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Mýa blends nostalgia and introspection on new album, ‘Retrospect’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Mýa is embracing nostalgia on her new album, Retrospect, both lyrically and sonically. Inspired by music from the '70s and '80s, the project pays homage to the era when she fell in love with music."This particular project was crafted from my living room, looking... Read More.

Music Notes: Ice Cube, Don Toliver and Skilla Baby

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ice Cube threw out the ceremonial pitch during Tuesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. The moment doubled as a reunion with his Friday co-star Mike Epps, who served as catcher for the pitch. The game also featured a... Read More.

Nick Cannon documenting fatherhood in upcoming Netflix docuseries

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Nick Cannon is giving fans a closer look at his personal life in a new untitled docuseries on Netflix. The series will document his life as a father of 12 children with six different mothers.According to Tudum, the show will... Read More.

ICYMI: Chance the Rapper, Clipse and JID, and more

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Chance the Rapper will be spending the Fourth of July at the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, where he'll make his debut alongside Trombone Shorty and Lainey Wilson. Taking place at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, the event will... Read More.

Fetty Wap announces Nostalgia tour

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Fetty Wap has played a few shows since becoming a free man, but now, he's ready to go on tour. He's announced the Nostalgia Tour, described in a press release as "a celebration of the music that shaped a generation... Read More.

Kehlani, RZA, Kirk Franklin, Meagan Good and more to be honored at Hollywood Impact Awards

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Hollywood Unlocked will honor several stars at its sixth annual Impact Awards in June, including Kehlani, Kirk Franklin, Meagan Good and RZA, all of whom will be recognized for making a lasting impact on culture.Kehlani will receive the Fearlessness Award, presented to "an individual... Read More.

Ledisi lands first Broadway principal role as she joins new musical ‘Wanted’

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ledisi is returning to Broadway, this time as star. After serving as a standby for the 2004 production of Caroline, or Change, the singer has landed the role of Tallulah Clarke in the new musical Wanted.The musical follows sisters Mary... Read More.

Ice Cube, Mike Epps announce one-night-only event celebrating 30 years of ‘Friday’ franchise

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ice Cube and Mike Epps are celebrating 30 years of the Friday movie franchise with a one-night-only event taking place July 17 at the Long Beach Amphitheater in Long Beach, California.Cube will take the stage to perform some of his... Read More.

Teyana Taylor to perform at 2026 American Music Awards

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

The 2026 American Music Awards will feature an Escape Room, courtesy of Teyana Taylor. She's been announced as one of the event's performers and is set to take the stage with a medley of songs from the album.Teyana joins a lineup featuring Hootie &... Read More.

Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads guilty

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music in Atlanta, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday, avoiding an impending trial.During the hearing, Evans accepted responsibility and was sentenced to five years, with two years to be served in custody and the remaining... Read More.

Urban AC

Mýa blends nostalgia and introspection on new album, ‘Retrospect’

Music Notes: Ice Cube, Don Toliver and Skilla Baby

Nick Cannon documenting fatherhood in upcoming Netflix docuseries

ICYMI: Chance the Rapper, Clipse and JID, and more

Fetty Wap announces Nostalgia tour

Kehlani, RZA, Kirk Franklin, Meagan Good and more to be honored at Hollywood Impact Awards

Ledisi lands first Broadway principal role as she joins new musical ‘Wanted’

Ice Cube, Mike Epps announce one-night-only event celebrating 30 years of ‘Friday’ franchise

Teyana Taylor to perform at 2026 American Music Awards

Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads guilty

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