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In Memory of "As complicated and conflicting as posthumous releases can be I feel I’ll hold this one in a special place," X's collaborator John Cunningham says of Lil Uzi Vert-featuring track The estate of XXXTentacion marked the five-year anniversary of the rapper’s death Sunday with the official release of “I’m Not Human,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. The acoustic ballad was previously teased on what would have been the rapper born Jahseh Onfroy’s 25th birthday on Jan. 23, but the release was held until Sunday, exactly five years after Onfroy...

If there was one country artist who maintained artistic integrity, stuck to his roots, and remained steadfast in his love for the old-school country sound and storytelling, it would be Randy Travis.Travis arrived in Music City in 1982, just around the height of the Urban Cowboy era. Named after the John Travolta-featured film, the music leaned more pop-country with the likes of Mickey Gilley, Kenny Rogers and Anne Murray dominating the format. The tide started turning soon after Travis arrived, ushering in the neo-traditional era of country that catapulted the...

"One of the most naturally talented artists in the city. Low key, humble mountain of a man who moved with honor and respect," Bun B says of original member of Houston's Screwed Up Click Big Pokey, a local legend on the Houston hip-hop scene and a member of the city’s influential Screwed Up Click, has died at the age of 45. The rapper born Milton Powell reportedly collapsed at his show Saturday in Beaumont, Texas, with the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace confirming to Houston’s ABC 13 that Powell...

Eric Church is investing some big bucks behind his home state's NBA team. The country star is among a group of buyers finalizing a deal to buy a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets from former star player Michael Jordan.The news was revealed in a press release on Friday (June 16), confirming the sale to a body of investors that includes Church and rapper J. Cole.Although an agreement has been tentatively reached between Jordan and the prospective buyers, the transfer of ownership must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors...

'Travis I'm Pregnant' Reality star references "All the Small Things" video during surprise announcement at Los Angeles concert Travis Barker found out he’s going to be a dad again in the most public way possible Friday as his wife Kourtney Kardashian surprised him with the announcement during a Blink-182 concert. The trio’s reunion tour hit the BMO Stadium in the Kardashian’s native Los Angeles Friday, where Kourtney was on hand to reveal — via a sign — that she was pregnant with the couple’s first child together. Trending The arena...

Dierks Bentley's Seven Peaks Music Festival is a no-go for 2023, but the country star has something new up his sleeve for Labor Day weekend.It's unclear why the annual three-day event won't be returning to San Luis Valley, Colo., for what would have been its fourth year, but Bentley confirmed the news with a video message posted to his Instagram account on Friday (June 16).In the clip, Bentley reveals that he'll be headlining two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., instead, on Sept. 5 and 6. The Tuesday night performance...

Milli Vanilli have gone down in history as one of the all-time notorious pop scandals. Everybody knows the story: two Black European peacocks named Fab and Rob explode on the Eighties dance-pop scene, with the fizzy smash “Girl You Know It’s True.” They score three U.S. Number One hits and win the Grammy for Best New Artist. The flashiest hair. The tightest pants. They’re on top of the world. But then everyone finds out they’re lip-synching, and didn’t sing a note on their hits. Crash. Fab and Rob get banished...

Thirty-five years ago today was a pivotal day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date (June 17) in 1988 that Brooks signed with Capitol Records, launching one of the most successful music careers of all time.Before his first record deal, Brooks played in clubs all over his native Oklahoma, earning the attention of entertainment attorney Rod Phelps. Buoyed by Phelps' encouragement, Brooks left Oklahoma for Nashville in 1985, with the hopes of securing a recording contract, but returned to his home state 24 hours later. In 1987, Brooks relocated permanently...

Attorneys for numerous artists from Luis Fonsi and Anitta to Pitbull and Karol G are responding to a lawsuit that claims that hundreds of reggaetón songs infringed the copyright of one reggae track from 1989. They want the lawsuit tossed. The original case, filed by Jamaican duo Steely & Clevie in 2021, claims that nearly 2,000 songs have sampled and interpolated the reggae track “Fish Market” since its release. On Thursday, 107 of the more than 150 musicians named as defendants filed three motions asking a judge to dismiss the...

Jo Dee Messina is listing her 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 4,995-square-foot Southern estate in Georgia for $3 million, and pictures show a private, serene retreat that's a perfect mix of classic Southern architecture and luxury living.Custom built in 2016, Messina's home in an upscale rural community outside of Atlanta sits on five carefully-landscaped acres, and the interior of the residence offers all of the high-end amenities without sacrificing its elegant Southern charm. Exposed beams and wide oak flooring throughout lend some rustic appeal, while the top-flight kitchen boasts premium appliances, shaker-style cabinets...

After his brief stints in the Basketball Africa League and Canadian Elite Basketball League, J.Cole is making the leap to the NBA — well, kinda. The rapper is set to become a minority owner in the Charlotte Hornets after NBA legend Michael Jordan announced that he was selling the franchise he’s owned for the past 13 years. According to The Charlotte Observer, Cole is part of a group of minority owners, a cohort that also happens to include another North Carolina music hero: Country star Eric Church. Church is from...

Jordan Davis officially is a dad of three! Just in time for Father’s Day, he and his wife Kristen have welcomed a son, Elijah Patrick.Back in February, with a playful video talking about “knocking up" his wife, Davis shared that their family was growing.Davis broke the news of the baby's arrival to the world with a black-and-white snapshot of Elijah’s little infant hand wrapped around his finger."God is good! My son Elijah Patrick is in the world,” the star writes on Instagram.In the post, he makes sure to let fans know...

The clip features family photos, as well as vintage LP covers and a collage of Jamaican music history Stephen Marley has shared a music video for his new single, “Old Soul.” The upbeat acoustic song reflects on Marley’s relationship with his dad, Bob Marley, and his journey through the family legacy. The video showcases a vibrant retrospective that includes old family photos, vintage album covers and images from the history of Jamaican music. Marley calls the clip a “tribute to the ones who made it all possible.” Marley co-wrote the...

Garth Brooks has a very clear idea of what his new TuneIn radio station will and will not be. Critics of today's country and how it's delivered may like what he has to say.Below are five quotes from Brooks that describe how The Big 615 will be different. He spoke to media during a press event in Nashville on Thursday (June 15) and introduced former SiriusXM the Highway Host Storme Warren as the voice of the channel.Related: Storme Warren Leaves SiriusXM the HighwayThe Big 615 is available for free on the TuneIn...