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The Weeknd‘s latest entry in the After Hours promo catalog boasted more than a few unexpected moments of candor. One such moment saw Abel looking back on the first time he heard Usher‘s 2012 single “Climax,” which he assessed as one of the examples he noticed at the time of how his own House of Balloons project had […]

One positive effect of COVID-19‘s societal push toward staying at home is that, for many, it’s opened up large chunks of time for reading deep-dives like this new one centered on the Weeknd. Speaking with Jem Aswad for Variety across two pieces published on Wednesday, the After Hours artist got decidedly reflective on recently turning 30 […]

Another day, another Instagram Live battle.  On Saturday, it was T-Pain and Lil Jon’s turn to enter the ring, and they did not disappoint.  The highlight of the entire affair was definitely when Lil Jon played an unreleased song featuring Usher and Lil Jon, which was apparently written by Jermaine Dupri.  At one point in their […]

The lineup for the inaugural Lovers & Friends music festival is stacked with hip-hop heavy-hitters from the past and present. But unfortunately for organizers, the event has been overshadowed by confusion and conflicting reports. Promotional powerhouse Goldenvoice took to social media on Tuesday to reveal the festival’s first-ever lineup, which included acts like Megan Thee Stallion, Ludacris, Fat […]

Atlanta singer Summer Walker has released her debut album Over It—the follow-up to her 2018 breakout project Last Day of Summer. The album spans 18 tracks, including the singles “Playing Games,” “Stretch You Out” with A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and the platinum-certified “Girls Need Love” remix featuring Drake. Walker spoke about the Drizzy collaboration during […]

Despite its obvious fakeness, an Instagram post including copied-and-pasted text stating “Instagram does not have my permission to share photos or messages” has gone viral, effectively ensuring the Facebook-ization of all we hold dear. Scooter Braun, Waka Flocka, Judd Apatow, Julia Roberts, Taraji P. Henson, Josh Brolin, Rob Lowe, El-P, T.I., and Rick Perry are among the […]

Usher and Rich the Kid were reportedly attacked. According to TMZ, the artists were recording at West Hollywood’s Westlake Recording Studio when robbers entered the studio and left with jewelry and cash.  The publication also reports that multiple gun shots were fired and a bodyguard was badly beaten. Police have surrounded the studio and are […]

Months after announcing their separation, Usher and Grace Miguel have officially started divorce proceedings. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Usher filed for divorce Friday in Atlanta. The 40-year-old singer married Miguel in September 2015, about six years after they began dating. Grace previously worked as Usher’s manager. The couple did not share any children. TMZ reports that the legal […]

Georgia singer-songwriter Jacquees launched the Twittersphere into an exhausting debate on Monday, after declaring himself the “King of R&B.”  Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign quickly stepped in for a word, people exposed themselves for suggesting Bryson Tiller was better than Usher, and the wisest among us nodded resolutely toward the alter of King Beyoncé.  But Diddy is dismissing […]

The Global Citizens Festival: Mandela 100 event is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa, featuring performances from Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Usher, Wizkid, plus Beyoncé and JAY-Z. Bey and JAY are set to perform a two-hour set at the festival, which takes place at the FNB Stadium, starting at 2:22 p.m. EST. Make […]