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The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Thomas will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing members whose work is shaping the future of music. Thomas, a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, earned the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Song of the Year Award in 2024 for co-writing the…
A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Will Smith by a former touring violinist who alleged he was fired after reporting sexual harassment during Smith’s 2025 music tour. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Shultz ruled May 4 that violinist Brian King Joseph failed to provide sufficient legal grounds to support his…
Rapper Ice Spice was involved in a confrontation at a Los Angeles McDonald’s this week after another customer approached her table and reportedly struck her, according to published video accounts and comments from her attorney. Footage circulated Friday appeared to show a woman walking toward the artist, whose legal name is Isis Gaston, while she…
Police arrested a Florida woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills home of singer and businesswoman Rihanna while the artist and her family were inside, authorities said. The suspect, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was taken into custody Sunday after investigators said she opened fire toward the gated entrance of the residence from…
The Global Gaming League (GGL) turned WePlay Studios in Los Angeles into a star-studded arena Friday as Howie Mandel’s Howie Do It Gaming went head-to-head with Philadelphia’s GillieDaKing & Wallo267’s Million Dollaz Gaming in the highly anticipated SZN ZRO showdown. Fans, celebrities, and media packed the venue for a night blending gaming, music, sports, and…
GRAMMY Award–winning rapper Cardi B launched her highly anticipated first headline arena tour last week, selling out venues across the country and marking a milestone in her career. The Little Miss Drama Tour opened February 11 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert and quickly moved to a sold-out performance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas….
As of today, Feb. 8, Predator fans in Los Angeles still have several days to take part in themed events tied to the release of Predator: Badlands on Hulu and on 4K Blu-ray and DVD. Slasher World, Horror Vibes Coffee, and Killer Fitness are hosting experiences connected to the franchise, including photo opportunities, specialty drinks,…
Global pop star Bruno Mars announced 31 new dates for his upcoming “The Romantic Tour,” expanding the 2026 stadium run to nearly 70 shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will be Mars’ first full headlining stadium tour and his first full headline tour in nearly a…