2025-04-04 18:00:26.547

Reggae rapper Dylan John, known for his appearance on Diddy's 'Making The Band', was arrested by the Apex Police Department for allegedly slapping a man named Paul Joseph Galullo twice in the face. The incident occurred on April 3rd in Wake County, NC. Police charged John with simple assault, a misdemeanor. He was released after posting a $500 bond and is due in court on July 1st. John previously gained notoriety for clashing with Diddy and Wyclef Jean on 'Making The Band' and later being spoofed on Chappelle's Show, a skit he blamed for hurting his music career.

2025-03-29 06:02:35.454

Rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, passed away on his birthday at Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta. He was 39. Emergency Medical Services transported him to the hospital from a location in southeast Atlanta. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the cause and manner of death, and an autopsy will be performed. Scooter gained recognition in 2012 after signing with Future's record label, Freebandz. He collaborated with Gucci Mane on the mixtape "Free Bricks 2" in 2013 and also worked with Future and Juice Wrld on the song "Jet Lag," which charted on Billboard.

2025-03-11 06:00:19.921

Drake has sparked intrigue with a cryptic Instagram post, alluding to an upcoming 'chapter' that might unsettle fans. The post, featuring a slideshow of images including a Zofran pill (used to treat nausea from chemotherapy), suggests a significant shift. While he mentions his past non-confrontational approach, he hints that this new direction will be more assertive, potentially addressing unanswered texts. The post comes after his 14th No. 1 album and recent hints at a new solo album. Speculation connects this to his past feud with Kendrick Lamar, amplified by recent high-profile appearances.

2025-03-08 12:00:40.966

D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on the group’s verified social media Friday. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” their statement read. “Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.” Wiggins was one of the co-founders of the group, which included his half-brother, Raphael Saadiq, on bass and vocals and cousin, Timothy Christian Riley, on drums/keyboards. Tony! Toni! Toné! formed in their native Oakland, California, in 1986. They released their debut single, “One Night Stand,” the following year. Their album “Who?” and their hit single “Little Walter” debuted in 1988. They became some of the stars of the New Jack Swing music movement of the ’80s and ‘90s. Their hits, including “Feels Good,” “Whatever You Want,” “Anniversary,”“It Never Rains (in Southern California)” and “Just Me and You” are now classics. The three singers eventually broke off to pursue solo projects, but managed to stay close in ways that have escaped many other groups like them. “There’s nothing like being at home and being on stage together is like being at home in our living room,” Wiggins told CNN in 2023, when the group came back together to tour after 25 years. “Timing is everything.” He told CNN they learned from artists like Earth Wind and Fire to hone their craft with time. “It’s about building a brand,” Wiggins said at the time. “Not many R&B or even in hip-hop artists understand that, but we do.” His family reflected on his accomplishments in their statement. “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California,” they wrote. “He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.” Wiggins’ family highlighted his efforts help to shape the early careers of artists such as Destiny’s Child, H.E.R, Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys. “He created musical sanctuaries for established and emerging artists to cultivate their talents in studio and stage spaces where all night jam sessions were legendary,” his family said in a statement to CNN on Friday afternoon. “Services are being planned so we can honor his life and his pioneering legacy,” they added. “We will share more details as they are available.” The announcement of his death came days after a post which stated that Wiggins was “experiencing medical complications.”

2025-03-08 06:00:48.35

D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on the group’s verified social media Friday. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” their statement read. “Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.” Wiggins was one of the co-founders of the group, which included his half-brother, Raphael Saadiq, on bass and vocals and cousin, Timothy Christian Riley, on drums/keyboards. Tony! Toni! Toné! formed in their native Oakland, California, in 1986. They released their debut single, “One Night Stand,” the following year. Their album “Who?” and their hit single “Little Walter” debuted in 1988. They became some of the stars of the New Jack Swing music movement of the ’80s and ‘90s. Their hits, including “Feels Good,” “Whatever You Want,” “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (in Southern California)” and “Just Me and You” are now classics. The three singers eventually broke off to pursue solo projects, but managed to stay close in ways that have escaped many other groups like them. “There’s nothing like being at home and being on stage together is like being at home in our living room,” Wiggins told CNN in 2023, when the group came back together to tour after 25 years. “Timing is everything.” He told CNN they learned from artists like Earth Wind and Fire to hone their craft with time. “It’s about building a brand,” Wiggins said at the time. “Not many R&B or even in hip-hop artists understand that, but we do.” His family reflected on his accomplishments in their statement. “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California,” they wrote. “He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.” Wiggins’ family highlighted his efforts help to shape the early careers of artists such as Destiny’s Child, H.E.R, Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys. “He created musical sanctuaries for established and emerging artists to cultivate their talents in studio and stage spaces where all night jam sessions were legendary,” his family said in a statement to CNN on Friday afternoon. “Services are being planned so we can honor his life and his pioneering legacy,” they added. “We will share more details as they are available.” The announcement of his death came days after a post which stated that Wiggins was “experiencing medical complications.”

