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Ye’s first solo performance in Italy announced

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is headed to Italy in summer 2026 for his first live solo performance in the country. He'll be playing at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on July 18, as part of the Hellwatt Festival, taking place over... Read More.

New Music Friday: Benny the Butcher, Polo G, DaBaby and more

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

DaBaby dropped two new songs for fans: "Paper Low" + "Out Ya Business." In announcing the songs, he shared that he has a "new album loading."Kali Uchis released the song "Read More.

Snoop Dogg reveals who’s joining him for ‘Holiday Halftime Party’

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg is giving fans a tease of what to expect on Netflix's Holiday Halftime Party, his halftime performance during the Vikings vs. Lions game on Christmas Day. While he'll be bringing his signature hip-hop vibes, he's announced the Christmas celebration will also cater... Read More.

SZA stuns fans with surprise Kendrick Lamar appearance

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Residents of Los Angeles were treated to a live performance of one of the biggest songs of the year on Thursday. While at Top Dawg Entertainment's 12th annual Christmas Concert and Toy Drive, SZA brought out surprise guest Kendrick Lamar to join her for... Read More.

Recording Academy names Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan among 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipients

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan have been named recipients of the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award. They'll be honored at the 2026 Special Merit Awards, taking place Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.Afrobeat artist Fela Kuti, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and Cher are also set... Read More.

Barack Obama’s favorite music of 2025 includes songs from Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Gunna, Drake

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" has landed on yet another year-end roundup, recently earning a spot on former President Barack Obama's Favorite Music of 2025 list.The song appears on his latest annual playlist, which also includes Olivia Dean's "Nice to... Read More.

Music Notes: Queen Naija, Tank and Travis Scott

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

Queen Naija sang the national anthem at the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game Wednesday, which saw the Knicks take the win against the the San Antonio Spurs. She said in a post on Instagram that the moment brought her back... Read More.

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in Romanian prison for drug possession

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

Wiz Khalifa was sentenced to nine months in prison Thursday by an appeals court in Romania for drug possession, in connection with his appearance at the Beach, Please! Festival in July 2024. During the performance, he was spotted smoking marijuana onstage and was reportedly... Read More.

Brandy and Monica to perform on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

Brandy and Monica are following their just-finished The Boy Is Mine Tour with a New Year's Eve performance. They're among the stars who are on the lineup for CNN's New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.Others tapped as musical acts are... Read More.

Ludacris to headline NBA Crossover concert series during All-Star Weekend

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

Ludacris is headed to Los Angeles for All Star Weekend in February, where he's set to perform as part of the NBA Crossover concert series. He's been tapped to headline the 2026 event alongside Shaboozey and K-pop group Cortis, with each artist taking over... Read More.

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Ye’s first solo performance in Italy announced

New Music Friday: Benny the Butcher, Polo G, DaBaby and more

Snoop Dogg reveals who’s joining him for ‘Holiday Halftime Party’

SZA stuns fans with surprise Kendrick Lamar appearance

Recording Academy names Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan among 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipients

Barack Obama’s favorite music of 2025 includes songs from Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Gunna, Drake

Music Notes: Queen Naija, Tank and Travis Scott

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in Romanian prison for drug possession

Brandy and Monica to perform on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special

Ludacris to headline NBA Crossover concert series during All-Star Weekend

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