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Cynthia Erivo was 30,000 feet above the Pacific when she found out that she was nominated for two Academy Awards on Monday (Jan. 13), but Continue Reading

Essence Black Women in Hollywood revealed its honorees today (Jan. 9). They are Grammy-winning music video director Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim, Beyoncé’s “Formation”), Emmy-winning Continue Reading

Following Mac Miller's family's announcement that they will be delivering his sixth and final studio album, Circles, next week, fans were treated to the late rapper's first posthumous song, "Good News."  Continue Reading

Elaquent is taking a leap of faith with his artistry in 2020. The Canadian producer has been a staple within the instrumental beat scene, but has Continue Reading

Beyoncé and Lizzo claim honors as the top music nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards with eight and six nominations, respectively. The two-hour ceremony will Continue Reading

On the heels of his record of the year Grammy nomination for "Talk," Khalid is back with his new track "Eleven." Cruising through the guitar-laden tune Continue Reading

On Monday (Jan. 13), pop singer Max took to social media to share a recent run-in with none other than Suga of BTS. "MY NEW BROTHER SUGA," Continue Reading

Mandy Moore is finally ready to get back into our ears. After nearly a year of teasing, the singer announced the release date for her upcoming Continue Reading

Moby just announced his 16th studio album, and he promises to donate all proceeds to a range of charities and organizations dedicated to a more sustainable Continue Reading

It's been in the works for some time, but Akon officially announced that the paperwork has been signed to launch Akon City in Senegal. The "Locked Continue Reading

  Selena Gomez turned back time with her latest '60s-inspired ensemble in her staple pale pink shade last night (Jan. 13). While promoting her third solo Continue Reading

When it comes to expert-crafted, high quality wigs, there may be no better authority than drag legend RuPaul. The star of Netflix's AJ and the Queen has Continue Reading

When Miranda Lambert named her current album, she took note of three previous projects — Kerosene, Revolution and Platinum — and focused on fitting an obvious theme. “My Continue Reading

Drive-By Truckers takes the socio-political focus of 2016's American Band even further on the group's upcoming The Unraveling — from which "Thoughts and Prayers" is premiering exclusively on Billboard Continue Reading

Big Gigantic is back in a big way with their latest track, "Burning Love." The song is is a effervescent jam built from utterly singalong-able vocals Continue Reading

The festival returns to Buena Vista Lake in Central California this May 20-25. The Lightning In a Bottle 2020 lineup is here, and it's massive. Continue Reading

Moneybagg Yo set off 2020 with the release of his Time Served album. Yo enlisted Lil Baby to join him on the Tay Keith-produced "U Continue Reading

Two weeks into the 2020s, and it appears the decade's first new breakout star has already been anointed in West Coast rapper Roddy Ricch. The 21-year-old Continue Reading

That might impress her much! On Monday (Jan. 13), Shania Twain took to social media to show her appreciation for a joke about how Brad Continue Reading

Cassie is enjoying spending time with her bundle of joy as a new mom. Ventura had some fun to kick off 2020 with baby Frankie by setting up Continue Reading