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Snoop Dogg honors Tupac Shakur and their 1996 collab with new wine

Tuesday, March 10 by ABC News

Snoog Dogg is paying homage to Tupac Shakur with the introduction of a new wine.2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted is named after their 1996 collaboration of the same name, which celebrates its milestone 30th anniversary this year. The wine label... Read More.

Dr. Dre, Beyoncé make Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list for the first time

Tuesday, March 10 by ABC News

Dr. Dre and Beyoncé are among the newest billionaires in town. Both artists are listed on Forbes' World's Billionaires list, their first time on the tally.They're both worth an estimated $1 billion, thanks to Dre's decision to sell Beats by... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson says set on Josh Groban tour will display different sides, teases new material on the road

Tuesday, March 10 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson is gearing up to join Josh Groban on the road, and she says her set is going to be multifaceted."My voice is a tree of many branches. I am a music lover, as well as a singer [and] artist, so it's going... Read More.

Ye to perform at LA’s SoFi Stadium

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has added LA's SoFi Stadium to his list of shows for 2026. The show is scheduled for April 3. Tickets go on sale via an artist presale Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, followed by... Read More.

Lil Poppa laid to rest

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

A funeral service for Lil Poppa was held Saturday at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was laid to rest in a gold casket, according to XXL. During the service, his manager addressed fans' social media comments... Read More.

Brandy & Monica, Kehlani, Latto, Patti LaBelle, Cardi B announced as 2026 ‘Essence’ Fest performers

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Essence continues to celebrate Women's History Month with the unveiling of its 2026 festival lineup, and it's starting with the ladies first. According to a post on Instagram, the first performers announced for the annual event are Brandy & Monica,... Read More.

Suspect identified in shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

A suspect has been identified in the shooting at Rihanna's home in Los Angeles on Sunday.Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was arrested Sunday afternoon and booked early Monday morning on attempted murder in connection with the incident, ABC News has learned.Bail was set at $10,225,000.Rihanna's... Read More.

Jill Scott announces ‘To Whom This May Concern’ world tour

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Jill Scott is ready to take her new album, To Whom This May Concern, on the road. The singer has announced her accompanying world tour, which will see her perform 36 dates across the globe. Jill will kick things off in the U.S. with... Read More.

ICYMI: Kehlani, A$AP Rocky and Jeremih

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Kehlani has been tapped to headline the Super Saturday Concert at the 2026 NCAA Women's Final Four. The free concert takes place April 4 in Hance Park, Arizona, in celebration of March Madness and the Women's Final Four tournament. "Headlining the Super Saturday Concert... Read More.

Jill Scott says response to ‘To Whom This May Concern’ ’gives me the greatest joy’

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

It's been almost a month since Jill Scott released her first album in a decade, To Whom This May Concern, and she's happy with the reception thus far."When you are working on something so diligently and with so much love, it's scary to lend... Read More.

Urban AC

Snoop Dogg honors Tupac Shakur and their 1996 collab with new wine

Jennifer Hudson says set on Josh Groban tour will display different sides, teases new material on the road

Ye to perform at LA’s SoFi Stadium

Lil Poppa laid to rest

Brandy & Monica, Kehlani, Latto, Patti LaBelle, Cardi B announced as 2026 ‘Essence’ Fest performers

Suspect identified in shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

Jill Scott announces ‘To Whom This May Concern’ world tour

ICYMI: Kehlani, A$AP Rocky and Jeremih

Jill Scott says response to ‘To Whom This May Concern’ ’gives me the greatest joy’

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