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Durand Bernarr’s the latest guest on Songs of U.S. series

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Durand Bernarr took the stage for Salt Lick Sessions' Songs of U.S., a YouTube series in which musicians from different genres reimagine songs that have shaped the country's cultural identity, according to a press release.He sings George Gershwin's "Read More.

Music Notes: J. Cole, Travis Scott and more

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

While performing his song "Work Out" at a stop on his Fall-Off World tour, J. Cole was gifted a bra from the crowd. He laughed as the item landed on the stage, but didn't miss a beat, continuing through the... Read More.

PETA crashes Ashanti’s SeaWorld performance

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Ashanti's time to perform at SeaWorld came on Saturday, but it was interrupted by a protest by PETA activists.While the singer was onstage at the San Diego park's Bayside Amphitheater, a group of PETA supporters held up signs reading, "Ashanti: No Dolphin is Happy... Read More.

De La Soul celebrating ‘Stakes is High’ with anniversary reissue

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

The Stakes is High, as De La Soul's approaching the 30th anniversary of the album. They are set to release an anniversary edition on Oct. 23.The project will feature the original album and an instrumental version, complete with remastered audio, remixes and rare recordings,... Read More.

Future tops ‘Billboard’ 200 with ‘The Real Me’

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Future has earned his 12th #1 album with his latest release, The Real Me.The project debuted atop the Billboard 200 after earning 131,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending July 16, according to Luminate. The... Read More.

Kid Cudi says he and Ye are ‘rebuilding our friendship’

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Kid Cudi and Kanye West are taking steps to repair their friendship, the Man on the Moon artist revealed in a recent post.He responded to a fan who asked if there was "any chance that You and Ye will work... Read More.

Lil Wayne hosting ‘The Joint Venture’ podcast with pal Craig Carton

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Lil Wayne is teaming up with sports media personality Craig Carton for a new podcast titled The Joint Venture.The pair will record two episodes live Tuesday night at New York's Gotham Comedy Club, giving fans a glimpse of their different personalities and their friendship... Read More.

T.I.’s Brooklyn show canceled hours ahead of show

Friday, July 17 by ABC News

T.I.'s scheduled performance at New York's Brooklyn Paramount Friday night has been canceled.The venue announced the news just hours before the show. "Due to circumstances affecting the planned presentation of the show, T.I.'s Brooklyn performance has been canceled," the venue... Read More.

Masego releases new album, ‘Fix Your Face’

Friday, July 17 by ABC News

Masego has turned a familiar saying into the title of his brand-new album.According to a press release, Fix Your Face is something mothers say "when they expect their kids to immediately tighten up and stop the tears." The title also... Read More.

New Music Friday: Tinashe, Rick Ross, Steve Lacy and more

Friday, July 17 by ABC News

Tinashe has followed the release of her new single, "Crash Out," with its official music video. It finds her and a group of friends performing choreography and riding through the streets. "Crash Out" will appear on her upcoming album, Popstar,... Read More.

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Durand Bernarr’s the latest guest on Songs of U.S. series

Music Notes: J. Cole, Travis Scott and more

PETA crashes Ashanti’s SeaWorld performance

De La Soul celebrating ‘Stakes is High’ with anniversary reissue

Future tops ‘Billboard’ 200 with ‘The Real Me’

Kid Cudi says he and Ye are ‘rebuilding our friendship’

Lil Wayne hosting ‘The Joint Venture’ podcast with pal Craig Carton

T.I.’s Brooklyn show canceled hours ahead of show

Masego releases new album, ‘Fix Your Face’

New Music Friday: Tinashe, Rick Ross, Steve Lacy and more

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