Music fans both here in Philadelphia and around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer, Frankie Beverly has died. He was 77-years-old. On Wednesday morning, Beverly’s family announced the founder of the funk and soul band Maze — who was born Howard Stanley Beverly — passed away…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Roc Nation, NFL, and Apple Music made the announcement on Sunday. This is Kendrick’s second time performing at the Super Bowl. He was a special guest alongside Dr. Dre’s West Coast hip-hop showcase in…… MORE
Sean “Diddy” Combs quietly listed his Beverly Hills mansion for $61 million. Sources close to the situation tell Page Six that the sale, “comes as no surprise to insiders, despite the recent controversy surrounding the hip-hop mogul.” This is the home that was raided by Homeland Security as part of an investigation in March, though…… MORE
50 Cent announced his vow of abstinence early this year. On Wednesday, he stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and shared how things are going. Fiddy said, “When you calm down, you can focus. It’s been good, I’ve been good to me.” When Colbert asked 50 Cent if celibacy has affected his dating,…… MORE
Billboard picked the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years and this rapper made the cut! Billboard placed Lil Wayne at No. 21 on the list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century. Some are questioning why Lil Wayne, a rapper, is even on a pop star list even though he’s…… MORE
Rich Homie Quan has died. The rapper was 34. The news was reported after confirming Quan’s death with family members and officials in Fulton County, Georgia. He died at his home in Atlanta. Quan (real name Dequantes Devontay Lamar) had loyal fans who loved his music since his mixtape debut in 2012. His biggest hit was…… MORE
Is there anything that Beyonce can’t do? She’s bringing her Southern roots to the spirits game with her new whiskey brand, SirDavis. The bottle features a golden horse, showing off her Texas pride, and even uses the classic “whisky” spelling. SirDavis, made in partnership with Moët Hennessy, also honors her great-grandfather, Davis Hogue, who made…… MORE
After initial reports leaked earlier this month, Janet Jackson officially announced her upcoming Las Vegas residency at Resorts World. Jackson revealed the news with a set of photos on Instagram. The residency will begin on December 30th. Ms. Jackson will have another show on New Year’s Eve. The flight will include eight shows through February…… MORE
Alicia Keys has her first certified solo Diamond song. “No One” was declared Diamond last week by the Recording Industry Association of America. Diamond status means a song has over 10 million units sold. Keys celebrated the accomplishment on Instagram. She posted, “A song that is there for us when we need it most. Singing this…… MORE
Dr. Dre wasn’t joking about wanting to enter the archery competition in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. One archery gold medalist wants to help Dre achieve his dreams. Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning archer Justin Huish told TMZ, “Anyone can do it at any age. There’s not really an age limit. You can be a phenom…… MORE
Angie Stone’s family will provide a public memorial for fans to show love to the singer. Stone was killed in an auto accident last Saturday. She was 63. Stone’s representative Deborah R. Champagne told TMZ that the family is planning an event in Atlanta to pay tribute to the singer. A date for the memorial…
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space project will have some special passengers on its next mission. Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, among others are heading to space. The flight will also include aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn. Bezos fiance’ reportedly brought the crew…
The man who killed Jam Master Jay was stabbed during a prison fight. Karl Jordan Jr. was attacked at MDC Brooklyn while he was awaiting sentencing. The New York Daily News said the fight was between rival gangs. Jordan was treated for his injuries. Jordan is one of two men convicted for killing Jam Master…
Master P is a basketball executive. P (real name Percy Miller) has been named the head of basketball operations at the University of New Orleans. In the role, Miller will be in charge of turning around a fledgling program. In a statement, P said, “I’m just so appreciative and blessed that God has given me…