SZA and Usher emerged as the big winners at this year’s Soul Train Awards. With four victories, SZA led the night, taking home trophies for ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ and ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.’ Usher scored three wins for ‘Best R&B/Soul Male Artist,’ ‘Certified Soul…… MORE
Megan Thee Stallion stars in the second promotional advertisement of NBC Universal’s fall campaign to promote its coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The promo debuted during NBCU’s Thanksgiving Day programming. The new spot welcomes viewers to “Thee Paris Olympics,” as Megan performs at the Palace of Versailles – the host of next summer’s Olympic…… MORE
Beyonce recently released the final trailer for her upcoming concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce. The two-minute trailer shows Queen Bey addressing the her younger daughter, who handles the camera. “Rumi, now can I teach you a trick? You gotta turn it to the side!” she says. The trailer sees Beyonce, who shares daughter…… MORE
SZA, Noah Kahan have joined Green Day as headliners of next year’s Osheaga Festival. The three-day festival is schedule to take place at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Ile Sainte-Helene, Quebec, from August 2-4. Kahan will headline on Friday, August 2, Green Day on Saturday, August 3, and SZA on Sunday, August 4. Green Day will be…… MORE
Chris Brown’s 11:11 has dethroned SZA’s SOS from the top of Billboard’s Top R&B Albums Chart, ending the hit’s nearly year-long supremacy. Brown’s new album, released earlier this month through CBE/RCA Records, debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 25. 11:11 earned 45,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the November 10-16…… MORE
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its list of nominees to be voted upon for induction at its 2024 Induction & Awards Gala. Nominees in the Performing Songwriters category include Bryan Adams, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke, Tracy Chapman, George Clinton, the Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston,…… MORE
50 Cent surprised fans at his show in London on Tuesday, November 21, by bringing out global superstar Ed Sheeran to perform his blockbuster hit “Shape Of You.” The rapper was playing at the O2 Arena as part of his “The Final Lap” tour when a cube descended onto the stage emblazoned with the digital…… MORE
Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced that she is postponing her remaining 2023 Tour Dates into 2024 due to “serious vocal strain.” “As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past month. I made it through each show by taking prescribed prednisone, but this can be detrimental to the body…… MORE
Lana Del Rey, Pulp and SZA have been confirmed as headliners for next year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain. Other artists set to perform at the festival include Disclosure, FKA Twigs, Justice, Mitski, The National, Phoenix, PJ Harvey and Vampire Weekend. The Primavera Sound festival is scheduled to take place from May 30 to…… MORE
Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira reached a deal with Spanish authorities on Monday (November 20) to avoid trial in a tax fraud case that was due to start that day. A statement released by the Barcelona prosecutor’s office says Shakira admitted the charges against her and agreed to pay the amount owed in full and an…… MORE