The legendary Casablanca Records, regarded by many as the most successful independent label of all time, launched the careers of some of music history’s biggest names including Donna Summer, Gladys Knight, Bill Withers, Parliament, and many others.

Founded in 1973 by the late Neil Bogart, the imprint’s story is being told like never before via the forthcoming biographical film ‘Spinning Gold’ (helmed by Bogart’s sons Timothy and Evan).

Collecting notable names from today’s crop of music stars to portray the icons on Casablanca’s roster (Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Tayla Parx as Donna Summer, Ledisi as Gladys Knight, and more), ‘Spinning’ is set to take viewers on a journey of the rise and fall of one of the industry’s unsung champions.

Ahead of its March 31 premiere, look inside to see the gripping trailer.

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Award-winning singer-actress Anika Noni Rose, the voice behind “Tiana” (Disney’s first Black animated princess), recently wed fellow actor Jason Dirden in a ceremony fit for a royal – a total surprise to both of their loyal fans.

And though the two said “I do” last October in Los Angeles, the lovebirds kept the news quiet until stunning photos from the event made their way to the latest issue of ‘Brides.’

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We’re not even three weeks into 2023 and Drake is already releasing his second music video of the year.

Following shared screen time with Popcaan for ‘We Caa Done,’ Drizzy takes center stage by his lonesome in the Tristan C-M-directed music video for ‘Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin.’

The braggadocious clip, which sees the GRAMMY winner driving a red Ferrari and flexing his jewelry collection in the Caribbean, most notably features shiny memorabilia he acquired from producer extraordinaire Pharrell for the hefty price tag of a $3.3 million.

See that and all the island action of the ‘Jumbotron’ video inside.

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As 2023 festival season nears, expect the announcement of several multi-day events jam-packed with some of music’s biggest names across all genres.

In the last week alone jaws have dropped at the star-studded lineups set for the 2023 Coachella and Lovers & Friends festivals respectively – a reaction certain to be repeated once music lovers cop a gander at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Look inside to see the eclectic list of 600+ performers on its 2023 bill.

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Jennifer Lopez may be hot on the promo trail for the January 27 premiere of her new film ‘Shotgun Wedding‘ (also starring Josh Duhamel), but the Pop diva recently strolled down memory lane to reflect on another wedding-like ceremony she was almost a part of.

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The Lovers & Friends Festival has returned. And it comes bearing a jaw-dropping stacked line-up of some of music’s most notable luminaries.

Set to take place in May, the second edition of Las Vegas spectacle will feature the likes of Usher, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Summer Walker, Miguel, and more.

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Taylor Swift towers above the competition on this week’s iteration of the Billboard Hot 100. But she had to shake off tough competition from R&B darling SZA.

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When ‘The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder’ returns for season 2, it’ll be bringing with it new music from none other than Normani.

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Madonna is set to toast a career like no other with her return to the stage!

For, the megastar has announced a brand new tour.

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Taylor Swift has scored yet another career feat thanks to her incomparable ‘Midnights’ album.

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‘The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder’ is back for another dynamic run on Disney+.

Season 2 of the revival series “continues to tell entertaining and laugh-out-loud stories, while highlighting culturally specific experiences of the Black community and addressing universal themes.

Much like the beloved first run of ‘The Proud Family,’ the new series centers around Penny and her family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama.

Per Disney+, the sophomore will continue to feature notable names as guests including Gabrielle Union, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Anderson, Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Jane Lynch, Holly Robinson Peete, Maury Povich, Storm Reid, Courtney B. Vance, and Liana Mendoza.

Ahead of its February 1 premiere on Disney+, check out the first look trailer below…

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Kim Kardashian is allegedly not a fan of Kanye West‘s new wife, Bianca Censori.

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