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Music Notes: The Weeknd, Klay Thompson and Ice Spice

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

The Weeknd is donating $350,000 from his XO Humanitarian Fund to the World Food Programme's Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The money will go toward WFP's goal to help 200,000 of the most vulnerable Jamaicans affected by the natural disaster. "We are grateful to The... Read More.

Eminem to consult Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving halftime show as part of new partnership

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Eminem has been tapped to help his NFL home team on its Thanksgiving halftime show. He and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, have entered a multiple-year partnership with the Detroit Lions, where they will serve as executive producers and consult... Read More.

D’Angelo’s son says time spent with father before his death ‘really just cleared my spirit’

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Swayvo Twain opened up in an Instagram post Wednesday about losing his father, D'Angelo. He shared that his father's death provided a lot a clarity, allowing him to approach the loss differently than he did when his mother, Angie Stone,... Read More.

Akon arrested in Georgia for active warrant over suspended license

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Akon was arrested Friday when officers in Chamblee, Georgia, discovered him while responding to a wanted person alert. An incident report explains the Flock camera system had flagged a white Tesla Cybertruck registered to Akon, born Aliaune Badara Thiam, who had an active warrant... Read More.

A Babyface documentary film is in production

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

If you have ever wondered how Babyface's many collaborations came to life, a documentary film will soon provide the answer. The film is currently in production and will take fans through his process of writing and producing songs, some of which were inspired by... Read More.

Chadwick Boseman to be honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The ceremony to celebrate the Black Panther actor, who died... Read More.

Eddie Murphy reveals his Netflix documentary started off as a standup special

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Eddie Murphy reflects on his 50-year career in his new documentary, Being Eddie, but that originally wasn't his intention. Speaking to Extra, he reveals he had just wanted to document his return to standup."I was going to do standup again.... Read More.

Music Notes: Coco Jones and Mariah the Scientist, Clipse and more

Wednesday, November 12 by ABC News

Coco Jones and Mariah the Scientist will perform their holiday songs at The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. Coco will sing "Silent Night," while Mariah will perform her rendition of "Santa Baby." The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular will air Dec. 1... Read More.

Kehlani reveals she originally wanted Usher on ‘Folded’ remix

Wednesday, November 12 by ABC News

Several stars have covered Kehlani's Grammy-nominated hit "Folded," but there was only one artist she had in mind when she thought about its remix. While taking over Apple Music radio Tuesday, Kehlani said she had her sights set on Usher."Usher... Read More.

Morgan Freeman says he doesn’t plan to retire, explains why he keeps working

Wednesday, November 12 by ABC News

Morgan Freeman may be approaching 90, but his only question about the milestone is whether he'll still be playing golf. He tells AARP in a new interview that he has no retirement plans and that he keeps working because he... Read More.

Urban AC

Music Notes: The Weeknd, Klay Thompson and Ice Spice

Eminem to consult Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving halftime show as part of new partnership

D’Angelo’s son says time spent with father before his death ‘really just cleared my spirit’

Akon arrested in Georgia for active warrant over suspended license

A Babyface documentary film is in production

Chadwick Boseman to be honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Eddie Murphy reveals his Netflix documentary started off as a standup special

Music Notes: Coco Jones and Mariah the Scientist, Clipse and more

Kehlani reveals she originally wanted Usher on ‘Folded’ remix

Morgan Freeman says he doesn’t plan to retire, explains why he keeps working

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