Wiz Khalifa stopped by The Cruz Show in Los Angeles and let us know that he was just recently in the studio with Ty Dolla $ign in which we can probably expect new music from the two really soon. In addition, he let us know that Ty Dolla $ign not only has an album with […]
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Tracy Chapman Suing Nicki Minaj for Copywright Infringement
Three months after Nicki Minaj’s Queen album was reportedly delayed over a sample-clearance issue, the dispute has landed in court. Tracy Chapman’s lawyer tells Billboard that he filed a copyright infringement suit against Minaj in Los Angeles on Monday, Oct. 22, over the unreleased Queen track “Sorry” featuring Nas, which interpolates the lyrics and melody […]
Rapper Jon James Dies Suddenly after Stunt goes Wrong
Jon James McMurray, a 34-year-old Canadian rapper, died Saturday after falling off an airplane wing during a music video shoot. McMurray, who performed under the name Jon James, was filming a stunt on a Cessna aircraft. As he “got further out onto the wing,” it caused the plane “to go into a downward spiral that […]
The Weeknd’s Close Call
Look out below! The Weeknd avoided near disaster when an unsecured object fell from the top of a stage and landed just feet away from the artist. Abel posted a clip from his performance in Mexico City Sunday night that shows a piece of equipment come loose and drop to the ground. Unclear if the […]
Philadelphia Songwriter Wins $44M in Lawsuit Over Usher Song
The lawsuit stemmed from Daniel Marino’s work on a song called “Club Girl.” Marino says he created most of the song, including its guitar hook, tempo and chord progression. The song was recorded by Usher in 2004 and renamed “Bad Girl.” The Philadelphia songwriter who claims he was cut out of profits and credit from song […]
How Ella Mai’s ‘Boo’d Up’ is her Debut
More than a year after its appearance on her 2017 EP Ready, Ella Mai’s smash hit “Boo’d Up” became a huge hit, turning the 23-year-old artist into a household name. Now, the British singer has set pulses skipping anew with the release of her self-titled first album, which dropped earlier this month. Along with “Boo’d […]
How does Rihanna feel about Drake now?
“As women, we’re looked at as the needy ones, the naggy ones, the ones who are going to be heartbroken in a relationship … And you know, guys don’t like getting the cards flipped on them—ever.” When Rihanna said those words in Vogue’s June issue, she was talking about her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty. […]
Daniel Caesar Collaborates on New Song with TPain
Daniel Caesar may have a reputation for being a big, romantic softie, but as it turns out, he’s got a freaky streak a mile wide as well. His latest song, “Who Hurt You?” indulges that side of him, as he sings soulfully of strippers’ booties alongside one of the pioneers of the romantic strip club […]
Fifth Hamony’s Normani Teases Collaboration with Calvin Harris
Even though she’s no longer in the group, Camila Cabello is still arguably the most popular (ex-)member of girl group Fifth Harmony. But another current member, Normani Kordei, is throwing her hat in the ring with a forthcoming collaboration with Calvin Harris. The singer revealed the collaboration at the AMAs this past weekend speaking with Entertainment Tonight, saying […]
Selena Gomez and Cardi B bring the Fire for new song “Taki Taki”
While we’re still not sure what DJ Snake, Ozuna, Cardi B, and Selena Gomez’s “Taki Taki” song actually means, (Cardi B said it’s something Ozuna made up) the music video finally came out and Selena and Cardi B literally set everything on fire with their dance moves. Fans caught a glimpse of the video during […]