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Leon Bennett/WireImage — Warner Bros. Pictures Rustin Oscar nominee Colman Domingo praised the late Louis Gossett Jr. on Instagram when news broke that he had died Friday, March 29, at age 87. But on Monday, in an article he wrote for Variety, Domingo detailed just what Gossett, the first Black man to win a Best […]
Epic Records Tyla‘s song “Water” is a super-sexy banger, but if you’re actually using the song to soundtrack your, um, intimate moments, Tyla would rather not hear about it, thank you very much. Asked by ABC Audio whether any fans had told her that they’d used “Water” for important moments in their lives, like getting […]
Blair Caldwell Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter made a massive debut Friday on streaming services. While Bey has said that Cowboy Carter is a Beyoncé album, not a country album, the records it’s set are being counted as though it’s a country release. Cowboy Carter has become Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day so far in 2024, […]
Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV One of Nicki Minaj‘s dreams have come true with her upcoming sneaker collection. She’s teamed up with Loci to create 11 different designs set to debut on April 12. One of them, according to a clip on her Instagram, is a bubblegum pink sneaker with a strawberry-colored sole and laces. […]
Columbia Records April 19 marks the 30th anniversary of Nas‘ debut album, Illmatic, which soundtracked the childhood of a New York state senator. Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey spoke of the project’s influence at a session commemorating the milestone Wednesday. “What were you doing when you were 20 years old?” Bailey asked. “Many of us were in college. […]
Parkwood/Columbia The wait and mystery behind Beyoncé‘s new album, Act II: Cowboy Carter, is no longer, as the album is out for fans to hear. Aside from the previously announced collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell and Shaboozey, here are some of the highlights and surprises on the singer’s country album: — “BLACKBIIRD,” a […]
From the official launch of a previously teased song to the deluxe edition of a hit album, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. Kodak Black, “Non Believer” — The spiritual track sees a vulnerable Kodak reflecting honestly about his wrongdoings and asking God for His forgiveness. “Lord knows […]
MEGA/GC Images Debates about the best rapper in modern day hip-hop have been taking place since Kendrick Lamar threw shots at Drake and J. Cole on the Future and Metro Boomin track “Like That.” On Thursday, March 29, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, seemingly shared his take, declaring himself the only GOAT and sharing a […]
Trapsoul/RCA Records With a week left until the release of his self-titled debut album, Bryson Tiller has unveiled the track list. Shared to his Instagram Friday, the list boasts a total of 19 tracks, with features from Victoria Monét and Clara La San. Monét appears on the song “Persuasion,” while La San is featured on a […]
Leon Bennett/WireImage Louis Gossett Jr., who made history as the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, has died. He was 87. His nephew confirmed to The Associated Press that the groundbreaking actor passed away Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. A cause of death was not yet given. Gossett, a Brooklyn […]