Quincy Jones, one of the most influential figures in music history, has passed away at the age of 91. A renowned producer, composer, and musician, Jones shaped the sound of jazz, pop, and R&B across decades. His collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Jones' innovative approach to production and his ability to blend genres made him a towering figure whose legacy continues to inspire musicians today. His death marks the end of an era in music history.
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Lauryn Hill & Wu-Tang Clan Earn 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its nominees for the 2026 induction class. The list includes 17 artists that span pop, rock, and hip-hop. Lauryn Hill and the Wu-Tang Clan appear on the ballot for the first time. Notably, Hill joins as one of the only hip-hop acts nominated this year. Their inclusion continues a gradual shift toward recognizing rap’s long-standing influence on popular music. Hill’s nomination centers on her 1998 solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a re
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Rock Hall 2026 Nominees Span Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Phil Collins and Wu‑Tang Clan
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled 17 nominees for its 2026 class, with a ballot that stretches from Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill to Phil Collins, Shakira and Wu‑Tang Clan. Also in the mix are Oasis, Pink, INXS, Iron Maiden, Sade, Luther Vandross, New Edition, Joy Division/New Order, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol and The Black Crowes. Ten of those acts — including Collins, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu‑Tang Clan — are appearing on the ballot for th
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Teyana Taylor Named As One Of Time Magazine’s “Women Of The Year”
Teyana Taylor can now add another achievement to her already impressive resume. On Thursday (Feb.26), Time dropped off its annual “Women of the Year” list. Taylor—who graces the cover of the magazine—was selected for its prestigious 2026 class, along with 15 other pioneering women. According to Taylor, she predicted it all. “I love when it’s hard—that means it’s of purpose. I want everything that is supposed to be mine. And I’m going to work my ass off to make sure that I see that.” Taylor ref
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“RHOP” Star Wendy Osefo Faces 16 Fraud Charges Over Alleged Staged Burglary
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star and professor Wendy Osefo is awaiting trial on 16 fraud‑related charges after authorities accused her of staging a 2024 home burglary to collect insurance money. Prosecutors in Maryland allege that Osefo and her husband, attorney Eddie Osefo, claimed more than 400,000 dollars in losses from a reported break‑in at their Potomac house, including luxury bags, jewelry and electronics that investigators later said showed “inconsistencies” when compared with social‑me
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A$AP Rocky Marks First Year as Ray‑Ban Creative Director with All‑Metal Eyewear Drop
A$AP Rocky is celebrating his first year as Ray‑Ban’s creative director by dropping a new all‑metal eyewear collection that introduces his first optical designs for the brand. The nine‑piece line leans into slim wire frames, rimless silhouettes and wraparound shapes, reworking Ray‑Ban’s legacy codes through what the brand describes as a nostalgic‑but‑modern lens. Narrow rectangles, soft ovals and a single store‑exclusive wraparound style are finished in classic metallic tones, keeping the focu
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Met Gala Sets “Fashion Is Art” as 2026 Theme
This year’s Met Gala will take place under the theme “Fashion Is Art,” inviting designers and celebrities to treat the museum’s famous staircase as a literal moving gallery. The 2026 benefit will again be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and timed to the opening of its spring Costume Institute exhibition, which will explore how clothing, sculpture, painting and performance have overlapped across the last century. Organizers say the idea is to highlight garments that blur the l
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