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MTV is taking the Video Music Awards back to the West Coast in nearly a decade, and they’ve tapped hip-hop royalty to helm the show. It’s been announced that legendary LBC rapper Snoop Dogg—a 13-time VMAs nominee—will serve as host of the 2026 VMAs. “MTV and the VMAs have been part of my story since the beginning,” Snoop said in a statement shared by Billboard. “Some of the biggest moments […]

The pair reunite on Aiko’s new album Westside Whimsy Read More RSS: News News 

Sometimes you hear a song and think, “This could be the next big thing.” Over time, you realize you never hear anything else from the artists. Suddenly, your favorite hit is thrown in the one-hit wonder category, only to be rediscovered later. These three alternative rock songs from the 2000s were too good to be one-hit wonders. “Absolutely (Story Of A Girl)” by Nine Days As much as this song […]

Abbey Road Studios has picked the finalists for the 2026 Music Photography Awards after some tough deliberation from the judges. The competition is also marking its fifth year with a guest category celebrating an iconic music scene. 50 Years of Punk highlights the profound history of the genre, from its underground roots to emerging subgenres, to how it shaped fashion and youth culture around the world. But what the Music […]

Singer Raz-B, of the millennial boy band B2K, is mourning the tragic death of his three-month-old son. In the wake of this, the group is reportedly continuing their current tour. TMZ reported the sad news, noting that Raz-B’s wife, Mona Li, gave birth to their son, Astro Monte Thornton, in June. No details regarding Astro’s death have been disclosed. Notably, the couple also share one daughter, Versai Carter Thornton. In June, Raz-B […]

The incident allegedly took place at a Manhattan nightclub in 1999 Read More RSS: News News 

There are countless “cheesy” hits that came out of the 1980s. Music became more commercialized, with labels seeking quick hits rather than timeless classics. These 1980s one-hit wonders haven’t held up over the last 40 years, and I refuse to stop defending them. “867-5309/Jenny” By Tommy Tutone Maybe this one wouldn’t be as insufferable if it hadn’t been overplayed on classic rock radio. The song’s origin is debated among Tommy […]

Beloved hip-hop DJ Timothy “Buc Wild” Joseph, who was a co-host of Hot 97’s Star & Buc Wild show, has passed away. He was 47. In addition to his radio career, Buc Wild also contributed to the iconic rap culture magazine, The Source. Buc Wild’s death was announced by his longtime friend—and Star & Buc Wild co-host—Star, who shared the sad news during a livestream on YouTube. Speaking fondly of his former co-host, Star shared […]

The Deerhunter maestro’s Atlas Sound project returns next weekend at Making Time ∞ festival Read More RSS: News News