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Fetty Wap announces new album, ‘Zavier’

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Fetty Wap is ready for fans to hear what he's been working on. He's set to release new music via his studio album, Zavier, arriving on March 27."When you lose the money everybody think that's the worst part," Fetty said in Read More.

Lizzo to publish children’s book ‘Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin”

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Lizzo has turned her love for playing the flute into a children's book.Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin' arrives Sept. 8, with illustrations by Mark Pett. It tells the story about a little girl who meets a "smart and brassy flute who can't find... Read More.

Flavor Flav gives update on She Got Game Weekend celebration

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Flavor Flav is far from the Public Enemy of the U.S. women's Olympic teams. He's given an update on the She Got Game Weekend celebration in Las Vegas he has planned for them.Taking to Instagram Saturday, he shared his phone... Read More.

Don Toliver reveals he’s working on new album

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

It's been less than two months since Don Toliver released his latest album, Octane, and he's already cooking up some new music. During a conversation with Billboard at South by Southwest, he revealed that he's working on his next album.Don... Read More.

Coco Jones says Ciara has helped her balance all of her worlds

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Coco Jones has made it clear that Ciara did not introduce her to fiancé Donovan Mitchell, but the singer has had a positive impact on her life. While on the carpet for the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles, Coco named... Read More.

Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia to perform at Blue Note Jazz Festival New York

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The lineup for the 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York has been revealed, and Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia have been tapped as performers.They are slated to take the stage during the monthlong event, which runs from June 1 to July... Read More.

Chase Infiniti honored at ‘Essence’ Black Women in Hollywood event

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Chase Infiniti was one of several women honored at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood event Thursday. While accepting her rising star award, the actress, who played Willa in One Battle After Another, shared how helpful Black women have been on her Hollywood journey."I've only... Read More.

New Music Friday: Alex Isley, BossMan Dlow, YG and more

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Joyner Lucas has released the fourth preview of the upcoming deluxe edition of ADHD 2. "GTA 6" is out now alongside a cinematic music video. It follows singles "Monsters," "White Noise" and "Tear Me Down." ADHD 2 (Reloaded), which features... Read More.

Jack Harlow talks singing, being a ‘little less self-indulgent’ on new album, ‘Monica’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Jack Harlow pivots from rapping to singing on his new album, Monica. In an interview with The New York Times' Popcast, he said he made the shift because he was unhappy with the rap songs he had initially recorded for... Read More.

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The Quincy Jones estate is putting new measures in place to keep the late producer's legacy alive. The estate has signed a deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, granting it ownership of select music and non-music assets from Quincy Jones, including portions of his recorded... Read More.

Urban AC

Fetty Wap announces new album, ‘Zavier’

Lizzo to publish children’s book ‘Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin”

Flavor Flav gives update on She Got Game Weekend celebration

Don Toliver reveals he’s working on new album

Coco Jones says Ciara has helped her balance all of her worlds

Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia to perform at Blue Note Jazz Festival New York

Chase Infiniti honored at ‘Essence’ Black Women in Hollywood event

New Music Friday: Alex Isley, BossMan Dlow, YG and more

Jack Harlow talks singing, being a ‘little less self-indulgent’ on new album, ‘Monica’

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

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