With new song ‘East LA,’ two Black Eyed Peas stars will.i.am and Taboo join forces sans member apl.de.ap to toast the spirit of East Los Angeles and raise a glass to the area’s resilience and cultural pride.

“You would think that the idea of border control would make residents feel safe – but it’s pumped fear into our communities. They’re going after people that make our city beautiful,” said Will about the current administration’s immigration policies. “It breaks my heart. I wanted to make this video to change the vibe and celebrate the folks that make our cities great. The very same people who are being disregarded, dehumanized, and demoralized.”

Reimagining Santana’s unforgettable 1999 hit ‘Maria Maria,’ the song’s Friday (July 18) arrival was accompanied with a Sterling Hampton IV-directed visual.

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Much like the Primetime EMMY Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the annual Daytime EMMY Awards recently.

Leading the fray with a whopping 19 nominations is ‘The Young and the Restless‘ with fellow classic soaps ‘General Hospital‘ (16) and ‘Days of Our Lives’ (13) following.

And though fans of new soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates‘ were disappointed to see the show omitted from this year’s list of nods, the freshman CBS series won’t be eligible until 2026.

Look inside to see what other daytime favorites – including shows by Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Judge Kevin Ross – captured nominations this year.

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Robbie Pardlo, one-third of the 2000’s R&B trio City High, has died at age 46 (his family confirms).

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Mariah Carey has new music on the way, and it’s coming sooner than most may think.

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Burna Boy blew the proverbial roof of of London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town with a special show presented by O2.

2000 lucky fans of the African Giant flocked to the venue for the free show, which rewarded O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers, via a Priority from O2 ballot.

And Burna did not disappoint.

Taking seasoned command of the stage, the GRAMMY winner delivered live offerings of several songs from his freshly unwrapped album, ‘No Sign of Weakness.’

Backed by buoyant band and energized dancers, the consummate showman delivered electrifying renditions of ‘Bundle By Bundle’ and ‘TaTaTa.’

Following the show, the superstar’s LP flew in at #6 on the coveted Official UK Album Chart, powered by strong sales and streams.

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The hotly anticipated ‘Mortal Kombat II’ trailer has been released and is promising high-stakes and intense showdowns.

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Leigh-Anne is back and scorches with her fiery new single ‘Been A Minute.’

The infectious track serves as the Little Mix star’s first release as an independent act, having recently signed with Virgin Music Group.

Produced by Elijah ‘GYW Eli’ Ross and Lasse Qvist, the song is built on a sample of the classic ‘Work’ by Masters at Work.

Boasting a blazing bassline and island sonics, Leigh-Anne serves up a strong contender for Song of the Summer.

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Chicago based electro band Pixel Grip is calling out Travis Scott for allegedly using their 2021 track ‘Pursuit’ on his new song ‘Kick Out.’ 

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50 Cent is gearing up to put on the boxing gloves and throw down literally. For, i’s been announced that he’s the latest addition to join the cast of ‘Street Fighter.’

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Chris Brown has unlocked a preview of a new track he’s been working on in the studio. Also, it samples Usher‘s ‘Nice & Slow.’

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Ledisi may have just wrapped the ‘Love You Too Tour‘ in June in support of her last traditional studio effort, ‘The Crown,’ but she’s wasting little time getting back on the road to showcase material from her forthcoming tribute album to Blues and Jazz pioneer Dinah Washington.

“Before there was Aretha, there was Dinah. She deserves to be recognized in today’s music as well,” Ledisi said of the upcoming project due October 3.

Ahead of it release and a supportive tour in accompaniment, the GRAMMY winner has lifted the lid on one of its eight tracks as a lead single: ‘This Bitter Earth.’

A #1 hit on the R&B charts for Washington in 1960, Ledisi is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with her stirring rendition of the timeless classic.

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Clipse may be on pace to see their long-awaited comeback album, ‘Let God Sort Em’ Out,’ become their highest-charting project on the Billboard 200 yet, but the ‘Grindin‘ hitmakers are still grinding the promo pavement in its support.

After rocking ‘Tiny Desk‘ with the inaugural live performance of their new song ‘Birds Don’t Sing,’ the brotherly duo brought another fiery rendition of the ‘Sort’ favorite to Tuesday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ (July 15).

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

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