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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Kodak Black Earns 42 New RIAA Certifications, Including 3 Double Platinum Albums
Kodak Black is celebrating, as he's just been awarded a gang of new sales certifications. On Wednesday (July 22), the Florida rapper received 42 new certifications from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA), awarding a range of songs and albums from across his career the status of Gold (500,000 units), Platinum (1,000,000 units), and Multi-Platinum. Among the new plaques, three of Kodak's albums, Painting Pictures (2017), Project Baby 2 (2017), and Dying to Live (2018), were awarded double
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50 Cent Announces New Track With Eminem And 2Pac For Street Fighter Film
Hip-Hop mogul 50 Cent says he has reunited with rap icon Eminem for a new song created for the upcoming Street Fighter film, revealing that the track will also feature previously unreleased vocals from late hip-hop legend 2Pac. The announcement, made during an appearance on TODAY, signals a high-profile musical collaboration that bridges multiple generations of rap. It also places one of the genre’s most influential voices on the soundtrack through archival recordings rather than artificial int
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Gabrielle Cheyenne Speaks Out After Usher Kicked Her Off The Stage In Nashville
Gabrielle Cheyenne is sharing her side of a viral concert moment that spread across socials after R&B star Usher invited her onstage during The R&B Tour in Nashville. Videos circulating across social media captured Cheyenne appearing reserved while Usher serenaded her before a sold-out audience. The clips quickly drew attention, with many viewers questioning why she seemed less enthusiastic than other fans who have participated in the singer’s signature concert tradition. View this post on I
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Kehlani Named Billboard's No. 1 Hottest R&B Artist of 2026 After Breakout Year
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“The car was unbelievable”: Norris heaps praise on McLaren after Hungary win
World champion Lando Norris heaped praise on the McLaren team on Sunday after driving his updated car to a first win this year in the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Briton repeated his 2025 victory at the Hungaroring, where McLaren have won for the last three years and became the first winner there from pole position since seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton triumphed for Mercedes in 2020. "Wooohh!" he cried on team radio. "Beautiful. The car was unbelievable today. Well done, guys. Incr
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LeBron James Heads to Philadelphia 76ers Eyeing Final NBA Conquest to End Legendary Career
LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills and astonishing longevity, will embark on a 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will aim to win a fifth championship, he announced on Friday. It is the "last decision" for the league's all-time leading scorer – a player dubbed "The Chosen One" when he was still in high school, who has embraced excellence ever since, and never been afraid to use the platform of his superstardom. I thought I was done when the season ende
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