Fans of hip-hop production were given a rare behind-the-scenes confession this week when legendary producer The Alchemist revealed he was nearly featured on Lil Wayne’s long-awaited Tha Carter VI — but ultimately missed the opportunity by overthinking it. Speaking with HipHopDX on the red carpet at the 2025 BET Awards, The Alchemist opened … Read more
British singer-songwriter RAYE is entering a bold new chapter in her career, but it hasn’t come without some emotional hurdles. Over the weekend at Governors Ball in New York City, the rising star revealed she was initially terrified to work with Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson—largely due to his legendary collaborations with the late … Read more
The indie music world came together in New York City on Monday night to celebrate the 2025 Libera Awards—an annual event hosted by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and presented by Merlin. Known as the biggest night for independent artists and labels, the ceremony marked the start of Indie Week and … Read more
Mariah Carey is officially entering a bold new chapter in her storied career. The iconic singer has signed a multi-album partnership with Gamma, the independent music company launched by former Apple Music executive Larry Jackson, setting the stage for the release of her highly anticipated 16th studio album. The news of the deal … Read more
Mark Ruffalo is stepping into a powerful new role in Being Heumann, the upcoming Apple Original Film directed by CODA filmmaker Sian Heder. The four-time Oscar nominee joins a growing cast for the feature-length adaptation of Judy Heumann’s acclaimed memoir, which chronicles her trailblazing efforts in the fight for disability rights. Ruffalo is … Read more
After more than a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlett Johansson is finally reflecting on the personal toll that comes with being part of Hollywood’s biggest superhero franchise. Known to millions as Black Widow, Johansson recently opened up in a conversation with Black Widow co-star David Harbour for Interview magazine, sharing what it … Read more
After years of managing some of the biggest names in pop music, Scooter Braun is finally looking inward—and what he sees is guilt, responsibility, and a complicated legacy. In a candid new interview on The Diary of a CEO, the former music manager opened up about his past, revealing regrets about the pressures … Read more
SHINee’s Key is living proof that a long, evolving career in K-pop is possible—even well into your 30s. At 33, the multi-talented artist has embraced a new chapter in his career that’s just as vibrant and ambitious as his debut years. Backstage at SM Entertainment’s SMTown Live in Los Angeles, Key opened up about … Read more
Rising rap star Doechii used her moment in the spotlight at the 2025 BET Awards to speak truth to power. While accepting the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, the “Alter Ego” rapper delivered one of the night’s most impactful speeches, calling out former President Donald Trump’s aggressive military response to protests in … Read more
Jamie Foxx’s triumphant return to the spotlight reached a powerful crescendo on Monday night (June 9), when the beloved actor, comedian, and singer was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards. In an emotional speech that left both the crowd and viewers at home visibly moved, Foxx opened up … Read more