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Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B

Leon Thomas is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing his influence on the future of music.

 

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill enter National Recording Registry

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon. The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress on Thursday announced the induction of Swift’s 2014 album “1989,” Beyoncé’s 2008 anthem “Single Ladies,” Khan’s hit “I Feel for You,” and The Go-Go’s debut

 

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.

 

Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history

Druski will host the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the youngest emcee in the show’s history. BET announced Thursday that the 31-year-old comedian will lead the ceremony, airing live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

 

Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute

Eddie Murphy has received the American Film Institute’s life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony.

 

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Dave Chappelle stands firm through backlash and considers revisiting ‘Chappelle’s Show’

Dave Chappelle finds clarity away from the spotlight in the Ohio village where he lives. In an interview, he reflects on his comedic voice, which has sparked debate and criticism, particularly over jokes about transgender people.

 

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Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building

Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.

 

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Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather’s old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals

Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 in Las Vegas. The fight is surrounded by controversy, with Mayweather calling it an exhibition, while Pacquiao insists it’s a professional bout.

 

Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency

Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris.

 

ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation adds to franchise’s long history of controversy

ABC has canceled a finished season of “The Bachelorette.” It highlights the franchise’s long history of cultural controversy.

 

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Paul Thomas Anderson wins best director Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another,’ claiming 3 awards

Paul Thomas Anderson has won his first Oscar for best director, and it comes for his new film “One Battle After Another.”

 

Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ but opts not to attend

Sean Penn has won best supporting actor Oscar for “One Battle After Another.” The actor previously won two Academy Awards for best actor for Clint Eastwood’s “Mystic River” in 2004 and for portraying Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant’s “Milk” in 2009.

 

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler says the Oscars matter, but he is focused on enjoying the moment with his “Sinners” team.

 

Inside the Actor Awards: Roars as ‘Sinners’ wins big, stars mingling and other off-camera moments

“Sinners” steals the show at the SAG Awards, and the biggest moments happen in the room, not just on TV. On Sunday, Viola Davis announced Michael B.

 

Viola Davis receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards

Viola Davis has used her NAACP Image Awards moment to urge people to face hard truths and heal together.

 

Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says ‘terrible’ BAFTA disruption will be addressed

Deon Cole returns to host the NAACP Image Awards, and he says the night remains focused on celebrating Black excellence.

 

Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in ‘The CEO Club’ series

Serena Williams has shifted her drive from tennis to business, and a new Prime Video series shows how she leads.

 

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 releases a new EP that uses fresh songs to push for peace and unity, led by a tribute to Renee Good.

 

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance has led to a massive surge in global listening. Apple Music reports that his show playlist became the most-played set list on the platform shortly after Sunday’s performance.

 

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Stars set Super Bowl 60 tone, from Green Day f-bomb to performances from Puth, Carlile and Jones

Super Bowl 60 was a star-studded event with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams. Bad Bunny’s halftime show celebrated Puerto Rican culture with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

 

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Cardi B praises Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime moment, opens up about tour and new music

Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show and Cardi B says she is proud of his cultural impact and activism.

 

E-40 and Too $hort’s NFL Honors show underscores Bay Area’s music presence during Super Bowl week

E-40 and Too $hort brought Bay Area hip-hop to the NFL Honors, highlighting the region’s unique sound and culture.

 

How Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones and Charlie Puth are preparing for the Super Bowl pregame stage

Brandi Carlile plans to perform “America the Beautiful” live at the Super Bowl, without prerecorded tracks.

 

Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’

Jon Hamm is set to host the NFL Honors as they mark their 15th anniversary at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

 

Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance

Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his Super Bowl halftime show Sunday. He will highlight Latin identity at America’s most-watched event.

 

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How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the ‘wardrobe malfunction’ to caged kids

The Super Bowl halftime show, lasting about 13 minutes, has sparked decades of conversation. Iconic moments include Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s “wardrobe malfunction” and Beyoncé’s “Formation” performance, which highlighted Black history and identity.

 

E-40 and Too $hort to bring Bay Area hip-hop to NFL Honors stage

E-40 and Too $hort will bring Bay Area hip-hop to the NFL Honors stage. The rap legends perform live Thursday night during the league’s annual awards show in San Francisco.

 

How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage

The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from marching bands to a global spectacle featuring pop stars and cinematic productions.

 

Pharrell calls for empathy from US leaders after being honored at Black Music Collective event

Pharrell Williams uses the Recording Academy stage to pray for U.S. leaders. He hopes they find empathy and mercy for those who love the country but weren’t born there.

 

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammys nominee pack, but Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and others are vying for their moment in the spotlight.

 

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