2025-03-08 00:01:04.231

D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died after a battle with cancer, his family announced on the group’s verified social media Friday. He was 64. “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” their statement read. “Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.” CNN has reached out to representatives for Wiggins and Tony! Toni! Toné! for comment. Wiggins was one of the co-founders of the group, which included his half-brother, Raphael Saadiq, on bass and vocals and cousin, Timothy Christian Riley, on drums/keyboards. Tony! Toni! Toné! formed in their native Oakland, California, in 1986. They released their debut single, “One Night Stand,” the following year. Their album “Who?” and their hit single “Little Walter” debuted in 1988. They became some of the stars of the New Jack Swing music movement of the ’80s and ‘90s. Their hits, including “Feels Good,” “Whatever You Want,” “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (in Southern California)” and “Just Me and You” are now classics. The three singers eventually broke off to pursue solo projects, but managed to stay close in ways that have escaped many other groups like them. “There’s nothing like being at home and being on stage together is like being at home in our living room,” Wiggins told CNN in 2023, when the group came back together to tour after 25 years. “Timing is everything.” He told CNN they learned from artists like Earth Wind and Fire to hone their craft with time. “It’s about building a brand,” Wiggins said at the time. “Not many R&B or even in hip-hop artists understand that, but we do.” His family reflected on his accomplishments in their statement. “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California,” they wrote. “He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.” The note ended with the Wiggins family requesting privacy. “We mourn with you, and are deeply grateful for your love and support,” they added. The announcement of his death came days after a post which stated that Wiggins was “experiencing medical complications.”

2025-03-07 06:00:48.275

LONDON (AP) — Glastonbury Festival is clearly aiming to go out with a bang this summer before taking one of its regular fallow years off to allow the southwest England farmland where the music fest takes place to recover after hosting some 200,000 revelers. Festival organizers announced the lineup on Thursday, including the headline acts, for arguably the world’s most famous music festival. This year, it will take place at Worthy Farm from June 25 to June 29. The main news is that English band The 1975 will headline the main Pyramid Stage on the festival’s Friday night, while American singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo will take top billing on the Sunday evening. Neil Young, the legendary 79-year-old Canadian-American singer-songwriter, was previously announced as the headliner for the Saturday night, while his Scottish peer Rod Stewart had been confirmed for the coveted legends slot on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday afternoon. Not making the top of the bill, but very much in vogue and likely to draw huge crowds, is Charli XCX, who will perform on the Other Stage on the Saturday night. Last week, the singer behind the “Brat summer” phenomenon, won five Brit awards. The word “brat,” used by the singer as the title of her sixth studio album, was declared word of the year by Collins Dictionary. For those not in the know, it’s been defined as “characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.” Closing out the Other Stage on the festival’s Sunday night will be English electronic group The Prodigy, most famous for the pumping 1996 track “Firestarter.” The performance will be particularly poignant as it will mark the band’s first at the festival since the death of frontman Keith Flint in 2019. Other acts include Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, making her Glastonbury debut, and the recently reformed U.S. pop group Scissor Sisters. There are no scheduled performers on the festivals first two days, Wednesday and Thursday, though many ad hoc events take place as attendees arrive and pitch up their tents. A lot of interest will focus on Manchester-formed The 1975, which is fronted by Matty Healy. The band has headlined various festivals in the United Kingdom — but not Glastonbury — and elsewhere, with controversial stage antics. Last month, a London judge ruled that the band cannot be held personally liable for losses of a Malaysian music festival that was shut down by authorities after lead singer Healy kissed a male bandmate on stage. The organizers of the Good Vibes Festival were claiming 1.9 million pounds ($2.4 million) in losses after Healy criticized the country’s anti-homosexuality laws and then kissed bassist Ross MacDonald at the Kuala Lumpur show in July 2023. Footage of the kiss sparked a backlash in the predominantly Muslim country, where homosexuality is a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and caning. Some LGBTQ+ groups also criticized the band for endangering its community and disrupting the work of activists pushing for change. There will be more acts named over the coming weeks and those who haven’t got tickets yet will be able to do so in a resale. As always, the festival, which was first held in 1970, was sold out quickly despite the ticket price — nearly 380 pounds ($490) each. While the price may be fixed, the mid-summer weather isn’t. As always, the hopes of everyone going are the same: Please, no mudbath!

2025-03-03 18:02:46.354

Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, was found dead next to several large nitrous oxide canisters, according to his autopsy report obtained by TMZ. The Bedford County Medical Examiner's report states that Bryar's body was badly decomposed, showing signs of animal scavenging. Antidepressant medication was also found at the scene. While the canisters had attached tubing, suggesting potential use, the medical examiner couldn't definitively link nitrous oxide to his death. The report notes the possibility of an accidental or intentional overdose, but the advanced state of decomposition prevented a conclusive determination of the cause and manner of death, which are listed as 'undetermined'. Bryar was last seen alive on November 4th and found dead on November 26th in his Tennessee home.

2025-03-02 18:26:42.893

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died early Saturday in a car crash at the age of 63. Around 4 a.m., the vehicle she was in, traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama, "flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig," according to music producer and Stone’s longtime manager Walter Millsap III. Everyone else in the cargo van survived except Stone. The Alabama Highway Patrol reported that the 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van overturned on Interstate 65 around 4:25 a.m. before being struck by a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia truck driven by a 33-year-old man from Texas. Stone was pronounced dead at the scene, approximately 5 miles south of Montgomery. The Sprinter driver and seven others in the van were hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Stone's children, Diamond and Michael Archer, expressed their heartbreak in a statement. Millsap also shared his devastation. Stone was scheduled to perform at a halftime show later that day. The CIAA Commissioner, Jacqie McWilliams-Parker, expressed the organization's heartbreak and praised Stone's talent and inspiring presence. Stone's career spanned decades, including hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” “Baby” (with Betty Wright), “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and “Brotha.” She achieved success in the early 2000s neo-soul movement and released successful albums such as “Mahagony Soul” and “The Art Of Love & War.” Stone was a founding member of The Sequence, one of the first all-female hip-hop groups. She later pursued a solo career and also acted in films and on Broadway. Stone's musical background stemmed from her family, with her parents being singers. After overcoming health challenges, she expressed renewed joy in her life and career. She won a Soul Train Lady of Soul award and appeared on reality TV shows including “Celebrity Fit Club” and “R&B Divas: Atlanta.”