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Russell’s Prayer: What the football player prayed to make Ciara his wife

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

People often ask Ciara to share the prayer she used to find her husband, Russell Wilson, but what did Russell pray for when it came to finding his future wife? Speaking to Keke Palmer on her podcast, he revealed he... Read More.

Rod Wave announces album arriving in August

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Rod Wave has a message for his fans: Don't Look Down. That's the title of his new album, which is scheduled to arrive on Aug. 28.Rod announced the project with a trailer that opens with him attending a funeral. He... Read More.

Tierra Whack releases ‘WHACK’S MUSEUM’ track ‘TOTEM’

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Tierra Whack is in mixtape mode, with WHACK'S MUSEUM on the way. She has previewed the new song "TOTEM," in which she addresses her critics and briefly reflects on her experience in the music industry."When you winnin' and you blackin', thеy gon' say, 'Illuminati,'"... Read More.

ICYMI: T.I., Fivio Foreign and more

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

T.I. has announced the release date for his final album, Kill the King. "The wait is over!!!! 6-26-26 'Kill The King' It's TIME!!!" he wrote on X. The album is now available for presave.Fivio Foreign wants to perform at the... Read More.

Alicia Keys to perform ‘Empire State of Mind’ at New York Knicks championship parade

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Since the Empire State is in celebration mode following the New York Knicks' championship, who better to perform at the parade than Alicia Keys? The singer has been tapped to take the stage at City Hall, where she will perform her song "Empire State... Read More.

Cardi B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Doechii and more to perform at BET Awards 2026

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

The BET Awards wouldn't be a show without the artists taking the stage. Among those set to perform at the 2026 show are Cardi B, Common, Doechi, French Montana and Max B, and Jill Scott, who is currently on her To Whom This May... Read More.

Akon says he and Ne-Yo wanted to ‘throw the biggest party everybody’s ever seen’ with Nights Like This tour

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Akon and Ne-Yo have been on the road together as part of their Nights Like This tour, a collaboration Akon says has been a long time coming."Me and Ne-Yo go back 20 years," he tells ABC Audio. "We always wanted to do something together... Read More.

Teyana Taylor clarifies she was not prevented from celebrating with Knicks following championship victory

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor wants to set the record straight: She says she was not prevented from joining the New York Knicks on the court following the team's championship win.A video of the moment surfed online with the caption, "They wasn't tryna... Read More.

Grammys add 5 new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

The 2027 Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance. The new category will recognize artistic excellence in contemporary R&B performances from duos, groups or collaborations between solo artists and other performers.The addition also comes with a related... Read More.

Eve takes center stage for ‘Tiny Desk”s BET tribute during Black Music Month

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

NPR's Tiny Desk has been paying tribute to Black music and BET's legacy throughout Black Music Month, and now it's Eve's turn to rock the mic.The rapper treated the intimate crowd to a medley of her hits, including "Satisfaction," "What Ya Want," "Gotta Man,"... Read More.

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