Few honors can rival a coveted spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

And for a select few, induction is in reaching distance.

For, the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 nominees have been unveiled.

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Busta Rhymes is taking his new album ‘Blockbusta’ on the road.

For, the veteran MC has announced the aptly titled ‘Blockbusta Tour 2024.’

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The countdown is officially on to the release of ‘The Book of Clarence.’

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, who earned accolades in earnest for directing ‘The Harder They Fall,’ the film is a bold Biblical-era blockbuster.

LaKeith Stanfield leads as Clarence – a streetwise, but debt-ridden man trying to get by.

Enchanted by the magnetizing appeal of the Messiah and His apostles, Clarence puts everything on the line to make a change – and learns an unlikely lesson in the process.

Hotly anticipated, the movie features all-new music from JAY-Z, Samuel, and more.

Ahead of its release, check out the newly unveiled extended trailer below…

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Tina Knowles, mother of music megastar Beyonce, has had enough of critics weighing in on her daughter’s complexion.

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As one of the most revered lyricists in Hip-Hop history, OutKast star Andre 3000‘s unofficial retirement came as a crushing blow to the group’s legion of fans in the mid-noughties.

Years of calls for new music was answered in the most unorthodox way when the GRAMMY winner unexpectedly announced his debut solo album would come courtesy of an instrumental set titled ‘New Blue Sun.’

Shwoing off his skills as a flautist, the 48-year-old’s inaugural solo LP is supported by prized instrumentalists Deantoni Parks, Jesse Peterson, Diego Gaeta, and others.

Its opening on Billboard charts this week was accompanied by history-making news. See how inside.

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Those who thought Diddy‘s legal and personal woes ended after he quickly settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend Cassie earlier this month have another thing coming.

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With nearly 200 industry awards (including GRAMMYs), the biggest streaming year yet of any artist in Spotify history, the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist ever, millions of records sold worldwide, and multiple chart-topping singles and albums to his credit, Bad Bunny – for the aforementioned reasons and others – is easily one of the most successful acts of his generation.

The critical and commercial acclaim attached to his projects have certainly seen him dubbed a music royal by his growing legion of fans, but ‘Forbes‘ magazine raised eyebrows this week when it crowned the 29-year-old the ‘King of Pop.’

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Taylor Swift and SZA had a great year in 2023 and it is reflected on the year-end charts.

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Taylor Swift‘s ‘Midnights’ continues to break records over a year after it was released.

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The stars aligned for the 2023 edition of ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,’ which aired on ABC on Sunday (November 26).

Filmed from various Disney-owned locations including the Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Derek and Julianne Hough-hosted event courted appearances and performances from Mickey Guyton, DJ Khaled, Ariana DeBose, Robin Thicke, Michael Bolton, Andra Day, Adam Blackstone, and many more.

A standout from the night definitely came from the knockout renditions of ‘This Christmas’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’ rendered by GRAMMY-winning songstress Tori Kelly.

Did you miss the Tori action when it first hit TV screens? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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The Tyla takeover continues!

As if earning her first Hot 100 top 10 placement with the breakout hit, ‘Water,’ wasn’t enough to celebrate, the 21-year-old made her American daytime TV debut courtesy of a visit to ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ on Monday (November 27).

When not teaching the EGOT winner how to do the famous ‘Water dance’ that’s taken Tik Tok by storm, Tyla dished on the importance of representing her homeland (South Africa), her meteoric rise to fame, and so much more.

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‘The Color Purple’ musical is definitely shaping up to be one of the year’s most highly anticipated entertainment events, but so is its star-studded companion album.

Lined with contributions from the film’s stars Fantasia, H.E.R., Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, and Halle Bailey as well as original tunes from big names like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Mary Mary, and Missy Elliott, the soundtrack is set to sail to streaming services on December 15.

Ahead of the arrival of the Quincy Jones-executive produced project, its first single – ‘Lifeline‘ by Alicia Keys – has hit digital outlets.

“‘Cause your heart’s an army (Yes, it is) / Don’t gotta do this all by yourself / If you need someone you call me (All you gotta do) / You got me (All you gotta do), you got me/Oh, I can be your lifeline,” she sings on the Tricky Stewart and Marshmell0-produced tune.

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