She's Not “Sorry”: Beyoncé Leads 2017 “NME” Award Nominees

ABC/Image Group LABritish music publication NME is out with its 2017 NME Award nominees and Beyoncé leads the list with five nominations. The international icon is up for the Best Album, Best Video, Music Moment of the Year, Hero of the Year and Best International
The Weeknd’s “Party Monster” Gets a Trippy Video; Fans Speculate About “Selena” Reference

Image Group LA/ABCThe Weeknd has released the new music video for his song “Party Monster” and it’s a neon-colored head trip. The warped, hazy visual features the singer mingling with hot women, driving a fast car and
Pastor Launches Prayer Campaign for Kim Burrell

Photo Courtesy of Shanachie EntertainmentPastor and recording artist William Murphy, III launched a seven-day social media campaign to support Kim Burrell, in light of recent anti-LGBTQ statements she made during a church sermon. Titled #1000peoplepraying, the campaign calls for the singer’s fans,
ABC's “Taking the Stage” Highlights African Americans' Contribution to American Culture

ABC/Fred WatkinsTonight ABC will air Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories that Changed America, an all-star celebration of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Ahead of the special that features performances from Mary
Kelly Price Agrees to Sing National Anthem During Soulja Boy & Chris Brown Fight Night

Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival Kelly Price has decided to bring her star power to Soulja Boy and Chris Brown‘s forthcoming boxing match. The singer will perform the national anthem during the highly-anticipated boxing match, set to take place in
Kirk Franklin Unveils New Lyric Video for “My World Needs You”

Christian Lantry, courtesy of RCA InspirationKirk Franklin‘s new lyric video for his single “My World Needs You” shares its powerful message alongside striking images of troubled faces and social unrest. The inspirational track also features vocals from Sarah
Stevie Wonder Serenades Michelle Obama on “The Tonight Show”

Andrew Lipovsky/NBCStevie Wonder performed a very special serenade last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, for none other than the first lady. Michelle Obama was Fallon’s guest for the entire show, one of the highlights
Queen Latifah on Today's Girl Groups: Everyone's “Busy Chasing Destiny's Child, Which You're Never Going to Get”

Frank Micelotta/FOX/PictureGroupQueen Latifah stars in Lee Daniels‘ new Fox series, Star, about a girl group trying to make it in the music business. But, Latifah says, for girl groups today, the music industry is a mixed bag. “I’m not an