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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album 'Missionary'
Read full article: Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album 'Missionary'When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop Dogg trusts to steer the ship without question: hit-making producer Dr. Dre.
What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests
Read full article: What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones questsAngelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and Jamie Foxx's Netflix comedy special called “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was.
Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper's lyrics, dies at age 69
Read full article: Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper's lyrics, dies at age 69Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his song lyrics, has died.
Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Read full article: Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nodsEminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Read full article: Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in DetroitDetroit rapper Eminem has spoken in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in his hometown before introducing former President Barack Obama at a rally.
Eminem is going to be a grandfather, he reveals in 'Temporary' music video
Read full article: Eminem is going to be a grandfather, he reveals in 'Temporary' music videoRapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship.
Lil Wayne feels hurt after being passed over as Super Bowl halftime headliner. The snub 'broke' him
Read full article: Lil Wayne feels hurt after being passed over as Super Bowl halftime headliner. The snub 'broke' himLil Wayne opened up for the first time about his devastation after not being selected as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show headline performer in his hometown of New Orleans.
Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce
Read full article: Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis KelceTaylor Swift has won the biggest award at the MTV Video Music Awards — the trophy for video of the year for “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone.
MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11
Read full article: MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate.
Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intact
Read full article: Eminem brings Taylor Swift's historic reign at No. 1 to an end, Stevie Wonder's record stays intactEminem’s 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, unseating Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks.
LL Cool J relearned 'how to rap' on his first album in 11 years, 'The FORCE.' Here's how
Read full article: LL Cool J relearned 'how to rap' on his first album in 11 years, 'The FORCE.' Here's howLL COOL J, the Grammy award winning rapper, actor and author, will release his first new album in 11 years, “The FORCE” on Sept. 6 — 40 years into his hip-hop career.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Read full article: Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit nightSeeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.
Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life
Read full article: Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to lifeSome of Detroit’s greatest musical exports performed at a concert celebrating the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that long symbolized their hometown’s decline.
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Read full article: Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futilityEminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Eminem is apparently playing a concert inside the Fortnite video game, and I have a million questions
Read full article: Eminem is apparently playing a concert inside the Fortnite video game, and I have a million questionsEminem has played concerts on nearly every major stage you could think of. From the Academy Awards to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stage, he’s been everywhere. But now, he can add a concert inside of the popular video game Fortnite to his list.
Jets rookie Jerome Kapp gets social media salute from Eminem for 'Hard Knocks' performance
Read full article: Jets rookie Jerome Kapp gets social media salute from Eminem for 'Hard Knocks' performanceJerome Kapp went from undrafted rookie wide receiver to social media sensation after doing his best Eminem impression.
Eminem’s very first and extremely rare vinyl album will be auctioned off
Read full article: Eminem’s very first and extremely rare vinyl album will be auctioned offSome may think that Eminem’s debut album was 1999′s “The Slim Shady,” but before the Detroit rapper was selling millions of albums worldwide, he was selling copies of his actual first album, 1996′s “Infinite,” out of the back of his car on the streets of Detroit.
Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumph
Read full article: Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumphFor almost as long as the 50 years of history celebrated on Sunday's Grammy awards, rap artists have had an uncomfortable relationship with the music's biggest institution.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame
Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of FameEminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.
Once a retail giant, Kmart now down to 3 stores. Here’s where they’re located
Read full article: Once a retail giant, Kmart now down to 3 stores. Here’s where they’re locatedWhen the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave just a handful of remaining locations for the former retail powerhouse.
Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in
Read full article: Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're inDolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.”.
These tweets about the Super Bowl halftime show are so relatable
Read full article: These tweets about the Super Bowl halftime show are so relatableBest Super Bowl halftime show ever? We’ll leave that to Prince. But best Super Bowl halftime show in a while, right? It seems like most of the people on the internet would agree with that.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees
Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nomineesDolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year’s first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Mickey Guyton, Jhené Aiko, Mary Mary to sing at Super Bowl
Read full article: Mickey Guyton, Jhené Aiko, Mary Mary to sing at Super BowlCountry music star Mickey Guyton will hit this month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B hitmaker Jhené Aiko will perform “America the Beautiful.”.
EXPLAINER: What will Neil Young's protest mean for Spotify?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What will Neil Young's protest mean for Spotify?Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.
Man who broke into Eminem's home gets probation, time served
Read full article: Man who broke into Eminem's home gets probation, time servedA man who broke into Eminem’s suburban Detroit home and allegedly told the rapper “he was there to kill him” has been sentenced to five years probation and time served.
Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
Read full article: Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awardsThe Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees — groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.
Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big
Read full article: Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win bigFour women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: 11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameWhile the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.
Dr. Dre hospitalized for brain aneurysm: report
Read full article: Dr. Dre hospitalized for brain aneurysm: reportFILE - Dr. Dre attends a hand and footprint ceremony honoring Quincy Jones on Nov. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. In a social media post late Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, Dr. Dre said he will be back home soon after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Several music artists and athletes paid tribute to Dre on social media on Tuesday. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Read full article: Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – Interscope Geffen A&M — the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga — has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Group’s Atlantic Records was 2019’s top Billboard 200 label.
Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's antitrust case
Read full article: Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's antitrust caseThe Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has a judge: Obama appointee Amit Mehta, who was assigned the case Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He went to elite U.S. universities, clerked for an appellate court judge and worked for both a D.C. law firm with high-profile clients and as a public defender attorney for low-income clients. As a judge, he’s ruled that lawmakers should get the president’s financial records and has sprinkled his music appreciation into opinions. The Supreme Court sent that case back to a lower court and it is ongoing. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1993 and graduated from the University of Virginia’s law school in 1997.
MTV VMAs honor Chadwick Boseman; The Weeknd, DaBaby perform
Read full article: MTV VMAs honor Chadwick Boseman; The Weeknd, DaBaby performNEW YORK The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, a night highlighting music and pop culture, kicked off with heartfelt words in memory of Chadwick Boseman, as host Keke Palmer told viewers the event was dedicated to the Black Panther icon. Moments after, the Weeknd brought his Blinding Lights" music video where he is bruised and blooded in a red suit to life. DaBaby, backed by the dance crew Jabbawockeez, also performed, running through several of his hits, including Rock Star." The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories: best music video from home and best quarantine performance. Megan Thee Stallion who topped the charts this year with the Beyonc-assisted Savage" and WAP," her viral song with Cardi B earned multiple nominations, including one for artist of the year.
The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs
Read full article: The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAsFILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)
The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs
Read full article: The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAsFILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Chart-topping Grammy winners The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are set to perform at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards this month. MTV announced Tuesday that Colombian singer Maluma and Latin boy band CNCO will also perform at the Aug. 30 event, which was originally to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This year’s VMAs introduces two new categories reflecting the current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.
Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added
Read full article: Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories addedLady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Gaga and Grande both scored nine nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography.
Eminem wants you to wear a mask in new quarantine single alongside Kid Cudi
Read full article: Eminem wants you to wear a mask in new quarantine single alongside Kid CudiBoth of the rappers are billed on this song, but after a listen, it seems like Eminem is the one being featured on a Kid Cudi song. Eminem, at one point, goes off about people not wearing masks in public:“Half of us walking around like a zombie apocalypse. Other half are just p----- off, and don’t wanna wear a mask and they’re just scoffing. 1 rapper advocating for public health in the middle of a pandemic. We didn’t expect to see Eminem becoming a public health advocate on our 2020 bingo card, but we are here for it.