The Year in Music 2023: Hip-hop celebrates 50 years
As hip-hop rung in its 50th anniversary on August 11, a host of celebratory events took place across the nation. Here’s a look at some of the year’s parties, performances and special 50th birthday tributes: — 50 Years of Hip-Hop,
The Year in Music 2023: Praise the gospel stars who lifted us up this year
2023 ushered in a new wave of gospel stars, while many of the genre’s legends continued to uplift audiences with their praise music. Here’s a snapshot of a few top moments from the gospel music world: —
The Year in Music 2023: Beyoncé et al. grace tour stages across the world
First, Beyoncé dropped her Grammy-winning seventh studio album, Renaissance. Then, she embarked on a global trek to major cities with its accompanying road show. Bey set the tone for touring in 2023 with her history-making Renaissance World Tour. She kicked off the 39-city, 56-show
Christmas Day box office tally sees 'The Color Purple' singing at the top
© 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. The numbers are in for movies that made their debut in theaters on Christmas Day and the musical adaptation The Color Purple beat expectations with an $18 million debut, according to Variety.
Mariah Carey's ex posts statement explaining their “mutual” split
Mariah Carey and Brian Tanaka in 2019; JB Lacroix/GC Images After much speculation, Mariah Carey‘s longtime boyfriend Bryan Tanaka has confirmed that they have mutually decided to part ways after what he describes as “seven extraordinary years
'The Dreamer': Morgan Freeman narrates trailer for Dave Chappelle's newest Netflix special
Netflix/Mathieu Bitton Dave Chappelle is one of comedy’s most influential voices, and now he’s tapped one of the most famous voices in the world to narrate the trailer for his forthcoming Netflix special. The Dreamer drops on
Lil Nas X teases new music with hilarious “Save Nas X” website
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Lil Nas X is going all out to tease new music, posting a fake website that claims it’s attempting to “save” the rapper from Satan’s influence. If you visit SaveNasX.com, you’ll see
The Year in Music 2023: Fresh female MCs showed up
While Drake, Lil Wayne, DaBaby and 50 Cent had quite the year, 2023 saw the rise of women in rap. Here are a few breakout female artists who bursted onto the hip-hop scene and set the tone for the new generation of rap. Lola Brooke —
DaBaby to host Christmas giveaway in North Carolina
Paras Griffin/Getty Images DaBaby will be handing out gifts to children and families in need in his hometown of North Carolina on Saturday. The rapper took to Instagram to share that there will be free food, music and activities at the “Santa-Baby” holiday drive.
“Who knew it was me?” Ne-Yo reflects on 'The Masked Singer' season 10 win
Michael Becker / FOX Ne-Yo, who was recently crowned the season 10 winner of The Masked Singer, is wondering if anyone had speculations he was the star behind the Cow costume. “Who knew it was me behind the #CowMask?” Ne-Yo posted to social media,