celebration highlights the contributions and achievements of gospel music artists and industry professionals.  The ceremony, which took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, July 15, featured appearances and performances by Kierra Sheard, who opened the show […]

ABC/Randy Holmes A$AP Rocky returns to music with the release of his new song, “Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n).” The Pharrell Williams-produced single is an upbeat, base-heavy track on which Rocky raps of starting a riot and hints at marriage with his girlfriend, Rihanna.  In the first line of his first verse, A$AP raps, “My wife is erotic, I’m smokin’ […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Major League Pickleball recently earned a few big-name investors; among the list are stars Drake and Michael B. Jordan. The duo put funds into the Brooklyn Aces team, whose commitment to a “new era” in pickleball includes engaging with the sports community, growing the team’s brand presence and elevating Aces’ athletes heading into the new season.  New investors […]

Apple Music Rising rapper Ice Spice continues to make a name for herself by dropping catchy hit singles, one after another.  When it comes to the hip-hop star’s musical inspirations, she cites the artistry of Young Money label mates Drake and Nicki Minaj.   In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Ice Spice opens up about her relationship with Nicki, who she says shows her the hip-hop ropes. “I […]

ABC/Paula Lobo DJ Cassidy is hitting the road, heading to Atlanta with his popular Pass the Mic concert series.  Powered by The Black Promoters Collective, Pass the Mic Live! kicks off at the State Farm Arena on Saturday, September 2, and will feature performances by Fat Joe, Keyshia Cole, Remy Ma, Jagged Edge, Akon, Shaggy The Lox, Method Man and Redman, along with special surprise guests. […]

Lucasfilm Costume designer Shawna Trpcic recently scored her third Emmy nomination for a Star Wars small-screen project, Disney+’s third season of The Mandalorian.  This is her third nomination, following noms for the first season and The Book of Boba Fett.   She tells ABC Audio she wasn’t even aware it was Emmy nomination week the first time around. “I didn’t even know that was […]