Category: Urban AC

Frank Ocean Releases New Music on Christmas Radio Show

On Christmas, Frank Ocean gifted his fans with some unreleased music on his most recent return to his Blonded Radio Apple Music 1 radio show.  The episode not only featured new music from Ocean, but it also included excerpts from a conversation that the musician had with the Dutch motivational speaker Wim “Iceman” Hof, which […]

Congress to Become Involved in Astroworld Case 

It has just been revealed that a congressional panel will investigate Live Nation Entertainment’s role in last month’s Astroworld tragedy in which 10 people died and hundreds more were injured after a packed crowd surged toward the stage during headliner Travis Scott’s performance.  A bipartisan investigation, announced by the House Oversight Committee, will look into […]

Jay-Z Says No One Can Compete With Him in a “Verzuz” Rap Battle

Jay-Z has made it loud and clear that he is as untouchable as ever.  In a recent sit down with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman, the NYC rapper said that he’ll never do a VERZUZ battle.  “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand […]

Elton John Hosts “Lockdown Sessions” Zoom Party with Collaborators Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder, and More

Over the pandemic, Elton John curated an album full of collaborations with artists across nearly all genres. The Lockdown Sessions was a completely remote creation, summarizing what could be made through Zoom, at home, and in the midst of a global crisis.  On Tuesday, John hosted a joint Zoom call with all of the collaborators […]

Alicia Keys Releases “KEYS: A Short Film” For New Album

Alicia Key’s eighth album Keys released just last week, consisting of 26 tracks from the beloved  Grammy-winner and some guest appearances from notable names in hip-hop and other genres like Pusha T, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, Lucky Daye, Brandi Carlile, and Khalid. To continue the album’s release, Keys has also just put out a 13-minute […]

Complete Lineup Revealed for 50th Anniversary of “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve” 

Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve (With Ryan Seacrest) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this upcoming turn of the year.  Taking the stage to add to the festivities will be a genre-crossing lineup of beloved artists both well-loved and new. Avril Lavigne will be taking another big leap in her comeback with a performance […]

Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” Led to Call Surge to Suicide Line, Study Suggests 

In 2017, Logic released a song named after the phone number of the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, “1-800-273-8255.” According to a recent study, the song actually led to a large increase in calls to the helpline. Researchers, writing in the BMJ, analyzed changes to daily call volumes to the lifeline during periods of high […]

Cardi B Reassures Fans That Her New Album Will Release in 2022

“It’s been a lot trying to balance out my new motherf——g life,” Cardi B told her fans in an Instagram Live earlier this week. “I’m in a lot of positions that require a lot of my time, and on top of that, I gotta put out this album next year. Not only do I got […]

Megan Thee Stallion Graduates From College 

“Hotties you can watch me graduate today,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion wrote to her combined 34 million Twitter and Instagram followers, along with a streaming link to her Texas Southern University graduation.  The three-time Grammy winner graduated over the weekend with a bachelor of science degree in health administration, a long-term goal of hers in […]

Doja Cat Tests Positive for COVID-19

Doja Cat has just revealed that, for the second time, she has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, she has had to withdraw from her upcoming performances.  After sharing that some members of her production team had tested positive, the Grammy-nominee followed up with the news that she “just tested positive as well.”  While […]