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Alicia Keys combines Billy Joel with ‘Empire State of Mind’ at NY Knicks championship parade

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

The night the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, Alicia Keys was onstage at the afterparty for the premiere of her new documentary and performed "Empire State of Mind" onstage. She gave an encore performance Thursday afternoon in New York City, at the... Read More.

Halle Bailey, Ludacris, CeeLo Green join cast of animated feature ‘Groove Tails’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Halle Bailey, Ludacris and CeeLo Green have lent their voices to the upcoming animated feature Groove Tails.They joined a cast that also includes J.B. Smoove, Ansel Elgort, Alan Ritchson and Agnez Mo.Based on a screenplay by Johnny Mack, and written and directed by Bob... Read More.

Toosii leaves LSU Tigers to resume rap career, according to Tigers head coach

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Toosii's time as a college football player has already come to an end. He had joined the Louisiana State University Tigers as a wide receiver but had to pull out due to NCAA violations.Speaking on the In the Bayou with... Read More.

Drake teams with Jessie Reyez for ‘Shabang’ challenge

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Drake has joined in on the viral challenge inspired by his song "Shabang."The trend features people making hand motions before an object "magically" appears in thin air, thanks to editing.Drake teamed with Jessie Reyez for his new take. A shot... Read More.

Lil Jon says he discusses son’s death in upcoming memoir ”cause I’m not alone’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Lil Jon will release his memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, on Oct. 20. The book includes "just everything about my life, how I got my start, all the ups and downs of the music industry," he says in an interview... Read More.

Russell’s Prayer: What the football player prayed to make Ciara his wife

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

People often ask Ciara to share the prayer she used to find her husband, Russell Wilson, but what did Russell pray for when it came to finding his future wife? Speaking to Keke Palmer on her podcast, he revealed he... Read More.

Rod Wave announces album arriving in August

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Rod Wave has a message for his fans: Don't Look Down. That's the title of his new album, which is scheduled to arrive on Aug. 28.Rod announced the project with a trailer that opens with him attending a funeral. He... Read More.

Tierra Whack releases ‘WHACK’S MUSEUM’ track ‘TOTEM’

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Tierra Whack is in mixtape mode, with WHACK'S MUSEUM on the way. She has previewed the new song "TOTEM," in which she addresses her critics and briefly reflects on her experience in the music industry."When you winnin' and you blackin', thеy gon' say, 'Illuminati,'"... Read More.

ICYMI: T.I., Fivio Foreign and more

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

T.I. has announced the release date for his final album, Kill the King. "The wait is over!!!! 6-26-26 'Kill The King' It's TIME!!!" he wrote on X. The album is now available for presave.Fivio Foreign wants to perform at the... Read More.

Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at New York Knicks championship parade

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Since the Empire State is in celebration mode following the New York Knicks' championship, who better to perform at the parade than Alicia Keys? The singer has been tapped to take the stage at City Hall, where she will perform her song "Empire State... Read More.

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Alicia Keys combines Billy Joel with ‘Empire State of Mind’ at NY Knicks championship parade

Halle Bailey, Ludacris, CeeLo Green join cast of animated feature ‘Groove Tails’

Toosii leaves LSU Tigers to resume rap career, according to Tigers head coach

Drake teams with Jessie Reyez for ‘Shabang’ challenge

Lil Jon says he discusses son’s death in upcoming memoir ”cause I’m not alone’

Russell’s Prayer: What the football player prayed to make Ciara his wife

Rod Wave announces album arriving in August

Tierra Whack releases ‘WHACK’S MUSEUM’ track ‘TOTEM’

ICYMI: T.I., Fivio Foreign and more

Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at New York Knicks championship parade

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