“Let's Get It On” co-writer's family drops appeal of Ed Sheeran copyright case
Paul Natkin/Getty Images The family of Marvin Gaye‘s co-writer on Thursday withdrew its appeal of a verdict that determined Ed Sheeran did not infringe on the copyright for “Let’s Get It On” when he created his song “Thinking Out Loud.”
Will Smith to premiere new hip-hop podcast, 'Class of '88'
Audible | Wondery Will Smith will soon join the podcast world. On Thursday, he announced via Billboard that he’ll soon premiere his new hip-hop podcast, Class of ’88, and dropped off the trailer. With the help of fellow hip-hop stars Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, DJ
Cardi B & Offset celebrate their anniversary with sweet social media posts
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Cardi B and Offset have oftentimes put their love for one another on public display. This time, the couple penned heartfelt messages on Instagram to celebrate their wedding anniversary. In Cardi’s long post, she sent a note of gratitude to her
Quavo takes a stand against gun violence following Takeoff's shooting death
ABC Quavo is directing his energy toward efforts to reduce gun violence after his nephew and Migos bandmate, Takeoff, was shot and killed last year. According to The Associated Press, the rapper met privately with Vice President Kamala Harris and other
Beyoncé, Coco Jones, Burna Boy, Ice Spice named among 'The Hollywood Reporter's Platinum Players
ABC The Hollywood Reporter unveiled its list of 25 Platinum Players — music artists on top of the charts and at the top of the game — and it includes a host of popular hip-hop and R&B artists. The list isn’t
Kerry Washington lifts veil on her private life in new memoir and 20/20 special
ABC/Danny Weiss Kerry Washington, who is known for her most popular role as Olivia Pope in ABC’s hit primetime show Scandal, is opening up like never before in her memoir, Thicker than Water. “I’ve never wanted to
Singer Mya reflects on 25 years in the music industry
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage When Mya stepped onto the R&B scene in 1998, it seemed as if she earned her classification as a triple threat — singer/songwriter, dancer and actress — right away. Now, after 25 years in hip-hop and pop, she’s
K. Michelle readies her upcoming album 'I'm the Problem' with video teaser
Chase Landin, LLC/No Color No Sound Records/MNRK Records K. Michelle is gearing up for the release of her final R&B album, I’m the Problem. She shared a short video trailer to Instagram on Wednesday, two days before the project’s expected drop on September
Mo'Nique calls for CBS to pay fair compensation to her and 'The Parkers' co-star Countess Vaughn
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Mo’Nique is speaking out against entertainment industry practices she’s calling “unfair.” In a video shared to Instagram Tuesday, September 19, the Academy Award winning-actress called out CBS with hopes that the network will “fairly” compensate her and Countess Vaughn for their
Megan Thee Stallion launches Flamin' Hot University snack partnership to help fund HBCU students
Flamin’ Hot Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to the college she once attended and graduated from. She’s doing so as the Hot Girl Dean of Admissions of Flamin’ Hot University, a partnership with Flamin’ Hot created as a way to help