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Queen Latifah to celebrate 30 years of ‘Chicago’ on Broadway and all that jazz at Tony Awards

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Fresh off her hosting gig at the American Music Awards, Queen Latifah is set to perform at the Tony Awards. She will take part in a special performance celebrating Chicago's 30-year run on Broadway. The musical originally opened on Broadway in 1975 before returning... Read More.

Bryson Tiller announces Neo Trapsoul Tour

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Bryson Tiller has packed his schedule with 61 dates for Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour.He's set to perform in cities around the world, with the North American leg kicking off Aug 27 in West Valley City, Utah. The tour will make stops... Read More.

Drake’s ‘Iceman’ spends second week at #1

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Drake has held on to his #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week with Iceman, marking his sixth album to lead the chart for more than one week. According to Luminate, the project earned 225,000 equivalent album... Read More.

Inside Jay-Z’s headlining performance at Roots Picnic

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Jay-Z delivered quite the public service announcement at the Roots Picnic. Headlining Saturday night's show with help from The Roots, he debuted a new look, sporting a fro after years of wearing dreadlocks.The set kicked off with "Hovi Baby" and... Read More.

Young M.A says ‘Kween,’ her first album in five years, is not a comeback but a reset

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

"OOOUUU," Young M.A is back with her first project in five years, Kween. It's also the first album she's recorded fully sober, following past struggles with alcohol that led to her 2023 hospitalization for health issues tied to excessive drinking."I had a time in... Read More.

Music Notes: Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani and more

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion debuted the latest drop from her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line Thursday during the 2026 Paraiso Miami Swim Week. She closed the show in a brown-and-white swirl-patterned one-piece, which she wore with a sleek high ponytail.Days after celebrating his Sept. 14... Read More.

New Music Friday: K Camp, Spice, Anderson .Paak, Young M.A. and more

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

K Camp pairs his signature melodic trap and R&B sounds with Zaytoven's production on the new album GIANT. The 10-track, 24-minute project is designed to be experienced front to back in a single sitting. Features include 2 Chainz, Jacquees, Reese... Read More.

Eve celebrates 25 years of ‘Scorpion’ with limited-edition anniversary vinyl

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Eve has released an anniversary edition of her Scorpion album to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It's available as a limited-edition red-and-black splatter two-LP vinyl, complete with an autographed insert, and can be ordered through Complex and U Discover Music.Released on... Read More.

Syd announces upcoming ‘Beard ‘album, releases lead single ‘Callin”

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Syd is embracing her "peach fuzz," unique identity and current chapter in life on Beard, her first new album in four years. She co-produced the record and worked with Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt and others."It's a snapshot of... Read More.

Latto reveals gender of baby, seemingly takes aim at Cardi B in star-studded ‘Big Mama’ album

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Big Mama has a lot to say on her new album. Latto's fourth studio project finds her addressing everything from internet rumors to toxic relationships.On the track "Gimme Dat," Latto appears to take shots at Cardi B, who made a... Read More.

Urban AC

Queen Latifah to celebrate 30 years of ‘Chicago’ on Broadway and all that jazz at Tony Awards

Bryson Tiller announces Neo Trapsoul Tour

Drake’s ‘Iceman’ spends second week at #1

Inside Jay-Z’s headlining performance at Roots Picnic

Young M.A says ‘Kween,’ her first album in five years, is not a comeback but a reset

Music Notes: Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani and more

New Music Friday: K Camp, Spice, Anderson .Paak, Young M.A. and more

Eve celebrates 25 years of ‘Scorpion’ with limited-edition anniversary vinyl

Syd announces upcoming ‘Beard ‘album, releases lead single ‘Callin”

Latto reveals gender of baby, seemingly takes aim at Cardi B in star-studded ‘Big Mama’ album

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