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Music Notes: Rihanna, Anderson .Paak and more

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Rihanna chimed into the comments section of a post suggesting she and partner A$AP Rocky are expecting their fourth child. She wrote, "Is the baby in the womb with us?" She is the mother of Rocki Irish, RZA Athelston, Riot... Read More.

New Music Friday: JT, Ludacris, Tyla, Queen Naija and more

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

After teasing the release, JT has officially dropped her new single, "Numb." The song is currently available for preorder and can be only purchased through her website.BNYX®️ has teamed with Quavo for "HunchO STEP!," described in... Read More.

Taraji P. Henson says she’s amazed to be in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Ahead of her Broadway debut in Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Taraji P. Henson admits she's feeling and embracing her nerves."I'm not nervous," she tells Live with Kelly and Mark. "Here's the thing about nerves: nerves are good. I don't... Read More.

6lack teams with 2 Chainz for ‘Sunday Again’

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

6lack has released one of his "absolute favorite tracks" from his upcoming album, Love is the New Gangsta.The song, "Sunday Again," features 2 Chainz and captures the feeling of his favorite day of the week. "the last couple years, Sundays... Read More.

Durand Bernarr to release another self-titled album in May

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Durand Bernarr is gearing up to release the follow-up to his Grammy-winning album, Bloom. BERNARR will arrive on May 1 and features appearances from Khalid, Big Sean, Vic Mensa and Sevyn Streeter, BJ The Chicago Kid and James Fauntleroy.Raphael Saadiq, Bryan Michael Cox and... Read More.

Jill Scott to receive honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Jill Scott has some "Dope S***" to add to her list of accomplishments. She is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music.She'll be honored with the Doctor of Music degree on May 9 during the... Read More.

Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

The singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was discovered in September in the trunk of a towed Tesla registered to the singer, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News.Officials said D4vd, whose... Read More.

Music Notes: Sexyy Red, ‘All American”s final season and more

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

It's not yet Friday, but Sexyy Red has a new album on streaming services. Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa dropped on the rapper's birthday Wednesday. It features 18 tracks and guests Metro Boomin, Key Glock, ATL Jacob and more. She... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar, SZA’s Grand National Tour wins hip-hop of the year at ‘Pollstar’ Awards

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour has earned them a Pollstar Award for hip-hop tour of the year. The win was announced Wednesday at the 37th annual Pollstar Awards.The tour went on the road following the release of Kendrick's GNX and SZA's Lana,... Read More.

The LOX to perform, Alicia Keys to appear at Tribeca Festival

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Following the announcement that Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary will be the Tribeca Festival's opening film, the full lineup of feature films, short films and post-premiere performances has been unveiled.Among the highlights are a post-premiere performance by The LOX... Read More.

Urban AC

Music Notes: Rihanna, Anderson .Paak and more

New Music Friday: JT, Ludacris, Tyla, Queen Naija and more

Taraji P. Henson says she’s amazed to be in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

6lack teams with 2 Chainz for ‘Sunday Again’

Durand Bernarr to release another self-titled album in May

Jill Scott to receive honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music

Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police

Music Notes: Sexyy Red, ‘All American”s final season and more

Kendrick Lamar, SZA’s Grand National Tour wins hip-hop of the year at ‘Pollstar’ Awards

The LOX to perform, Alicia Keys to appear at Tribeca Festival

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