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2025 Summer Concert Preview: Kendrick, SZA, Beyoncé and More
Summer is almost here, and we've got a look at all of the biggest live music opportunities waiting for concert-goers this summer.
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The Tea on Mystery Superstar Who Was In a Love Triangle With Shyne and Ma$e
While promoting his new documentary, the former rapper reveals which superstar he and the ‘It Is What It Is’ host allegedly dated at the same time.
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Frankie Lons, Mother of Keyshia Cole, Reportedly Dead at 61 Due to Overdose [Updated]
Keyshia's brother Sam confirmed to TMZ that their mother died on Sunday, the same day she was celebrating her birthday.
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Why Keyshia Cole Joining Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Is Good for Her and the Show, and Great for Fans
As a lover of the subgenre of R&B I describe as “Eff-that-ninja music,” Keyshia Cole is a pioneer. Keyshia’s entire catalog more or less keeps within this prism, but her first two albums are her strongest efforts. On her debut album, The Way It Is, Keyshia was basically that girl with Kool-Aid-red hair who would…