NEW YORK (AP) — Rappers who morph into superstars usually follow a well-traveled path that includes an overabundance of collaborations with other artists, radio-friendly pop hits, a bit of tabloid buzz and a conscious effort to eschew anything that might get too political or socially conscious. FILE – In this Oct. 8, 2016 file photo, […]
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APNewsBreak: Beyoncé, Bruno Mars lead BET Awards nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé dominated last year’s BET Awards with “Lemonade,” but there’s more juice in her cup. The pop star is nominated for seven awards at the 2017 BET Awards, the network told The Associated Press on Monday. The show will take place June 25 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. FILE […]
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Rock Hall 2017 Class Includes Tupac, Pearl Jam, and Journey
NEW YORK (AP) — The late rapper Tupac Shakur, Seattle rockers Pearl Jam, and 1970s hitmaking band Journey were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday night. Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra and Yes were also part of the 2017 class inducted at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which […]
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Coming for You: Who is Kendrick Talking About in New Song?
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar called out rappers by name in his infamous “Control” verse released in 2013, but the internet is playing the guessing game about his target in a new song. FILE – In this Oct. 1, 2016 file photo, Kendrick Lamar performs on the second day of the Austin City Limits […]
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Remy Ma Has No Chill: Rapper Disses Nicki Minaj Again
NEW YORK (AP) — Remy Ma has geared up for round two with Nicki Minaj. Almost a week after releasing the hostile “Shether” dissing Minaj, Ma debuted “Another One” on New York City radio station Hot 97 on Thursday. Unlike “Shether,” ”Another One” is more upbeat and features audio of Mariah Carey at the top […]
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New York Times to Broadcast ‘Truth’ Ad During Academy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times will broadcast a commercial called “The Truth Is Hard” during Sunday’s Academy Awards, just days after the company and other news organizations were blocked from joining an informal, on-the-record White House press briefing. FILE – In this April 21, 2009 file photo, The New York Times headquarters […]
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Jay Z to Become 1st Rapper in Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z will become the first rapper ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame when he enters the prestigious organization in June. FILE – In this Nov. 4, 2016 file photo, Jay Z performs during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Jay Z will become […]
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Bruno Mars Slays at Pre-Super Bowl Concert in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show is on Sunday. Someone maybe ought to tell Bruno Mars that. The pop singer was in grade A form at a pre-Super Bowl show on Friday night, performing a top notch concert that matched the energy he showed when he hit the stage at halftime last year […]
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Drake Tops Spotify’s 2016 List with 4.7 Billion Streams
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake owned the year on Spotify: He’s the most streamed act on the platform with 4.7 billion streams. In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Drake accepts the award for favorite album rap/hip-hop for “Views” at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Drake was the most streamed act on the […]
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Mose Allison, Jazz-Blues Musician, Dead at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — Mose Allison, a pianist and singer whose witty, southern-accented lyrics delivered over a backdrop of boogie-woogie blues and jazz piano won fans and influenced musicians across a wide spectrum, died Tuesday of natural causes. He was 89. His wife, Audre Allison, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. In this Feb. […]
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Jay Z, Serena Williams, Kendrick Help Beyoncé Wrap Up Tour
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Beyoncé wrapped up her “Formation World Tour” with onstage assists from Kendrick Lamar, Serena Williams and Jay Z, whom she kissed passionately at the end of their performance before an audience of 80,000, including Hugh Jackman, Tyler Perry and Frank Ocean. IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT – Beyonce and Jay […]
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Kashif Saleem, Producer for Whitney Houston, Dies at 59
NEW YORK (AP) — Kashif Saleem, the singer, songwriter and producer who crafted dance-funk hits in the 1980s and also produced Whitney Houston’s first big hit, died Sunday from undetermined causes in his California home, his representative said Tuesday. He was 59. Singer, songwriter and producer, Kashif Saleem, who crafted dance-funk hits in the 1980s […]