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Smokey Robinson Rape Accusers Slam Singer’s Defamation Claims, Say Press Conference Was Fair Game

Smokey Robinson’s former housekeepers say they had the right to hold a press conference publicizing an explosive rape lawsuit against the Motown legend and are asking a judge to toss defamation counterclaims in the contentious legal proceedings. A motion filed Friday (June 20) takes issue with the countersuit Robinson filed after four anonymous former housekeepers […]

Photos From the BMAC Juneteenth Weekend Celebration of Black Music

Saluting the joy and power of Black music. Commemorating freedom. Honoring the legacy of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. That was the three-pronged celebration behind the “Say It Loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!” Juneteenth Summit that took place on Saturday (June 21), hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Primary Wave and […]

Fans Choose KATSEYE’s ‘Gabriela’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

“Gabriela,” the new single from KATSEYE, tops this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 20) on Billboard, choosing the global girl group’s fresh track as their favorite new music release of the past week. Related Friday Music Guide: New Music From Karol G, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Haim and More 06/20/2025 Votes […]

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform National Anthem Before Game 7 of NBA Finals

At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth is still making it to the NBA Finals. The award-winning actress, singer, Oklahoma native, Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee and unabashed Oklahoma City Thunder fan is performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 7 of the title series between the Thunder and the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night (June 22), the NBA announced. Chenoweth’s […]

Billy Strings Shares Heartbreaking News of His Mom’s Death at Kentucky Show

Billy Strings paid tribute to his mother during a concert in Kentucky, just hours after learning of her passing. Early in his sold-out show at Lexington’s Rupp Arena on Friday (June 20), the 32-year-old bluegrass star told the audience that his mother, Debra Apostal, had died in her sleep following his hometown performance at the […]