Category Archives: Music

Pop Icon Dionne Warwick Releases New Album “She’s Back”

May 17, 2019
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The cover art for Dionne Warwick's new album, "She's Back", released Friday, May 17, 2019. Image source: Kind Music/Entertainment One

NEW YORK, N.Y. (FNN NEWS) – Legendary Grammy Award-winner Dionne Warwick releases her new album, She’s Back (Kind Music/Entertainment One), today. The album features ten tracks of new songs as well of remakes of pop/soul gems, and features duets with Kenny Lattimore (“What Color Is Love”), Musiq Soulchild (“Am I Dreaming?”), Kevon Edmonds (“How Do You Keep The Music Playing”), Brian McKnight (“Forever in My Heart”), as…

May 13, 2019
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DJ. Khaled and his son. Photo: Getty Images.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (FNN NEWS) – Source: TIDAL // Leading up to one of 2019’s most anticipated album releases, Father of Asahd, DJ Khaled is partnering with TIDAL to treat members to a series of exclusives highlighting the journey of creating Father of Asahd. Alongside the album, TIDAL will release an exclusive documentary, Father of Asahd: The Album…

May 2, 2019
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Eustis-born country singer-songwriter Michael Ray. Photo credit: Jeff Nelson.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // Warner Music Nashville recording artist Michael Ray, who was born in nearby Eustis, is coming home to Daytona International Speedway for the Independence Day holiday weekend to entertain NASCAR fans with a pre-race concert on Saturday, July 6 prior to the 61st annual Coke Zero…

May 2, 2019
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Mother’s Day is in a couple weeks, but Drake gave his mom an early gift with a heartfelt speech at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, where the rap star also broke Taylor Swift’s record for most wins. Drake turned up the love for his mom when he picked up top artist, besting Cardi B, Ariana…

May 1, 2019
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Taylor Swift is set to kick off the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday with the debut performance of her new song “ME!” and she could continue her run as the most decorated winner in the show’s history. Swift, a 23-time Billboard Award winner, will open Wednesday night’s show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…

April 22, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Funk Fest, the ultimate Old School R&B/Hip Hop outdoor music experience, returns to Orlando this Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, celebrating 15 years of bringing R&B and Hip-Hop greats to the fans of all ages and tastes. This year’s lineup is packed…

April 16, 2019
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NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin is still getting R-E-S-P-E-C-T after death: The Queen of Soul received the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation honor Monday, becoming the first individual woman to earn a special citation prize since the honor was first awarded in 1930. The Pulitzer board said the award was given to Franklin for “her…

April 15, 2019
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NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) – Jay-Z will help re-open the newly renovated Webster Hall concert venue in New York City with a performance next week. Tickets for the April 26 show go on sale Friday. It will be Jay-Z’s first time performing at the venue located in Manhattan’s East Village. Webster Hall has operated as…

April 12, 2019
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Pictures of Nipsey Hussle's life were displayed during his memorial service. Photo: Getty Images.

LOS ANGELES, Ca. (BBC News) – A person has been killed during a memorial procession for rapper Nipsey Hussle, with three others injured. Shots were fired as the crowd walked through Los Angeles in commemoration of the 33-year-old, who was killed in LA last month. “We must stop this senseless violence,” LAPD Chief Michael Moore said.…

April 6, 2019
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Cardi B leads all nominees at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. The “I Like It” rapper is nominated 21 times in 18 categories — just missing the record for most nominations set by Drake and The Chainsmokers, who each had 22 in 2017. Cardi will compete against herself in three categories — top Hot 100 song, top selling song, and…