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Chris Walter/WireImage Nearly 15 years after his death Michael Jackson‘s music still reigns supreme. The music video for his 1983 #1 hit “Beat It” just entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube, making it the King of Pop’s third video to achieve the milestone. “Beat It” joins “They Don’t Care About Us” and “Billie Jean,” which now has 1.4 billion views. […]
David Redfern/Redferns The ongoing debate about which of Aretha Franklin‘s multiple wills should be used to determine the handling of some of her estate has come to and end. The Associated Press reports that Michigan Judge Jennifer Callaghan awarded the late star’s real estate to her sons, citing a handwritten will from 2014 that was found between couch cushions. The more recent will overrides […]
Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images Diddy, born Sean Combs, has stepped done from his role as chairman of REVOLT. The resignation comes amid sexual abuse accusations against him. A statement released by REVOLT on Tuesday, November 28, reads, “Sean Combs has stepped down from his position as chairman of REVOLT. While Mr. Combs has previously had no operational or […]
Courtesy MGM Resorts International When Bruno Mars performs in Las Vegas, he usually does it at the Dolby Live Theater at Park MGM. But he’s moving over to another hotel for his latest Sin City venture: a bar. Bruno is teaming up with Bellagio Resort & Casino to open The Pinky Ring — described as a “one-of-a-kind […]
Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET Fresh off of her hosting duties at the 2023 BET Soul Train Awards, Keke Palmer‘s got a new music video out. It’s the accompanying visual for her song “Serious,” a breakup ballad about a relationship gone wrong. “Seem like we fallin’ out of place (place)/ Moved you from my space (space)/ Know […]
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET Nick Cannon is ready to take on his annual role of St. Nick during the holiday season, which happens to be his “favorite time of the year.” Speaking to ET backstage at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, he talked about making the season special for his 12 children. “Saint Nick will be in every […]
Courtesy of Live Nation Urban Gospel artists will unite for another iteration of Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. The festival will return to Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 25-26, continuing its goal of spotlighting gospel music, its culture and its superstars. So far, Kirk will double as host and headlining performer; […]
Warner Bros. Pictures The Color Purple will drop on Christmas alongside an accompanying soundtrack. Like the film, the album is packed with appearances from a slew of today’s A-list stars, with Quincy Jones and Scott Standers serving as executive producers. A teaser shared on the movie’s Instagram page Monday reveals that Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Missy Elliott and Usher are among those behind […]
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards Variety has revealed the 25 biggest songs of the year, and the list includes hits from some hip-hop and R&B acts. SZA‘s “Kill Bill” came in strong at #2, while her track “Snooze” landed at #10. The Weeknd, who also made the top 10, secured the seventh position with his song “Die […]
Steve Dietl Ludacris fans: Would you be ready to “Stand Up” and “Act a Fool” if the rapper put out a holiday album? While it’s something he hasn’t done before, Luda said a collection of festive tracks could be in the cards in the near future. “We’ve been talking about it for years, like, it’s been a long time,” […]
