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2026 Jazz Fest to feature performances by T-Pain, Nas + special tribute to Jamaica

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for another celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana culture. Its 2026 edition will feature performances from artists including T-Pain, Nas, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, Big Freedia and Shirley... Read More.

Snoop Dogg named first-ever honorary Olympics coach for Team USA

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg's Olympic roles have evolved, as he's been named Team USA's first-ever honorary coach for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.He's joined the "Team Behind the Team at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee," he wrote on... Read More.

Fridayy announces new project, says he wants to ‘enter the conversation’ of R&B

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

Fridayy feels excluded from conversations about R&B, and he says it's time for that to change. He shared his thoughts in a recently released trailer that seemingly announced he has a project on the way.In an Instagram clip, a "reporter"... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says she never imagined she’d be nominated for a Golden Globe

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor has received her first-ever nomination for a Golden Globe, something she says she never even thought of when she graced our television screens on MTV's My Super Sweet 16."I was just wondering if I was going to get that bike or not,"... Read More.

SZA calls out White House for using song in ICE video: ‘Rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK’

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

SZA is the latest artist to express distaste over the White House's unauthorized use of her song. Her track "Big Boys" had been used to soundtrack a video of ICE officers arresting people. "WE HEARD IT'S CUFFING SZN," read the caption of Read More.

Snoop Dogg expands ‘Doggyland’ with new children’s books series

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg's Doggyland is expanding beyond the internet. The rapper has announced a new children's book inspired by the "Affirmation Song" from his YouTube series Doggyland: Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes.Titled Snoop Dogg's Doggyland: Affirmations Song, the book will feature positive affirmations from the... Read More.

50 Cent says he reached out to Cassie for Diddy documentary

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

50 Cent's Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, explores many aspects of the mogul's life, including his relationship with ex Cassie Ventura. It's a section of the film 50 believes "she's going to understand," noting that he made a point of reaching out to... Read More.

Jeezy says marriage to Jeannie Mai taught him a lot about compromise

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Jeezy opened up about his relationship with Jeannie Mai in a recent interview with Bishop T.D. Jakes. In their conversation, he shared some of the lessons he walked away with following their 2 1/2-year marriage."I learned that I was a... Read More.

Clipse releases music video for ‘P.O.V.’ featuring Tyler, The Creator

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

The music video for Clipse's "P.O.V." featuring Tyler, The Creator is now out for fans to see.It finds Pusha T, Malice and Tyler sitting at a table in a dark restaurant. As they rap the lyrics to their respective verses, an animatronics band called... Read More.

Don Toliver to headline ‘Billboard”s SXSW show in 2026

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Don Toliver has secured a headlining spot at Billboard's SXSW show in 2026. He's been tapped to perform as part of Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026, taking place March 13 at the Moody Amphitheater in Austin. Junior Hon will headline the March... Read More.

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2026 Jazz Fest to feature performances by T-Pain, Nas + special tribute to Jamaica

Snoop Dogg named first-ever honorary Olympics coach for Team USA

Fridayy announces new project, says he wants to ‘enter the conversation’ of R&B

Teyana Taylor says she never imagined she’d be nominated for a Golden Globe

Snoop Dogg expands ‘Doggyland’ with new children’s books series

50 Cent says he reached out to Cassie for Diddy documentary

Jeezy says marriage to Jeannie Mai taught him a lot about compromise

Clipse releases music video for ‘P.O.V.’ featuring Tyler, The Creator

Don Toliver to headline ‘Billboard”s SXSW show in 2026

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