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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Odeal Is Hitting The Road With Kehlani
Rising UK singer Odeal is set to join Kehlani on the road as part of her newly announced 2026 world tour. Kehlani’s run, which includes a 33‑date North American leg, will support her self‑titled album and bring a mix of R&B, alt‑soul and global acts to arenas and amphitheatres across the US and Canada. The tour kicks off August 6 in Minneapolis and hits cities like Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Vancouver before wrapping October 3 in the Bay Area. Ticket sites list
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Isaiah Rashad Says He Didn’t Get “Frank Ocean Perks” After Coming Out As Bi
Isaiah Rashad has reflected on what happened after he was outed and later spoke publicly about being bisexual, saying he didn’t get the “Frank Ocean perks” some people assumed would follow. In new comments shared on social media, he pushes back on the idea that coming out gave him special treatment or a career boost. The rapper notes that while Frank Ocean’s coming‑out moment became a kind of mythologised industry turning point, his own experience was far messier and didn’t come with a wave of
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US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center title
A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre's temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations. Trump's name must be taken off the institution's title, its façade - and any other physical or digital signage - and official materials within 14 days, according to the order. A spoke
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Tyla Links Up With Future For 2026 World Cup Anthem “Game Time”
Tyla is officially in her World Cup bag, teaming up with Future for “Game Time,” one of the headline singles from the 2026 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. The track, released via FIFA Sound, leans into stadium‑ready energy with big horns, heavy bass and call‑and‑response moments built for clips from packed arenas and fan watch parties. “Game Time” dropped alongside a cinematic video that cuts between Future and Tyla performing and scenes designed to mimic tournament adrenaline. Produced by Grammy‑wi
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Snoop Dogg Fires Back At Daz Dillinger Over Death Row Money Claims
Snoop Dogg has responded sharply to Daz Dillinger after his cousin accused him of blocking production credits and mishandling Death Row money. In a recent video, Daz claimed Snoop shut him out of producing on Tha Dogg Pound’s 2024 album W.A.W.G. (We All We Got) to keep more money for himself now that he controls Death Row Records. After the comments started circulating, Snoop clapped back in his own clip, saying Daz “ain’t got shit to do but hate on me” and warning that he would “fuck you up… b
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Stunna Girl Thrown in Jail Over Nearly 10‑Year‑Old Case After Traffic Stop
Stunna Girl was arrested in North Carolina this week after a traffic stop exposed an old court issue that’s followed her for nearly a decade. Police in Mooresville pulled over a black and white Mercedes on Thursday night and ended up taking the “Pretty Privilege” rapper into custody on a warrant for failure to appear in a previous case. TMZ reports that she was booked into the Iredell County Detention Center on the outstanding failure‑to‑appear charge tied to an older matter that’s been “hangin
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