Anderson .Paak performed his compelling new protest song “Lockdown” with Jay Rock for the first time on Sunday (June 28) at the BET Awards, which are being held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Released earlier this month amid nationwide protests against police…
At the 20th BET Awards on Sunday night (June 28), Jennifer Hudson delivered a stellar performance of the Queen of Soul’s “Young, Gifted and Black.” Hudson — who is starring as the icon in the upcoming film, Respect, out later this…
BET Awards 2020: Five critical things to understand, from Michelle Obama’s Beyoncé tribute to the ‘Battle the Power’ remix Article for HIPHOPSINCE1987 written by Jonathan P-Wright aka The Millennial General In the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night,…
6ix9ine just went to No. 1 with Nicki Minaj on “Trollz,” but there’s already another new music release in the works. With “Trollz” at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart — a first for 6ix9ine — he’ll be dropping…
Many of the music world’s biggest stars came together for “Global Goal: Unite For Our Future” on Saturday (June 27), in Global Citizen’s star-studded virtual concert that spanned the globe to recognize communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Classic…
New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you’re supposed to somehow find the best ones. It’s fun work, but it’s time-consuming — so we at Billboard Dance want to give you a hand.…
It's more than a name. Amazon has secured the naming rights to the new home of Seattle’s NHL team and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. The online retail giant has opted to name the 18,000-capacity arena, which is expected to open in…
In an unprecedented move, indie label Rancho Humilde and Republic Records are joining forces in support of Natanael Cano’s first-ever trap album. The two powerhouses announced today (June 26) that Cano’s Trap Tumbado will be released under Rancho Humilde in a strategic alliance…
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It’s been a long, lonely few months for James Corden doing his Late Late Show by himself from his garage. He’s got bandleader Reggie Watts to keep him company from afar, but it’s not the same thing doing a late…