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Kehlani has found support from fellow artist Vic Mensa, who penned an Instagram post on Wednesday (May 7) applauding her stance on the ongoing Gaza War. The singer included her pro-Palestinian views in her new video, “Next 2 U,” sparking backlash. Consequently, some of her concerts, including a planned Central Park show during Pride Month, have been canceled due to security concerns raised by New York City officials. Vic Mensa, however, sees her willingness to speak out about important issues as nothing but brave. “Few artists, and even fewer at your level of success, have chosen to center humanity and…

When Rascal Flatts and the Backstreet Boys hit the stage at the ACM Awards on Thursday night, look for their medley to contain a few surprises. “We close out with ‘Thriller,’” bassist/singer Jay DeMarcus jokes to Billboard. Maybe not, but they will sing a combo of BSB and Rascal Flatts hits with the two groups relying on their trademark harmonies. Rascal Flatts guitarist/vocalist Joe Don Rooney had nothing but praise for their new duet partners following rehearsal. “They’re just such great singers and their melodies are so good,” he tells Billboard. “They know how to stack them. It’s like a…

Brad Arnold, singer and drummer of the Mississippi-based rock band 3 Doors Down, announced Wednesday (May 7) that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. “Got some not-so-good news for you today,” Arnold said in a video posted to social media, revealing that he’s fighting clear cell renal cell carcinoma and that it’s metastasized into his lung. Due to Arnold’s diagnosis, the band is canceling its upcoming summer tour, with dates that were set to begin next week in Florida and continued through August. Arnold said that he’s leaning on his faith through the medical battle (“I have no…

SZA revealed she owes Beyoncé publishing rights for using lyrics from “Listen” on “SOS” but says the music icon never asked her to pay up. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe SZA admitted she owes Beyoncé a chunk of her publishing rights after borrowing lyrics from the pop icon’s 2006 ballad “Listen.” SZA used some of the lyrics for her 2022 track “SOS”, but says the…

Cazzu expands her ruling on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 as her chart-topping single “Con Otra” adds a third consecutive week atop the ranking (dated May 10). It’s the second-longest command of the year, after La T y La M’s “Amor De Vago,” featuring Malandro de América, dominated for 12 weeks between January and April (the latter holds at No. 4 for a second week). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Cazzu also adds her 19th entry and fourth song of her No. 4-peaking album Latinaje, as “Mala Suerte,” bows at No.…

A$AP Rocky said the stress of his gun assault trial stifled his creativity and revealed he’s channeling the experience into new music. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe A$AP Rocky opened up about the emotional weight of his recent legal battle and how it stalled his creativity during a revealing interview published by Variety. The rapper was acquitted in February by a Los Angeles jury on…

Growth in music and concert revenue pushed K-pop company SM Entertainment’s consolidated revenue to 231.4 billion KRW ($159 million), up 5.2% from the prior-year period. Operating profit of 32.6 billion KRW ($22 million) was up 109.6% while operating margin improved to 32.6% from 15.5%.  SM’s concert revenue grew 58.0% to 39 billion KRW ($27 million) on the strength of tours by NCT 127, aespa, TVXQ and Minho. Merchandise and licensing rose 9.4% and appearances slipped 12.3%.  Recorded music revenue increased 23.1% despite fewer big releases than in the prior-year period. Hearts2Hearts’ debut single, “The Chase,” was released on February 24…

When some people first saw LISA‘s attire at the 2025 Met Gala, an unexpected question came to mind: “Wait, is that Rosa Parks on her underwear?” But according to a rep for one of the designers she worked with, the answer is a definite no. In a statement to Vulture after the Monday (May 5) event, a spokesperson for Henry Taylor — an artist who collaborated on the BLACKPINK star’s Louis Vuitton look with Pharrell Williams — clarified that no civil rights pioneers were featured on LISA’s look whatsoever, despite online backlash that occurred when people mistakenly believed that Parks’…

BET will break open the time capsule to celebrate the 25th anniversary of former music video countdown, 106 & Park.On Tuesday (May 6), the network announced that the show’s 25th anniversary special will be held during the 2025 BET Awards on Monday, June 9. Slated to reunite are former 106 & Park hosts AJ Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Terrance J, Rocsi Diaz, Keshia Chanté and ‘Mr. 106 & Park,’ Bow Wow. Also joining are throwback artists Amerie, Mya, B2K, T.I. and Jim Jones.The original show premiered on September 2000 and, for fourteen years, was an after-school favorite of hip-hop and…

Tyre Nichols became the focus of national outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct after a jury cleared three former Memphis officers of all state charges tied to his deadly beating during a traffic stop in January 2023. After more than eight hours of deliberation, on Wednesday (May 7), the panel found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression. The decision came at the end of a seven-day trial, marking the second courtroom battle for the trio in connection to Nichols’ death. “Today’s verdict in the…