Aretha Franklin's Niece Resigns as Estate Executor
’s niece, Sabrina Owens, has resigned as executor of the late soul singer’s estate amid mounting family tensions, the Detroit Free Press reports. Owens announced her de
Aaron Cohen and Jarren Benton dine on the finest in the video for "Yeezy 350" –
NY underground music stalwart Aaron Cohen is an unpredictable man who mixes his love for boom-bap style rap with his off-kilter sensibilities. He recently put out his full-length p
Megan Thee Stallion Teams With Phony Ppl for Groovy New Song ‘Fkn Around’
When Megan Thee Stallion made her Tiny Desk concert debut back in December, she premiered a brand-new track for the live audience with Phony Ppl. Nearly two months later, the Houst
Josh Klinghoffer Talks Red Hot Chili Peppers Firing: 'It Truly Felt Like a Death'
Last December, former guitarist Josh Klinghoffer got a text from Flea, asking him to come over to his Los Angeles home to “discuss the state of things.” Right away, he
Dave Mustaine Slates Book About Megadeth's 'Rust in Peace' Album
will release a new book detailing the making of one of the group’s high water marks, their 1990 album, Rust in Peace. The volume, which Mustaine titled Building the Perfect B
Watch Harry Styles Join Lizzo For a Surprise Performance of ‘Juice’ in Miami
Harry Styles kicked off Super Bowl weekend on Thursday night (Jan. 30) by making a surprise appearance during Lizzo's set at the SiriusXM and Pandora Super Bowl Opening Dr
Wes Wilson, Iconic Psychedelic Poster Artist, Dead at 82
Wes Wilson, the influential poster artist whose work adorned concert prints by some of the 1960s’ most popular rock bands, died January 24th at the age of 82, the New York Ti
Lil Wayne’s ‘Funeral’ Album Is Finally Here: Stream It Now
Lil Wayne first gave hints about his Funeral project way back in 2016, but on Friday (Jan. 31) — a little later than expected — the album finally became
15 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch in 2020
In 2019, a flurry of young stars exploded onto the scene from both the R&B and hip-hop spheres. Last year, Billboard watched the rapid growth of Megan Thee Stallion, YBN Corda
Rev Run Says Kobe Bryant Recorded an Unreleased Song With Run-D.M.C.
Before his days of lacing up Nikes, Kobe Bryant was once signed to Adidas. The late Laker legend also enjoyed a brief rap career, where he inked a deal to Sony Records in 1999, but
Watch Jimmy Eat World's Joyous Tiny Desk Concert
It’s been 20 years since ’s breakthrough Clarity, but the band is quietly releasing music that stands up to its endearing early emo-rock work. An example: “L
Ousted Grammy CEO Deborah Dugan Escalates War Against Recording Academy
Ousted president and CEO sent an open letter to the ’s Executive Committee, asking them to release her from her arbitration clause and ensure the investigation “calls]
Daryl Hall and John Oates Are Plotting a New Album, Not a 50th Anniversary Celebration
and are going to spend much of the summer on the road with Squeeze and KT Tunstall, but when the tour wraps, they’re hoping to turn their attention to their first collection
Alicia Keys Reveals How Kobe Bryant Grammys Tribute Came Together in ‘Minutes’
Alicia Keys stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday (Jan. 29) to talk about how her Grammys tribute to Kobe Bryant came together at the last minute. "We were all
Shaquille O'Neal on Kobe Bryant's Death: 'I Haven't Felt a Pain That Sharp in a While'
Shaquille O’Neal opened up about the death of his Lakers teammate during an emotional TNT tribute to Bryant at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Dwyane Wade, Charles Barkley, Ke
Rihanna Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant: ‘Still Doesn’t Feel Real’
Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the world remains in a state of shock. After the news of Bryant dying in a helicopter crash Sunday (Jan. 26) along with his 13-
Watch Newly-Minted Grammy Winner Koffee’s Debut Tiny Desk Concert
Fresh off her win for best reggae album thanks to her Rapture EP at the 2020 Grammy Awards, NPR unleashed Koffee's debut Tiny Desk concert on Monday morning (Jan. 27). Th