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Maren Morris poses for a portrait on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Maren Morris’ ‘Dreamsicle’ album invites healing as she embraces her new life
Country star Maren Morris is back with a new album, “Dreamsicle,” her fourth studio project. Following 2022’s “Humble Quest,” the 35-year-old singer-songwriter crafted a 14-track album filled with an eclectic, yet cohesive mix of traditional country, pop, soft-rock and bluegrass vibes.
 
Cultural and architectural historian Michael Henry Adams poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
The Met Gala is over, but dandyism isn’t. Here’s how to dress like a dandy in everyday life
Dandyism was at the heart of Monday’s Met Gala, where many of the world’s most famous and influential tastemakers donned their luxury best to kick off the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit.
 
In this combination of images, Rihanna, left, and A$AP Rocky attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3 with A$AP Rocky, the rapper confirms at the 2025 Met Gala
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child. Rocky confirmed the news on the red carpet of the 2025 Met Gala. He said, “it feels amazing.” The couple announced their last pregnancy in a similarly starry way.
 
Designs are displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
New Met Gala exhibit ‘Superfine’ gives voice to emerging Black designers
Jacques Agbobly has only been in the fashion business for five years. So the Brooklyn-based designer was at first shocked when contacted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, asking to use two of his designs in “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the spring Costume Institute exhibit that will be launch
 
Coco Jones poses for a portrait on Monday, April 21, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Coco Jones is fearless on debut album ‘Why Not More?’
Grammy-winner Coco Jones is releasing her debut album, “Why Not More?” on Friday. The 14-track album traverses through a spectrum of R&B sonics and vibes.
 
Tina Knowles poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success
The mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina Knowles has released her book, “Matriarch: A Memoir.” The 432-page Oprah’s Book Club selection delves into a vast range of topics, including her enslaved great-grandmothers, the Houston childhoods of Beyoncé and Solange and her infidelity-plagued first marriag
 
Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Keri Hilson’s ‘We Need to Talk’ marks her return to music after a 15-year absence
The year Keri Hilson released her second album Barack Obama was in his first term as U.S. president, the first iPad was released and Instagram was launched. On Friday, the two-time Grammy-nominated artist released her third, “WE NEED TO TALK: LOVE.”
 
Tom Hardy attends the Paramount+ television series premiere of "MobLand" at the SVA Theatre on Monday, March 31, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series ‘MobLand’
Hollywood megastar Tom Hardy has reunited with director Guy Ritchie 17 years after “RocknRolla” for a new TV series, “MobLand.”
 
Brian Casey, from left, Kyle Norman, Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo of Jagged Edge pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Q&A: Jagged Edge’s new album celebrates love, longevity and brotherhood
Jagged Edge is back with their 11th studio album, “All Original Parts: Vol. 1.” The title of the 15-track project released Friday points to the group’s solidarity. They’ve never broken up or switched original members.
 
Teddy Swims poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and ‘Part 2' album
Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies: One is the child he’s expecting, and the other is his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).”
 
Meagan Good poses for a portrait on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Meagan Good says goodbye to ‘Harlem,’ hello to her future with Jonathan Majors
Meagan Good is basking in her season of harvest, reaping rewards from the hard work she’s sowed throughout her three-decade career. For the “Harlem” star, gratitude is her mantra.
 
Khatia Buniatishvili poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart — in her own way
Khatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade. The French-Georgian pianist released her sixth album, “Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 23” with The Academy of St.
 
Muni Long poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Muni Long believes ‘Revenge’ is a dish best served with success
Muni Long is out for revenge, but believes it won’t be accomplished through bitterness or malice, but through success.
 
Yolanda Adams poses for a portrait on Sept. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Yolanda Adams is still in the blessing business with ‘Sunny Days’
Gospel music superstar Yolanda Adams has used her faith and smile to sustain her through life’s ebbs and flows. Adams thinks she was “born with that happiness gene that people talk about’’ and wants people to know that down days will pass.
 
BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song ‘Then Leave,’ dies at 39
The manager of the Texas rapper BeatKing says the Houston club music hitmaker has died at the age of 39.
 
Tinashe poses for a portrait in New York on June 6, 2024 to promote her seventh studio album, “Quantum Baby.” (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
There’s more to Tinashe’s new album, ‘Quantum Baby,’ than being ‘Nasty’
Tinashe is releasing her seventh studio album, “Quantum Baby,” on Friday. The album is fueled by her hit song “Nasty” which reached No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received various forms of shoutouts from icons like Beyoncé and Janet Jackson, as well Christina Aguilera, Anitta and more.
 
English singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius poses for a portrait in New York on June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Marsha Ambrosius’ new ‘CASABLANCO’ album is just what Dr. Dre ordered
Marsha Ambrosius was done with the demands required of a successful R&B star, including touring and music industry politics. She was at peace working behind the scenes until Dr. Dre provided a prescription to rejuvenate her on-stage desire.
 
Michael Rainey Jr. poses during a portrait session in New York on May 21, 2024, while promoting the fourth and final season of the Starz series, “Power Book II: Ghost.” (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Michael Rainey Jr. isn’t afraid of the future as ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ ends
Michael Rainey Jr.’s reign as a rising drug kingpin on “Power Book II: Ghost” is coming to an end. The fourth and final season of the popular Starz show premieres Friday.
 
Rapsody poses for a portrait on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Rapsody’s brave new album, ‘Please Don’t Cry,’ displays strength through vulnerability
If truth has the power to set one free, then Rapsody’s new album, “Please Don’t Cry,” has removed her from emotional imprisonment and gifted her immeasurable liberation.
 
FILE - Beyoncé performs at the Wolstein Center, Nov. 4, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. With the release of "Act II: Cowboy Carter,'' Beyoncé has reignited discussions about the genre’s origins and its diversity. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
Tayhlor Coleman grew up with a love for country music. She says she’d always hoped that Beyoncé, who grew up in the same area of Houston as she did, would one day make a country album.
 
Actor Giancarlo Esposito poses for a portrait in New York on March 26, 2024, to promote his series "Parish." (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Giancarlo Esposito always had leading man credentials. ‘Parish’ just makes it official
Giancarlo Esposito has been known to steal scenes and help create memorable TV moments mainly as a supporting actor.
 
Tyla poses for a portrait in New York on March 22, 2024, to promote her self-titled album. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Tyla, South Africa’s amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album
Tyla, who won the inaugural Grammy for African music performance last month, has released her self-titled debut album.
 
Flo Milli poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
Flo Milli’s new album proves the ‘Never Lose Me’ rising artist’s dreams of greatness are coming true
Rising rap star Flo Milli released her latest album earlier this month. led by the melodic “Never Lose Me” which currently sits at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart.
 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?
The music of “Barbie” has become its own blockbuster, earning three Grammys, one Golden Globe, and two Oscar nominations in the original song category — more than any other film this year.
 
(AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)
‘NPR is cool!’ How Tiny Desk Concerts became a pop culture phenomenon
Legendary Southern rapper Juvenile says he had been unaware of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series when a social media post suggested that he do a performance, setting off a frenzy.
 
Eddie Murphy, left, and Tracee Ellis Ross, center, cast members in "Candy Cane Lane," and the film's director Reginald Hudlin pose together at the Four Seasons Hotel, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Eddie Murphy wants ‘Candy Cane Lane’ to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come
Eddie Murphy fondly remembers watching classic Christmas movies as a child with his family during the holidays. The legendary entertainer is hoping “Candy Cane Lane” — his first holiday film — creates similar memories for others.
 
R&B singer Kiana Lede poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in New York to promote her album “Grudges." (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
R&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life
R&B singer Kiana Ledé is launching the international leg of her “Grudges” tour Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand, and will include stops in Paris, London and Berlin.
 
This image released by TLC shows Chantel Everett, left, and Pedro Jimeno, right, with a realtor in a scene from the reality series "The Family Chantel." (TLC via AP)
‘The Family Chantel’ star Pedro Jimeno breaks his silence on divorce and the show’s ending
“The Family Chantel” star Pedro Jimeno, who is recently divorced from Chantel Everett, says the “damage is done” and “it’s not going to be any reconciliation in the future.”
 
Lauryn Hill performs during "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" 25th anniversary tour on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Concert Review: Lauryn Hill’s 25th ‘Miseducation’ celebration passes with a grade curve
Lauryn Hill kicked off her “Miseducation’’ tour to a hometown crowd. The “Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees: Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour opened Tuesday night in Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center, located about 20 minutes away from her hometown of East Orange.
 
Jada Pinkett Smith poses for a portrait to promote her new memoir "Worthy" on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)
Jada Pinkett Smith says revealing separation from Will Smith is a ‘weight off my shoulders’
Jada Pinkett Smith is feeling free these days. She’s no longer hiding that she has been separated from megastar husband Will Smith for seven years. She tells the AP that “it’s a weight off my shoulders.”
 
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