The Library of Congress has revealed the latest National Recording Registry inductees. ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s era-defining Parallel Lines, The Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark Ready to Die, Green Day’s Dookie, The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces” and Lily Tomlin’s comedy are among the inductees. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of…… More
The BET Experience 2024 Concert Series will feature Cardi B, Gunna and Sexyy Red among others. The week-long celebration of Black culture, entertainment, and comedy will kick off on June 26 with the inaugural late-night live comedy series at the Miracle Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by Chris Spencer & Friends, this series will feature…… More
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been arrested on multiple charges in Utah. YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was arrested by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, reports quoting police records say. The 24-year-old Louisiana rapper has been charged with procuring or attempting to procure prescription drugs; possession of other…… More
Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” has remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third consecutive week. “Like That” is a song from Future and Metro Boomin’s new album, We Don’t Trust You, released on March 22. The track drew 40 million streams and 14 million radio airplay audience…… More
A judge has dismissed hip-hop superstar Drake from multiple lawsuits over the tragedy at the Astroworld festival in November 2021 that resulted in the deaths of ten people and left several hundreds injured. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins dismissed Drake from the case in a brief order. The judge also dismissed Epic Records, concert promoter…… More
Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter has topped the Billboard 200 for a second straight week. The eighth solo album from the superstar, released on March 29, earned 125,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the April 5-11 tracking week, according to Luminate. However, album sales went down from last week, when Cowboy Carter debuted…… More
