Lil Wayne has revealed that legendary soul singer Anita Baker would be his first choice to perform at his wedding to fiancée Madi Cannon.
Speaking on The Joint Venture Show, the 44-year-old rapper said he would love to have Baker perform but would not want to place additional pressure on the 68-year-old singer.
Wayne named Keith Sweat and Babyface as his alternative choices, adding that his bride would ultimately decide which songs should be performed.
The rapper is currently taking a break from his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour, which resumes on October 16.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars in legal fees after losing a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal.
According to TMZ, a judge ruled that Combs must pay approximately $477,700 after the network successfully defended itself against claims involving the Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.
Combs had accused the documentary of making false and damaging allegations about his personal life, including claims involving his late former partner, Kim Porter.
The 56-year-old music mogul is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence in New Jersey, with his projected release date reportedly moved to March 2028....
John Legend has revealed that his upcoming album, Muse, was recorded entirely at Pharrell Williams’ studio inside Louis Vuitton’s headquarters in Paris.
Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Legend said the collaboration began after the two worked together on Clipse’s song “The Birds Don’t Sing.”
Pharrell co-wrote and produced the album, which blends gospel, classic soul, Afrobeat, doo-wop and hip-hop.
Legend says Pharrell’s creative team also helped shape the album’s visual direction. Two singles, “Daylight” and “Fireflies,” have already been released, with Muse scheduled to arrive on October 23....
Olivia Rodrigo says she has no plans to use artificial intelligence in her music, drawing a firm line against the technology in her creative process.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer said she would never use AI to write or produce her songs.
Rodrigo revealed that she and longtime collaborator Dan Nigro once experimented with ChatGPT to generate possible song titles but were unimpressed with the results.
Her comments come amid growing debate over the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry and its impact on creativity and songwriting.
Pharrell Williams is asking a court to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by his former Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo.
Hugo claims he was denied proper credit and payment for music he helped create between 2019 and 2021.
However, Pharrell’s attorneys argue that Hugo has repeatedly changed the songs identified in his complaint and failed to clearly explain his alleged contributions.
Williams is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed in its entirety, arguing that the allegations are too vague for him to properly respond.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ projected prison release date has reportedly been pushed back by more than a month.
According to People magazine, federal prison records now list March 2, 2028, as his expected release date, compared with the previously reported January 21.
The change follows allegations that Combs received special privileges at Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey, including access to contraband and paid services from other inmates.
However, no official reason has been confirmed for the revised release date. Combs’ representative has dismissed the allegations and says the music mogul continues to serve his sentence while awaiting a decision on his appeal....
Young Thug says his next solo album will take his music in a new direction, with the rapper planning a full R&B project.
The Atlanta artiste says the album will arrive this year and will focus largely on relationships and romance, with only a few heartbreak songs.
Young Thug also revealed that he has several unreleased collaborations with Drake that he hopes to release soon.
He says he would also like to collaborate with R&B legend Mary J. Blige.
International star Shakira has set a new Amazon Music record after her Madrid concert became the platform’s most-viewed livestream by a female artist.
The Colombian superstar’s performance at Shakira Stadium was streamed on Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.
Dua Lipa joined Shakira onstage for an acoustic performance of “Antología,” creating a memorable highlight of the show.
The concert is part of Shakira’s 12-date Madrid residency, which began September 18 and is scheduled to conclude October 11.
Drake is reportedly sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, choosing not to submit his latest music for consideration.
According to Billboard, the Canadian rapper will not submit his three 2026 albums — ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR — to the Recording Academy.
Drake released all three projects in May and later followed with additional music on a deluxe edition of HABIBTI.
Voting for the first round of the Grammys begins this month, with nominations expected to be announced in November....
R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for hits including “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” has died at the age of 69.
Jackson’s family announced his death, describing him as a kind and generous person who loved his family, fans and music. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The New York-born singer rose to prominence during the 1980s and became known for romantic R&B and soul hits including “Tasty Love,” “Jam Tonight” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody.”
Jackson continued recording and performing throughout his career, leaving behind a legacy spanning more than four decades.
