Drake is reportedly sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, choosing not to submit his latest music for consideration.
According to Billboard, the Canadian rapper will not submit his three 2026 albums — ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR — to the Recording Academy.
Drake released all three projects in May and later followed with additional music on a deluxe edition of HABIBTI.
Voting for the first round of the Grammys begins this month, with nominations expected to be announced in November....
R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for hits including “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” has died at the age of 69.
Jackson’s family announced his death, describing him as a kind and generous person who loved his family, fans and music. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The New York-born singer rose to prominence during the 1980s and became known for romantic R&B and soul hits including “Tasty Love,” “Jam Tonight” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody.”
Jackson continued recording and performing throughout his career, leaving behind a legacy spanning more than four decades.
Rihanna is taking Fenty Beauty directly to fans with a special live shopping event on TikTok.
The singer and entrepreneur will host Fenty Beauty’s TikTok Shop Mega Live today, October 6, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
The livestream will feature product drops, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products, as well as some of Rihanna’s personal favourites.
Organisers are also teasing surprise guests, although no names have been announced.
Yung Miami has announced the title of her long-awaited debut solo album, Watch Dis, as she prepares for the next chapter of her career following the City Girls.
The rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, says the project is deeply personal and reflects the criticism, setbacks and personal struggles she has experienced while establishing herself as a solo artiste.
The album will include her hit single “Spend Dat,” along with previously released tracks “F You” and “2008.”
Yung Miami says Watch Dis represents her comeback and an opportunity to prove those who counted her out wrong....
Netflix says its growth is falling short of expectations, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggesting live programming could play a bigger role in attracting and retaining subscribers.
Netflix recorded growth of 13.4 percent between April and June, its slowest pace in nearly three years, while viewing hours increased by just two percent during the first half of the year.
Sarandos says live programming currently accounts for only a small portion of Netflix’s content spending and viewing, but has proven effective at generating new subscriptions, retaining customers and attracting advertising.
He stressed, however, that professionally produced films and television series will remain the......
Dancehall Star Masicka continues to revel in the success of Forever Reign, his third studio LP which dropped in August.
This, as Forever Reign continued an impressive chart run for Masicka, making him the first male Dancehall artist of the decade to have his first three studio albums land inside the Top 5 of the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart.
His debut album, 438, reached No. 2 in 2021, followed by Generation of Kings at No. 2 in 2023 and Forever Reign at No. 4 in 2026.
Dancehall Superstar Vybz Kartel has announced the release of a brand new body of work entitled "The Sun".
Set to drop on December 18, the project would serve as the follow-up to "God & Time" released June 5 via TJ Records/Vybz Kartel Muzik.
There are numerous projects in the works by the dancehall giant who also promises to release a deluxe edition of the acclaimed 14-track "God & Time" project which features the title track, collabs with the likes of Spice, Wizkid, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Mavado & Farruko.
Shakira surprised fans during her Madrid residency Saturday night by bringing Dua Lipa on stage for a special performance.
The two global stars performed Shakira’s classic “Antología” together, with Shakira praising Lipa and thanking her for accepting the invitation.
The collaboration follows Dua Lipa’s performance of “Antología” during a concert in Bogotá last year, which drew praise from Shakira at the time.
Shakira is currently performing a 12-show Madrid residency as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which continues through October 11....
Drake is reportedly being considered as a headliner for the 2027 Coachella music festival in California.
The report comes from industry publication HitsDailyDouble, which says the rapper is “in the Coachella discussion.”
Drake previously headlined Coachella in 2015 and made a guest appearance at the festival in 2017.
A 2027 headline slot would come as Drake prepares for a world tour and promotes his latest music.
Rand B singer Chris Brown’s former housekeeper Maria Avila has accepted a reduced $9.5-million award over a 2020 dog attack at the singer’s Los Angeles home.
A jury had initially awarded Avila $12.9 million, but a judge ruled that amount was excessive.
The judge found evidence of lasting emotional distress and some persistent pain, but insufficient evidence for extensive permanent nerve damage.
Avila’s sister will retain her separate $885,000 award for emotional distress after witnessing the attack.
