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John Legend, H.E.R. to perform at Prince tribute concert

NEW YORK (AP) — John Legend, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, H.E.R. and Earth, Wind & Fire are set to perform at a Prince tribute concert this month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that “Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince” will tape at the Los Angeles Convention

Rapper Juice WRLD Dies After Medical Emergency In Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Rapper Juice WRLD, who launched his career on SoundCloud before becoming a streaming juggernaut and rose to the top of the charts with the Sting-sampled hit “Lucid Dreams,” died early Sunday after a “medical emergency” at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. The rapper, whose legal name was Jarad

Kenya Barris On The Innovation Behind Kid Cudi’s Joint Album And Netflix Series

This past summer, Kid Cudi announced that his newest project, Entergalactic, will be released in 2020. The cutting-edge album will also be accompanied by an animated Netflix series, with each song having its own half-hour long narrative. Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is the executive producer for the upcoming series, and

Jessye Norman remembered as force of nature at Met memorial

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessye Norman was remembered as a force of nature as thousands filled the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday for a celebration of the soprano, who died Sept. 30 at age 74. Sopranos Renée Fleming, Latonia Moore, Lise Davidsen and Leah Hawkins sang tributes along with mezzo-soprano

New Acts Rule Grammys As Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish Lead In Nominations

NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I Love You” to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping eight nominations, including bids for the top four awards, making her the show’s top-nominated act. Lizzo picked up nominations for album of the year with her major-label debut, “Cuz I

Grammys to honor Dr. Dre for trailblazing production work

Dr. Dre, who has produced hits for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg and more, will be honored by the Recording Academy for his trailblazing production work. The Recording Academy announced Friday that its Producers & Engineers Wing will pay tribute the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on Jan. 22 at

A New Tune By Lauryn Hill Will Be Featured On ‘Queen & Slim’ Soundtrack

After five years, Ms. Lauryn Hill finally has new music on the way! The new song will be featured on Queen & Slim’s official soundtrack, which is set to be released on November 15th. The soundtrack will feature 17 songs from modern day artists such as Vince Staples, Tiana Major9

Jessye Norman, International Opera Star, Dies At 74

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessye Norman, the renowned international opera star whose passionate soprano voice won her four Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor, has died, according to family spokesperson Gwendolyn Quinn. She was 74. A statement released to The Associated Press on Monday

Artist Feature: Watch Rhiannon Giddens’ Poignant Tiny Desk Concert For NPR

As a fellow native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Rhiannon Giddens immediately grasped my attention. Giddens’ captivating music is filled with incredible depth and intensity, with songs that transport listeners to other times. For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, the folks and blues artist performed four songs, the majority being from her

With “Eve,” Rapsody Gains Traction In The Best Rapper Debate

NEW YORK (AP) — The debate over who reigns supreme as the greatest rapper of the moment is never-ending and never settled. From LL Cool J vs Kool Moe Dee, Tupac vs. Biggie, Jay-Z vs. Nas, it’s a time-honored discussion that’s likely to be heard in any barbershop or boardroom

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