Young Thug says his next solo album will take his music in a new direction, with the rapper planning a full R&B project.
The Atlanta artiste says the album will arrive this year and will focus largely on relationships and romance, with only a few heartbreak songs.
Young Thug also revealed that he has several unreleased collaborations with Drake that he hopes to release soon.
He says he would also like to collaborate with R&B legend Mary J. Blige.
International star Shakira has set a new Amazon Music record after her Madrid concert became the platform’s most-viewed livestream by a female artist.
The Colombian superstar’s performance at Shakira Stadium was streamed on Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.
Dua Lipa joined Shakira onstage for an acoustic performance of “Antología,” creating a memorable highlight of the show.
The concert is part of Shakira’s 12-date Madrid residency, which began September 18 and is scheduled to conclude October 11.
Drake is reportedly sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, choosing not to submit his latest music for consideration.
According to Billboard, the Canadian rapper will not submit his three 2026 albums — ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR — to the Recording Academy.
Drake released all three projects in May and later followed with additional music on a deluxe edition of HABIBTI.
Voting for the first round of the Grammys begins this month, with nominations expected to be announced in November....
R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for hits including “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” has died at the age of 69.
Jackson’s family announced his death, describing him as a kind and generous person who loved his family, fans and music. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The New York-born singer rose to prominence during the 1980s and became known for romantic R&B and soul hits including “Tasty Love,” “Jam Tonight” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody.”
Jackson continued recording and performing throughout his career, leaving behind a legacy spanning more than four decades.
The Premier League is seeing growing interest among young Americans following this year’s FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Viewership of England’s top-flight league among Americans aged 18 to 34 is up 20 percent this season, while overall audiences on NBC and USA Network have increased three percent.
Major League Soccer has also benefited, with interest among 16 to 34-year-olds rising 23 percent.
Rihanna is taking Fenty Beauty directly to fans with a special live shopping event on TikTok.
The singer and entrepreneur will host Fenty Beauty’s TikTok Shop Mega Live today, October 6, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
The livestream will feature product drops, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products, as well as some of Rihanna’s personal favourites.
Organisers are also teasing surprise guests, although no names have been announced.
Yung Miami has announced the title of her long-awaited debut solo album, Watch Dis, as she prepares for the next chapter of her career following the City Girls.
The rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, says the project is deeply personal and reflects the criticism, setbacks and personal struggles she has experienced while establishing herself as a solo artiste.
The album will include her hit single “Spend Dat,” along with previously released tracks “F You” and “2008.”
Yung Miami says Watch Dis represents her comeback and an opportunity to prove those who counted her out wrong....
Netflix says its growth is falling short of expectations, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggesting live programming could play a bigger role in attracting and retaining subscribers.
Netflix recorded growth of 13.4 percent between April and June, its slowest pace in nearly three years, while viewing hours increased by just two percent during the first half of the year.
Sarandos says live programming currently accounts for only a small portion of Netflix’s content spending and viewing, but has proven effective at generating new subscriptions, retaining customers and attracting advertising.
He stressed, however, that professionally produced films and television series will remain the......
Dancehall Star Masicka continues to revel in the success of Forever Reign, his third studio LP which dropped in August.
This, as Forever Reign continued an impressive chart run for Masicka, making him the first male Dancehall artist of the decade to have his first three studio albums land inside the Top 5 of the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart.
His debut album, 438, reached No. 2 in 2021, followed by Generation of Kings at No. 2 in 2023 and Forever Reign at No. 4 in 2026.
Dancehall Superstar Vybz Kartel has announced the release of a brand new body of work entitled "The Sun".
Set to drop on December 18, the project would serve as the follow-up to "God & Time" released June 5 via TJ Records/Vybz Kartel Muzik.
There are numerous projects in the works by the dancehall giant who also promises to release a deluxe edition of the acclaimed 14-track "God & Time" project which features the title track, collabs with the likes of Spice, Wizkid, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Mavado & Farruko.
