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Anderson .Paak laughed off romance rumors with Mariah Carey during a podcast appearance, saying their time working together was about the music while joking that he learned about caviar, fine wine, and dog ownership from spending time with the pop icon.

The American Music Awards celebrated its red carpet event in Las Vegas, showcasing a dazzling array of celebrities like Teyana Taylor, Karol G, and Hilary Duff, who wore a striking silver gown. The event was marked by bold fashion choices and accessories, with Queen Latifah hosting the glamorous evening.

Lizzo expressed concerns about how platform algorithms have changed how artists promote projects and reach fans online, saying there's no way to successfully promote an album where everyone knows it's coming.

MC Lyte is paying tribute to Rob Base after his death last week ... saying the loss hits even harder because of the massive mark he left on hip hop culture.

Kanye West lost a copyright case after a jury ruled that four musicians deserved compensation for an uncleared sample used in an early version of "Hurricane" performed at his 2021 Donda listening party at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Drake has fans talking after a leaked track titled "1 AM In Albany" surfaced online and appeared to include lyrical shots aimed at several high-profile figures including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, LeBron James, Joe Budden, and Dr. Dre.