June 2026 Blog Posts

Ne-Yo and Fabolous have long wanted to record a collaborative album together, but it just hasn’t gotten off the ground. The R&B singer-songwriter spoke to Billboard’s Carl Lamarre in a conversation for the 20th anniversary of his debut album, In My Own Words, for The Debut Live. Lamarre asked Ne-Yo who he’d consider recording a duo album with, in…

Drake is paying homage to Tay Keith following Tay's untimely death this week in Tennessee, thanking him for his major contributions to the music world. He wrote that he has "endless and eternal gratitude" for Tay's spirit and contributions to their love of music, and Tay will be "deeply missed." According to police Tay was found dead in a Nashville…

The New York Knicks stars and longtime pals Jalen and Josh held a live taping of their "The Roommates Show" podcast at the Infosys Theater at NYC's Madison Square Garden along with co-host Matt Hillman on Friday. They invited SAS onto the stage as one of their many surprise guests  and he was greeted by roaring boos from the crowd. Stephen…

Bad Bunny has now become the first Latin act to gross a total of $1 billion, according to Billboard's Boxscore. After years of record-breaking tours around the globe powered by Benito's streaming dominance and chart-topping albums, he has officially made history as one of the most successful touring acts in Latin music—and he did it without…

Fivio Foreign has urged his fans to ease up on Alicia Keys after she did not bring him out for her performance at City Hall following the New York Knicks championship parade. In a post taken to X he conceded Keys “should not have brought me out” and offered praise to the legendary singer. “No Alicia Keys should not have brought me out she did a…

A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. The defender, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling…

Jaden Smith the multi-hyphenate entertainer and son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, unveiled his first Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the world-renowned brand. In an Instagram post Smith reflected on his journey with Christian Louboutin, which he was appointed to in September 2025. Among pictures, the 27-year-old posted a photo that showed him…

Ja Rule may the Queens rapper celebrated the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years by releasing a new song that pays tribute to the city and its historic title run. Complete with his trademark gravelly tone, the song opens with Ja painting a picture of New York City: "34th Street, off the West Side, I see a big sign that says New Yorker…

In his upcoming memoir, Lil Jon writes about the untimely death of his son, Nathan Smith, aka DJ Young Slade. Jon memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, slated to publish on Oct. 20. In February, Smith—who was a DJ, musician and engineer—was found in a retention pond in Milton, Georgia. An autopsy report ruled that the 27-year-old died from an…

Police said all the viewing pens along the route were full less than three hours before the procession, packed by thousands of fans who flooded into the city. The mere fact that it's happening is historic in itself. Although the Knicks won the championship twice in the 1970s, the city didn't host a parade for them either time. Then-Mayor John Lindsay…

Soulja Boy’s ex-girlfriend is attempting to have his music residuals sold off to collect on a multi-million dollar judgment against him a former assistant who then started a two-year romance with the rapper filed a notice announcing her intent to sell Soulja's rights to collect music residuals from Broadcast Music. She said she intends to sell…

Ms. Juicy was frightened after police told her she was going to be arrested and taken to jail and her emotional reaction is on police bodycam footage from the "Little Woman: Atlanta" star's April 18 arrest in Winder, Georgia, she chats with the cops who pulled her over and when they tell her she's being placed under arrest, she replies I'm going to…

Motown Records has helped launch some of the biggest names in music. Now, the iconic label is turning its attention to the next generation—not of performers, but of industry executives. This week, Motown announced the launch of its New Legends Internship Program, a new initiative aimed at creating direct pathways for students at Historically Black…

Since the internet roasted him for boarding a commercial flight, Rick Ross decided to give everyone advance notice of his trips to Costco and AutoZone. On Instagram, Ross shared a video detailing what he was about to do for those obsessed with his movements. “I’m finna sneak into Costco,” he whispered, hiding behind a wall. “Hopefully no one…

Lil Nas X says he’s “doing much better” while working to “ground myself down to Earth and get out of my head” after entering a mental health program. He faced felony charges in connection with an August 2025 incident during which he was said to have been “strolling naked along Ventura Avenue in Studio City when police were called to the scene,” per a…

Drake stars alongside the Houston Rockets star in Nike's latest commercial promoting the KD 19, playing what might be the ultimate yes man as he hypes up Durant's newest signature sneaker while taking a playful jab at Anthony Edwards. In the ad, Drake reprises his “Yes Man” role, unexpectedly popping out of a delivery package at Durant's house and…

A federal judge accused of having sex inside a courthouse and attending a political event tied to Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis is stepping aside from a major Georgia election case. U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross filed an order Monday recusing herself after lawmakers pushed for her impeachment and the Department of Justice sought her removal from…

Tyler—who released his last two albums Chromakopia and Don’t Tap the Glass in 2024 and 2025, respectively—recently changed his Instagram bio to read, “Satchmo, Sag Harbor.” The subtle change sparked speculation among his most ardent fans, with some believing that he could be working on a new record inspired by the work of jazz legend Louis Armstrong,…