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Smokey Robinson has denied shocking new claims of sexual assault, saying through his attorney that the “vile, false allegations” are merely “an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon.” In a statement Wednesday (May 7), lawyer Christopher Frost says he will “fiercely defend” both Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances, against the $50 million lawsuit claiming the R&B legend raped four different housekeepers over the course of nearly two decades. “As this case progresses, the evidence (the crucial element that guides us) will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract…

[Spoiler alert: This story contains the identity of the winner and runners-up revealed on Wednesday night’s (May 7) season 13 finale of The Masked Singer.] In a season that has featured the unmasking of a mess of music stars — including Edwin McCain (Nessy), Method Man (Stud Muffin) and Flavor Flav (Space Ranger), plus actors Matthew Lawrence (Paparazzo), Candace Cameron Bure (Cherry Blossom) and James Van Der Beek (Griffin) and boxer Oscar De La Hoya (Fuzzy Peas), among others — when the confetti rained down on Wednesday night’s (May 7) Masked Singer finale, it was no surprise who came out…

In a promo for this weekend’s new Saturday Night Live, it seems like Walton Goggins still has White Lotus on his mind as he teases his hosting debut. Paired with SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez, the promo finds Goggins poking fun at the weekly White Lotus-style “who’s gonna die?” fan theories, applying them to the penultimate episode of season 50.  Hernandez attempts to rein in Goggins’ death theories, saying, “It’s not that kind of show, man. It’s SNL, no one’s gonna die.” Goggins presses on regardless, confidently adding, “Colin Jost, Michael Che, murder-suicide,” to which Hernandez replies, “No! These are…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have launched an official inquiry into the event ticketing business at the urging of President Donald Trump, the agencies announced Wednesday (May 7). As part of the inquiry, “the agencies invite members of the public to submit comments and information on harmful practices and on potential regulation or legislation to protect consumers in the industry,” according to a press release. Anyone “impacted by anticompetitive practices in the live concert and entertainment industry” will have 60 days to submit comments to Regulations.gov, with the comment period concluding on July 7.…

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…