For almost two weeks now, a debate around the term “urban” has roiled the music industry. Some believe it’s a barely veiled synonym for black that actually ends up harming and limiting the black artists and executives it’s supposed to protect. Others argue the term is a part of an …
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The Rihanna Navy asked, pleaded, begged for an album, and Rihanna delivered – sort of. Last Tuesday, the pop star, designer and entrepreneur announced Rihanna, a coffee table-ready photo album – or, in her words, “visual autobiography” – featuring over a thousand photos taken of her throughout her life, largely …
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Lizzo stole the show at the 2019 BET Awards, performing “Truth Hurts” in a charming, wedding-themed display that evoked the video for her piano-driven 2017 single. The singer-rapper appeared in white atop a giant wedding cake, surrounded by dancers with bouquets of flowers in hand. She brought the crowd to …
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