Tyla tops ‘Billboard”s year-end U.S. Afrobeats Songs Artists of 2024; ‘Water’ is #1 Afrobeats song of the year

Tyla tops ‘Billboard”s year-end U.S. Afrobeats Songs Artists of 2024; ‘Water’ is #1 Afrobeats song of the year

ABC/John Argueta 2024, naming Tyla as #1. She jumps up from being #14 last year, thanks to her hit single “Water” and its 51-week run on the weekly U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, as well as her self-titled album having 10 of 14 songs reach the chart. “Water” is the #1 track on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs year-end chart, with “Truth or Dare,” “Jump” with Gunna and Skillibeng and “Art” in the top 10. Coming in second place on the U.S. […]

décembre 15, 2024 22 13

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Mariah Carey cancels show due to the flu, will appear on Netflix’s ‘NFL Christmas Gameday’

Courtesy Tudum/Netflix Well, this isn’t very festive: Mariah Carey was forced to cancel her concert in Pittsburgh on Dec. 11 just hours before showtime because she’s sick. She wrote on social platform X, “Pittsburgh, I’m sorry to say I’ve come down with the flu. It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. I love you all so much.” The arena also posted that fans will receive refunds for the show. But there […]

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The Weeknd Set to Perform at Spotify’s Billions Club Live Concert in L.A.

The Weeknd Set to Perform at Spotify’s Billions Club Live Concert in L.A. Held exclusively for his top fans on the platform, the concert will celebrate him having the most songs to hit one billion stream The Weeknd will perform at Spotify’s first-ever Billions Club Live concert in Los Angeles to celebrate having the most songs hit one billion streams on the platform. The concert will be held exclusively for his top […]

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Usher unveils Spark Lab and Entertainment Industry Club at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Paras Griffin / GETTY Images Usher and his New Look nonprofit have teamed with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to launch the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab and a new signature program called the Entertainment Industry Club. The Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab is intended to provide hands-on experiences in music production, photography and more to members of the Boys & Girls Club, aligning with its “mission to ignite the unlimited potential of kids and teens […]

décembre 11, 2024 23 11

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John Legend talks Christmas tour, shares mortifying first encounter with the late Quincy Jones

Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Ronald McDonald House Charities John Legend is spreading some holiday joy as part of his A Legendary Christmas Tour. Named after his 2018 Christmas album, the trek arrives at a time when John finally has some free time on his hands. “I’ve been wanting to do (another) Christmas show since 2018, but I’ve been doing The Voice every December since then,” he tells The Seattle Times. “So, this was […]

décembre 9, 2024 31 23

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Jay-Z and Diddy accused of raping 13-year-old girl in civil lawsuit

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs are accused of raping a then-13-year-old girl at an afterparty following the 2000 Video Music Awards, according to an amended civil lawsuit filed Sunday. “Another celebrity stood by and watched as Combs and Carter took turns assaulting the minor,” the lawsuit said without naming the celebrity. In a statement posted to the Roc Nation X account on Sunday, Jay-Z denied the allegations made against him in the filing. […]

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Drake Announces Australia Tour, Says PartyNextDoor Collab Album Is ‘75% Done’

(COLE BURSTON/TORONTO STAR VIA GETTY IMAGES) Drake will be hitting the road next year on the other side of the world, and that's not all. During his appearance on xQc's livestream Sunday night, Drake also revealed that his long-awaited album with PartyNextDoor is almost complete. But before getting into all of that, Drake made sure to let the people know that he's still intact after his highly publicized beef with Kendrick Lamar. "I'm here, […]

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New Music Friday: Miguel, John Legend, Ice Cube, Playboi Carti and more

Miguel is back with “Always Time,” an “intimate portrait of heartbreak and introspection,” a press release says. “This may be the most difficult song I’ve ever had to write – for all of the life lessons and experiences that live between each line,” says Miguel. “I’m grateful for the closure it has given me and know it’s the most honest way to begin this chapter of my artistry and relationship with my […]

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Mariah Carey lance sa Noël annuel du Temps de la tournée

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It’s officially time. Mariah Carey kicked off her annual Christmas Time tour in Highland, California, on Wednesday. The Queen of Christmas celebrated the 30th anniversary of her album Merry Christmas during the tour’s opening night, where she reintroduced two beloved holiday tracks to the set list: “O Holy Night” and “Miss You Most (at Christmas Time.)” The 19-song set also featured four different costume changes. Mariah started out wearing a white, sparkling […]

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