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Bruno Mars shares live video of ‘Risk It All’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Bruno Mars is giving fans a look at his current The Romantic tour.He's released a live video performance of his single "Risk It All," which was filmed on tour. Since it's the first song in his set, the video shows... Read More.

Queen Latifah shares plan to release new music: ‘It’s time’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Queen Latifah was introduced to the world through music, but it's been years since she released a project. With her upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, she says she new music may finally be on the way."I'm going to drop some music,"... Read More.

Kehlani unveils dates for world tour

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

The dates for the Kehlani World Tour have been announced, with 33 stops currently on the schedule. The tour kicks off on Aug. 6 at The Armory in Minneapolis, before moving on to Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Atlanta and... Read More.

Private institution rewards Chris Brown with honorary doctorate in visual and performing arts

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Chris Brown took a break from tour rehearsals over the weekend to accept an honorary doctorate at Harvest Christian University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree in Visual and Performing Arts Saturday from the private institution in honor of his "more than 20... Read More.

Drake makes history as ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’ debut in top 3 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Billboard charts are looking icy, thanks to Drake. According to Billboard, Iceman debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 dated May 30, earning 463,000 equivalent album units in its first week. That includes 449,000 streams, 13,000 album sales and 1,000... Read More.

Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas and more win AMAs

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Cardi B, Bruno Mars and Leon Thomas were among the winners at the American Music Awards Monday night. Cardi won three awards, including best female hip-hop artist, best hip-hop song for "Errtime" and best hip-hop album for Am I the Drama?"AMAs thank you so... Read More.

Kehlani announces world tour with Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, The Artist and Waseel

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Kehlani has a great announcement for her fans: she's headed to a city near them on tour.She shared the news in a video shared to her Instagram Friday, in which she's seen in a messy office trying to brainstorm ideas... Read More.

Rapper Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59 after private battle with cancer

Saturday, May 23 by ABC News

Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59.According to a statement shared on his Instagram page announcing the news of his death, the hip-hop... Read More.

New Music Friday: Wiz Khalifa and mgk, 42Dugg and more

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Wiz Khalifa and mgk have released blog era boyz, a project that "channels the carefree spirit, hunger, and DIY energy that defined the blog era generation of hip-hop" that helped in their rise to mainstream success, according to a press... Read More.

Nicki Minaj publicly supports Elon Musk’s SpaceX test flight

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Nicki Minaj showed support for Elon Musk Thursday by attending SpaceX's test flight in Texas, where the company planned to launch its Starship rocket, testing its capabilities and durability.Nicki appeared the on the SpaceX livestream, wearing a T-shirt with a... Read More.

Urban AC

Bruno Mars shares live video of ‘Risk It All’

Queen Latifah shares plan to release new music: ‘It’s time’

Kehlani unveils dates for world tour

Private institution rewards Chris Brown with honorary doctorate in visual and performing arts

Drake makes history as ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’ debut in top 3 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas and more win AMAs

Kehlani announces world tour with Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, The Artist and Waseel

Rapper Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59 after private battle with cancer

New Music Friday: Wiz Khalifa and mgk, 42Dugg and more

Nicki Minaj publicly supports Elon Musk’s SpaceX test flight

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