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"Colorado Springs mother wanted in double homicide of children. Gaston Glock, creator of famous pistol, dies at 94 years old."

Kennedy Center Honors 2023 salutes Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, and Queen Latifah. Special airs tonight on CBS and Paramount+.

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Tyla's hit "Water" gains viral popularity in the Philippines after Sarah Geronimo and Kathryn Bernardo's performances.

Cardi B, Offset, and their kids return to the big screen in Baby Shark's Big Movie, now streaming on Paramount+.

Eminem's early life, rise to fame, and personal life, including his success in the music industry and real estate investments.

Nicki Minaj releases Pink Friday 2, a nostalgic album that revisits her pop-rap roots and showcases her writing and rhyming abilities.

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in Dec. 2023, adding to his long list of legal troubles, including drug possession and battery.

Snoop Dogg's wife, Shante, has been a major part of his life and career, overcoming challenges and building her own success.

Singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly are reportedly expecting their first child together, sparking pregnancy rumors at Nelly's Black and White Ball.

Snoop Dogg gives up weed and Martha Stewart cancels Thanksgiving. The iconic duo continues to collaborate with limited edition crossbody bags.

Billboard's Friday Music Guide highlights new music from Drake, André 3000, Tate McRae, Ozuna, Sabrina Carpenter, 2 Chainz, and Lil Wayne.

André 3000 returns after 17 years with New Blue Sun, an instrumental album featuring wind instruments, leaving fans wondering about rap.

Argentinian producer Bizarrap brought fiery performances to the Latin Grammys stage with guests like Shakira and Milo J.

Cassie accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of yearslong abuse and rape, including beatings, drug use, and forced sex with other men.

Disturbing video of student Jonathan Lewis being brutally attacked by a mob goes viral, leading to arrests and shock in the US and Canada.

Timothée Chalamet hosted a musical episode of SNL, rapping in the monologue and playing multiple Troye Sivans in a sketch.

SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Victoria Monét, and Taylor Swift lead the 2024 Grammy nominations, with Swift potentially making history with her win.

Action Bronson celebrates the New York City Marathon and his partnership with New Balance at a kick-off party.

Flavor Flav's polarizing rendition of the national anthem at a Milwaukee Bucks game has gone viral, adding to his storied career.

Britney Spears' memoir, voiced by Michelle Williams, includes a section where Spears praises *NSYNC's hip hop flavor but mocks Justin Timberlake for trying too hard to fit in. Fans are reacting with excitement and amusement on social media.

NBA star Damian Lillard, also known as Dame D.O.L.L.A., hints at a collaboration with Giannis Antetokounmpo on a future song.

Taylor Swift dazzles on the red carpet at the premiere of her concert film, The Eras Tour, at The Grove in Hollywood.

21 Savage finally performs in Canada with Drake after being initially barred, marking his first performance outside the US since his immigration issues.

Jeezy has filed for divorce from wife Jeannie Mai Jenkins after two years of marriage, seeking joint custody of their 18-month-old daughter.

Kamala Harris to Honor 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop With Event at Her D.C. Residence. Hip-hop receives recognition at the Emmys.

Nelly and Ashanti confirm their rekindled romance at the MTV VMAs, hinting at possible future collaborations.

Taylor Swift dominated the MTV Video Music Awards, but backstage drama between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake was just a fangirl moment.

50 Cent could face battery charges after throwing a microphone that hit a woman during a concert in Los Angeles.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their second child, a baby boy whose name has not yet been revealed. The couple's first child is named RZA Athelston Mayers, and it is speculated that the second child's name will also begin with an "R."

ESPN's First Take has announced that Shannon Sharpe will be joining the show on Mondays and Tuesdays during the upcoming football season.

Virginia rapper Magoo, real name Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, passed away at 50. Timbaland and others pay tribute to the late artist.

Rapper Magoo, known for his work with Timbaland, is reportedly dead at 50, sparking an outpouring of tributes on social media.

Rapper Magoo (real name Melvin Barcliff) has reportedly passed away at the age of 50, leading to an outpouring of tributes on social media.

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and wounding Megan Thee Stallion.

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

Rapper Tory Lanez's father makes emotional appeal ahead of his sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, sparking online conversations about misogynoir.

Rapper G Herbo to plead guilty to federal wire fraud charges.

Search warrant served in connection with Tupac Shakur's unsolved killing.

JT and Lil Uzi Vert reconcile after BET Awards drama.