U2’s Bono pens essay on freedom following Presidential Medal of Freedom honor
U2 frontman Bono received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday, and in honor of the occasion he’s penned a new essay for
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Recording Academy to honor Frankie Beverly, Roxanne Shante, Prince & more with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Recording Academy has announced the honorees receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony in February, naming the late Frankie Beverly, gospel vocalist and radio host Dr. Bobby Jones, blues musician Taj Mahal, Prince and hip-hop's Roxanne Shante among the...
Earth, Wind & Fires Verdine White releases song in honor of late brother Maurices 83rd birthday
Verdine White stepped out on his own to honor his late brother and fellow founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White, who would have celebrated his 83rd birthday Thursday.“
Kerry Washington says the timing of Hollywood Walk of Fame honor is fitting
Kerry Washington's time has come to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She'll be receiving the honor Monday after nearly 25 years of acting.Kerry has acted in several films and television shows, but her breakthrough role came in 2012 when she took...
North Carolina town Cary changes name to honor Mariah Carey
A North Carolina town is honoring the Queen of Christmas.Cary, North Carolina, changed its name for one day to honor Mariah Carey. The town's mayor, Harold Weinbrecht, announced on the local radio station Mix 101.5 that on Nov. 1 the town would be renamed...
Mary J. Blige says Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor has “been a long time coming”
After more than three decades in the entertainment industry, Mary J. Blige will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday. At a plaque dedication ceremony ahead of the event, she thanked the foundation for the recognition, which she says was long...
Maggie Rogers covers One Direction song at Boston concert in honor of Liam Payne
Maggie Rogers covered a One Direction song during her show in Boston on Thursday in honor of the late member Liam Payne.In fan-filmed footage, Rogers shared her reaction to Payne's death, noting, "I've been thinking just how precious life is and how quickly things can...
Nelly to honor hip-hops evolution on American Music Awards 50th anniversary special
Nelly has joined the list of performers taking the stage for the American Music Awards 50th anniversary special, which will air on CBS Sunday.He's scheduled to represent hip-hop and its evolution over the years with a performance of his greatest hits and help from special...
Beabadoobee talks “humbling” TIME100 Next honor: “Im really happy”
Beabadoobee is included on the 2024 TIME100 Next list, which recognizes "100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future." Speaking with ABC Audio, the "Beaches" artist, born Beatrice Laus, shares that she feels grateful for the honor."I've been making music for a...
Tory Lanez releasing Lost Cause on DSPs in honor of its 10th anniversary
Tory Lanez released his Lost Cause mixtape 10 years ago, so in honor of its anniversary, he's bringing it to streaming services. He announced the news on social media Tuesday while reflecting on the role it played in changing his life for the better."Ten years ago,...
