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MEGA / Kevin Mazur / Chris Polk;WWD / Getty For many grade school graduates, being part of the marching band proved to be a formidable experience that influenced the trajectory of their future careers. That notion applies on a greater scale for the countless “band geeks” who went on to become certified celebrities in the world of entertainment. From super producers like Pharrell Williams and GRAMMY-winning singers like Lizzo to […]

Source: Brianna Bryson / Getty Bob Mackie, the legendary designer whose sequined, theatrical creations helped define American show-business glamour, died Sept. 14 at 87. An official statement on his Instagram announcing his death stated: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, […]

Getty Images / Jasmine Crockett / Chris Brown Rep. Jasmine Crockett is hearing it online after honoring Chris Brown and Usher at their Texas stadium tour stop. The outgoing Texas Congresswoman took the stage Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington during the Chris Brown and Usher joint R&B Tour, joined by State Rep. Venton Jones and producer Roccstar, to help bestow the surprise honor on the musicians. Telling the crowd she “couldn’t […]

Source: @4xtradageneral / Instagram 4xtra, the former No Jumper host, has been arrested for attempted murder, according to sources. The West Coast rapper, whose real name is Resan Bingham, was booked by the LAPD Wednesday morning. His bail was reportedly set at $1 million. 4xtra previously had a rough Fourth of July after losing two fingers in a firework accident. Around the time of incident, he asked his followers an […]

Source: getty / Getty Alicia Keys didn’t just arrive on the R&B scene in 2001; she practically kicked the door down, sat at a piano, and started singing like she’d been doing it for 40 years. From breathtaking piano ballads to hip-hop collaborations and giant New York anthems, these songs are not only beloved fan favorites, but they also helped Alicia Keys blossom from a promising young pianist into a […]

Prince Williams With her 2020 album, Chilombo, smooth-singing R&B sensation Jhené Aiko elevated her profile to even bigger heights: three GRAMMY nominations, one amongst them being “Album Of The Year,” top music honors at the NAACP Image Awards with a win for “Outstanding Album,” her highest album sales to date, Platinum certification within a year and further proof that she can serve as the Sade for a new generation. Much […]

Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Houston officially kicked off the Cash Money & No Limit Tour on Sept. 11, 2026, bringing two of Southern Hip-Hop’s most legendary crews together for a night that once seemed almost impossible. Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Cash Money and No Limit helped define an era while representing opposite sides of one of the South’s biggest rap rivalries in the late ’90s and early 2000s. […]

WENN / Raymond Boyd /Joe Papeo ; Variety ; Penske Media/Getty It was 30 years ago today that beloved rap star Tupac Shakur would succumb to the injuries he suffered a week prior in a drive-by shooting that, only recently, came to some form of justice. Although we lost him physically in 1996, the legacy of 2Pac has continued to resonate in hip-hop thanks to a classic catalog that will […]

Source: Blizzard Entertainment / Blizzard BlizzCon 2026 was the gaming convention’s triumphant return after a three-year hiatus and lived up to all the hype and beyond. Kicking off Saturday, Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony that featured breaking news about beloved Blizzard Entertainment titles like Diablo and World of Warcraft, it was all gas and gaming culture for the two-day convention in Anaheim, Ca. The opening ceremony was set off […]