Keyshia Cole and Frank Ocean Hit the Studio Together

Monica Morgan/Getty ImagesR&B chanteuse Keyshia Cole and Frank Ocean appear to have teamed up to create some new music for Cole’s next album. Cole posted a photo of the pair on Instagram, after a productive day of working in the studio Wednesday.
Apollonia Writes Open Letter to Prince

Warner Brothers/Getty ImagesPurple Rain‘s leading lady, Apollonia Kotero, has written an open letter to her former lover and Purple Rain co-star, Prince, that she’s posted on her official Facebook page. “My Dear Prince,” the letter begins. “I have never known you
Rihanna and Drake Share a Kiss Onstage in Miami, Fans Go Wild

Samir Hussein/RedfernsThey aren’t taking their love for granted — are Rihanna and Drake really dating after all? Spotted in Miami, Florida, Drake planted a kiss on Rih Rih’s neck onstage during his Summer Sixteen concert, causing his fans to explode with excitement.
John Legend Calls US National Anthem “Weak”; Tweets About Donald Trump

Business WireWhat so proudly we don’t hail? John Legend reportedly isn’t in favor of America’s national anthem, calling it “weak“on his Twitter account and nominating “America the Beautiful” as the country’s national anthem instead. “My vote is for America the
BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Coming Thursday, Toni Braxton to Be Honored

ABC/ Lou RoccoBroadcast Music Inc.’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards will be held Thursday in Atlanta. This year, the performing rights organization is honoring legendary R&B songstress Toni Braxton with the BMI President’s Award, joining the company of previous winners like Ludacris and Will.i.am.
Janelle Monáe Speaks Out Against Gun Violence After Cousin's Killed in Drive-by Shooting

Mireya Acierto/WireImageJanelle Monáe has lost a relative to gun violence in Kansas City, Kansas. The singer on Wednesday remembered her cousin, Natasha Hays, in a series of tweets. “Gun violence has struck home. My beautiful 1st cousin
Prince's Former Band The Revolution's Series of Reunion Shows to Begin Thursday

Waring Abbott/Getty ImagesPrince‘s former backing band The Revolution is set to perform the first of its three reunion shows this week tonight in the late music icon’s former hometown of Minneapolis. The band, which consists of bassist Brown Mark, keyboardist/vocalist Lisa
Alicia Keys to Debut New Song in Upcoming Movie “Queen of Katwe”

RCA/Paola KudackiA new Alicia Keys song will be featured in Queen of Katwe, a new film based on the true story of a girl who rises from the streets of Uganda to become an international chess champion. The
Mario Barrett Explains the Message Behind the Music on New Album

Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesMario Barrett is back with a new single and forthcoming album that he promises will be a true representation of his artistry. Barrett, who was featured on ABC’s Greatest Hits in July performing his 2004 hit single “Let