August 18, 2021
Drake joins list of stars who had COVID-19
As Jim Jones announced Monday he’s recovering from COVID-19, Drake also revealed that he contracted the virus. When a follower commented on the Instagram fan account @drizzy_drake_vids, “That heart is stressed,” referring to his signature hairline,…
August 16, 2021
Ludacris releases new song, “Butter.Atl,” and video in partnership with Jif
If you thought peanut butter and jelly is the perfect pair, think again -- it's peanut butter and Ludacris. The rapper has teamed up with Jif to launch the That Jif’ing Good ad campaign. Luda tells ABC Audio that while brainstorming ideas for their…
August 15, 2021
Matt Damon responds to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s reunion
While Bennifer fans are elated by Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's reunion, Matt Damon may be the biggest supporter of them all. During an appearance on The Carlos Watson Show, the host asked if he thought the couple was going to last. "No one's…
August 11, 2021
Rihanna celebrates Fenty perfume selling out
After recently reaching billionaire status, Rihanna has even more to celebrate. Her new perfume, named Fenty Eau De Parfum, has sold out, less than 24 hours after its launch on Tuesday. To celebrate the impressive achievement, the "Diamonds" singer…
August 9, 2021
Prince’s Welcome 2 America is his highest-charting new album since 2009
Prince's album Welcome 2 America, originally recorded in 2010 but just recently released, has debuted at number four on the Billboard album chart. It marks the late legend's highest-charting new album since 2009's Lotusflow3r/MPSound. Lotusflow3r…
August 8, 2021
Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas dead at 70
Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, co-founder and saxophonist of Kool & the Gang, died "peacefully in his sleep" in New Jersey, the legendary funk band announced on Saturday. Thomas was 70. Further details about his death were not given. "An original…
August 5, 2021
Aaliyah’s estate issues a statement about “unauthorized projects” from the late singer
The estate of Aaliyah Haughton has issued a statement about protecting the singer's legacy after her former label teased allegedly "unauthorized projects." The statement appeared on Aaliyah's official Instagram and Twitter Wednesday night, noting…
August 3, 2021
Busta Rhymes, Montell Jordan, LL Cool J and more attend Biz Markie memorial service
Trailblazing hip hop legend Biz Markie was laid to rest Monday. Following the service, the "Just A Friend" rapper's family, famous friends and fans gathered to celebrate his life. Page Six reports that among those paying their respects at the…
July 27, 2021
Snoop Dogg provides update following his mother’s health scare: “She still fighting”
Snoop Dogg expressed his gratitude to fans over the weekend, thanking them for their continued prayers for his mother, Beverly Tate, who fell ill last spring. In May, the 49-year-old rapper asked fans to pray for his mother, but didn't specify any…
July 25, 2021
Looks like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have made it Instagram official
(CNN) For beloved Bennifer fans, the long desired reunion of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck might actually be happening. Lopez posted photos from her birthday on Saturday, including one of her kissing someone who appears to be Affleck. She did not…