Mesfin Fekadu
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How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career
Johnta Austin now has two Grammy Awards and has co-written a handful of other multi-platinum hits deemed R&B classics, including Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You." And the debut album he first worked on at 13 finally came out -- when Austin was 39 in 2019. → Read More
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion win big at BET Awards
Cardi B's "WAP" has new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant. The Grammy-winning star debuted her baby bump during a live performance Sunday alongside husband Offset as well as Quavo and Takeoff of Migos. She also won video of the year for her Megan Thee Stallion-assisted No. 1 hit "WAP." → Read More
Underwood wins at CMT Awards; Gladys Knight, H.E.R. perform
NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood has another reason to rejoice — she extended her record as the most decorated artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards, thanks → Read More
Little Big Town wins at CMT Music Awards; Lady A performs
The CMT Music Awards are drunk on Little Big Town's “Wine, Beer, Whiskey." → Read More
Wayne Brady, his Black experience and his new spoken-word piece
For years Wayne Brady had been working on a one-man show about being a young Black man growing up in Orlando, but he could never finish the project. That's until acclaimed actor Glenn Close asked him to participate in her spoken word jazz album. → Read More
Wayne Brady and his Black experience
NEW YORK (AP) — For years Wayne Brady had been working on a one-man show about being a young Black man growing up in Orlando, but he could never finis... → Read More
Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards
It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son. → Read More
Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
The Weeknd is having a great weekend: The pop star nominated for a whopping 16 Billboard Music Awards has won eight — so far. → Read More
Drake, The Weeknd poised for big night at Billboard Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the Grammys’ biggest critics, who felt they’ve been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at another eve... → Read More
Harvey Mason jr. becomes official CEO of Recording Academy
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Mason jr., can drop the interim from his title: He’s now the official president and CEO of The Recording Academy. → Read More
New DMX album 'Exodus' drops May 28
A new album from DMX will be released later this month, according to Swizz Beatz, DMX's longtime producer and collaborator. "EXODUS," featuring new material, will be released on Def Jam, where DMX released most of his albums and made music history. → Read More
‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya’: New DMX album out on May 28
NEW YORK - A new album from DMX will be released later this month. → Read More
Top nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards
NEW YORK - The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show. → Read More
Bye, bye, bye: Latin American boy band CNCO loses member
NEW YORK - The Latin American boy band CNCO is downsizing. → Read More
Bye, bye, bye: Latin American boy band CNCO loses member
NEW YORK - The Latin American boy band CNCO is downsizing. → Read More
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: ‘I am not a loser’
NEW YORK - Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: “I am not a... → Read More
Getting up Close with Glenn and Ted Nash, new duo in jazz
NEW YORK — Glenn Close recently made music-related headlines for her playful performance of “Da Butt” at the Academy Awards, but the reve → Read More
Getting up Close with Glenn and Ted Nash, new duo in jazz
NEW YORK - Glenn Close recently made music-related headlines for her playful performance of “Da Butt” at the Academy Awards, but the revered actor has... → Read More
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY’s Gov Ball festival
NEW YORK - Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden, before she ha... → Read More
In major decision, Grammys cut nomination review committees
NEW YORK - The 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. The Recording Academy made the announcement Friday after the board of trustees met and approved the change. → Read More