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Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Due to Pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, won’t take place Labor Day weekend due to…
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St. Louis Rapper Huey, Known For “Pop, Lock & Drop It” Hit, Dead At 31

Huey, born Lawrence Franks, Jr., was last active in 2014.
Live Nation Announces Drive-in Concert Series

NEW YORK (AP) — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after…
New Solo Version of Aretha Song About Race, Faith Released

NEW YORK (AP) — A never-before-heard solo version of the late Aretha Franklin’s riveting and powerful collaboration with Mary J. Blige about…
Alicia Keys & John Legend To Take Part In Verzuz Celebration On Juneteenth

Bring out the piano keys as John Legend and Alicia Keys are helping celebrate our freedom.
Music Industry Calls for Black Out Tuesday Amid Unrest

NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect…
Tamia And Eric Benet Blow Us Away With ‘Spend My Life’ Instagram Duet

Thousands of couple across the world have probably used “Spend My Life With You” as their wedding song. Tamia and…
Jimmy Cobb, ‘Kind of Blue’ Drummer for Miles Davis, Dies

Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album which…
Brandy Says She’s Down For A VERZUZ Battle, But Says Monica Declined

It looks like hopes for a Brandy Vs. Monica #VERZUZ battle might officially be over.
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Jazz Competition For High School Students Goes Virtual

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has altered the annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival,…
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Nelly Riley Kicks Off ‘Verzuz’ With Wi-Fi Struggle, Ludacris Wins With Hit After Hit

The highly anticipated (ain't they all?) VERZUZ battle between Ludacris and Nelly went down Saturday night (May 16), and things…
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WATCH: Jamie Foxx Sings Bill Withers’ ‘Grandma’s Hands’ + 5 More Times He Stunned Us With His Voice

Jamie Foxx is the true definition of multifaceted. He’s funny, he can act his a** off, his hosting skills are…
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