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The Recording Academy Honors celebrates Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

The Black Music Collective's Recording Academy Honors took place in Los Angeles Thursday, celebrating Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin.Pharrell received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award following a speech by Tyler, The Creator, who called him his "North Star" and... Read More.

Cardi B to perform at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

Cardi B announced she's headed to the Super Bowl after boyfriend Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots secured a spot in the big game against the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8. But before the showdown, according to Read More.

New Music Friday: DaBaby, Mýa, Don Toliver and more

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

DaBaby has released his fifth studio album, Be More Grateful. It features 23 tracks, as well as his daughter Twin, and guests Hunxho and Coi Leray. The album, according to a press release, "captures the many sides of the rapper's... Read More.

Ty Dolla $ign’s pre-Grammy celebration featured special message from will.i.am.

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

Ty Dolla $ign hosted a star-studded pre-Grammys celebration with his EZMNY Records label Wednesday.Ty Dolla $ign & Friends - The EZMNY Jamm Jam was designed to celebrate Grammy nominations for Ty, as well as EZMNY artists Leon Thomas and Bizzy. The event featured... Read More.

Bruno Mars to perform on Grammy Awards, serve as Record Store Day ambassador

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

It's hard to imagine a Grammy Awards ceremony without Bruno Mars - after all, he's won more than 30 Grammys in his career. So it's not surprising that he'll join his duet partners Lady Gaga and ROSÉ at the ceremony Sunday night.The official... Read More.

J. Cole unveils second cover for ‘The Fall-Off’

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

J. Cole has unveiled a second cover for his upcoming album, The Fall-Off, while explaining on Instagram why the project now has two album covers and sharing the stories behind each.The original cover features a wooden chair in front of... Read More.

Mariah Carey talks giving back and longevity in music industry

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

Mariah Carey comes from humble beginnings, which is why she intentionally feeds people with her music. The singer tells Billboard she makes music to love, heal and uplift."I've always tried to incorporate messages into my songs like 'Make It Happen'... Read More.

Music Notes: Pusha T, Beyoncé and more

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Pusha T expressed his thoughts on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement with just a few words Wednesday. While walking the red carpet at Billboard Power 100, he told Billboard, "Jan. 28, 2026, f*** ICE," Push said. "Gotta keep... Read More.

Travis Scott names 10 songs that shaped him, including tracks by Ye and Kid Cudi

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Travis Scott has shared 10 songs that had a lasting impact on his life and career, including tracks by Ye and Kid Cudi.In an interview with Rolling Stone, Scott said Ye's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" "embodies every young, old, full-of-spirit... Read More.

Victoria Monét calls on music industry to exercise ‘ethical gatekeeping and purpose-driven nepotism’

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Victoria Monét made an appearance at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and used her platform to call out gatekeeping and nepotism in the music industry."The music industry exercises both extensively, but I feel... Read More.

Urban AC

The Recording Academy Honors celebrates Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin

Cardi B to perform at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party

New Music Friday: DaBaby, Mýa, Don Toliver and more

Ty Dolla $ign’s pre-Grammy celebration featured special message from will.i.am.

Bruno Mars to perform on Grammy Awards, serve as Record Store Day ambassador

J. Cole unveils second cover for ‘The Fall-Off’

Mariah Carey talks giving back and longevity in music industry

Music Notes: Pusha T, Beyoncé and more

Travis Scott names 10 songs that shaped him, including tracks by Ye and Kid Cudi

Victoria Monét calls on music industry to exercise ‘ethical gatekeeping and purpose-driven nepotism’

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