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Music Notes: R. Kelly, Kid Cudi and Latto

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

It appears R. Kelly has more music on the way from behind the bars. After his label, Rockland Records, posted Kelly's remix of Chris Brown's "It Depends" on Instagram, Teddy Riley followed up with a post suggesting more is to... Read More.

A$AP Rocky releases ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ preview, ‘Helicopter$’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky co-wrote, co-produced and raps on "Helicopter$," his latest single and a preview of his Don't Be Dumb album. The track arrives with a new music video, in which he also flexes his directing skills alongside Dan Streit.In the... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says Golden Globe win ‘represents every season, every sacrifice’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor has fought One Battle After Another during her time in the industry, which makes her first Golden Globe win even sweeter. After taking home the award Sunday night for best supporting actress in the Paul Thomas Anderson film, she told the press... Read More.

Mary J. Blige announces first-ever Las Vegas residency

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Fresh off her 55th birthday, Mary J. Blige is giving her fans a special gift. She's announced that she's bringing her talents to Sin City with a Las Vegas residency.Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency will feature 10 dates... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bel-Air’ nominated for 57th annual NAACP Image Awards

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Less than 24 hours after securing a win at the Golden Globe Awards, Sinners has become a nominee for the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards. The film leads in motion picture categories with 18 nominations, including outstanding motion picture and outstanding ensemble cast in... Read More.

Kid Cudi enters the gallery world with Paris exhibition, ‘Echoes of the Past’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

From music and movies to comic books - and now art galleries - Kid Cudi is bringing his talents to the art world. He is set to debut a new exhibition, Echoes of the Past, under the moniker Scotty Ramon.Scotty Ramon is a play... Read More.

Watch Keke Palmer in trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Keke Palmer stars in the remake of the 1989 horror-comedy film The 'Burbs, which originally featured Tom Hanks. The official trailer has just been released. Keke plays Samira, who reluctantly moves with her husband, played by Jack Whitehall, to his... Read More.

New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, Jill Scott, Max B and more

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Ari Lennox has delivered the song "Twin Flame," in which she describes the intoxicating feelings and changes in behavior she's having with a man she thinks might be her twin flame. "You make me feel a way/ Do you feel... Read More.

Fetty Wap’s back home following early prison release

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Fetty Wap is officially a free man. After three years in prison, the rapper returned home - three years earlier than anticipated. He was released from custody Thursday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, and later confirmed the... Read More.

Donald Trump ‘is not considering granting’ Diddy’s request for a pardon

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Sean "Diddy" Combs' push for a commutation of his sentence continues. In addition to pursuing an appeal, he reportedly asked President Donald Trump for his sentence to be reduced.The request was revealed in an interview with The New York Times.... Read More.

Urban AC

Music Notes: R. Kelly, Kid Cudi and Latto

A$AP Rocky releases ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ preview, ‘Helicopter$’

Teyana Taylor says Golden Globe win ‘represents every season, every sacrifice’

Mary J. Blige announces first-ever Las Vegas residency

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bel-Air’ nominated for 57th annual NAACP Image Awards

Kid Cudi enters the gallery world with Paris exhibition, ‘Echoes of the Past’

Watch Keke Palmer in trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’

New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, Jill Scott, Max B and more

Fetty Wap’s back home following early prison release

Donald Trump ‘is not considering granting’ Diddy’s request for a pardon

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