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‘Not proud of my behavior’: Ja Rule apologizes for recent airplane incident

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Ja Rule is feeling a bit remorseful about his involvement in a recent public shouting match.In a statement to ABC News, the rapper apologized for his "out of character" behavior in which, on a Delta Airlines flight, he got into... Read More.

Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the word "ghetto." He's now defending himself against the backlash.In the original interview with the Read More.

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to play The Mamas & The Papas singer Cass Elliot in the upcoming movie My Mama Cass.The biopic will be based on the bestselling memoir My Mama, Cass, written by Elliot's daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell,... Read More.

For Jason Aldean, ‘Songs About Us’ started with ‘Goodbye’

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

When Jason Aldean heard "How Far Does a Goodbye Go," he knew it was the beginning of his 12th studio album."I knew this was the first one we had to put out there," he wrote on Instagram, sharing more in... Read More.

‘From LBT With Love’ comes a new EP & the promise of something more

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Little Big Town's sending fans a valentine and promising there's more on the way in the days to come. "We wanted to celebrate Valentine's Day a little early," they posted on socials, announcing their new EP. "This is a collection... Read More.

Harry Styles to hold listening parties for new album

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Wanna hear Harry Styles' album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. weeks before it comes out? He's making it possible for some fans to do just that.Harry's announced that listening parties, where fans will be able to hear the album... Read More.

Pink celebrates 5-year anniversary of duet with daughter Willow

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

On Feb. 12, 2021 - about a year into the COVID-19 pandemic - Pink released a song called "Cover Me In Sunshine," which was a duet with her then-9-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart. She went on to perform the song... Read More.

Gun-parts maker to pay $1.75 million settlement in lawsuit over 2022 Buffalo mass shooting

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- Nearly four years after 10 Black people were gunned down in a racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, the victims' families have reached a settlement with the firearms accessory company listed as a defendant in the case.The... Read More.

Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman's Award. She'll receive the honor at the upcoming 57th NAACP Image Awards, which air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28. "The Chairman's Award honors individuals who... Read More.

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Essence has revealed this year's list of stars to be honored at the Black Women in Hollywood event, naming Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler. The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Not proud of my behavior’: Ja Rule apologizes for recent airplane incident

Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

For Jason Aldean, ‘Songs About Us’ started with ‘Goodbye’

‘From LBT With Love’ comes a new EP & the promise of something more

Harry Styles to hold listening parties for new album

Pink celebrates 5-year anniversary of duet with daughter Willow

Gun-parts maker to pay $1.75 million settlement in lawsuit over 2022 Buffalo mass shooting

Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

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