Tag: Country music
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Black Icons Who Collaborated With Dolly Parton
Beyoncé brought Dolly Parton into "Cowboy Carter," featuring her on the "Dolly P" interlude and the song "Tyrant." She also reimagined Parton's classic "Jolene," creating a full-circle moment between two generations of female music icons. Whitney Houston recorded Parton's "I Will Always Love You" for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack in 1992, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
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Black Love for Dolly Parton: Here’s Why
Country music legend Dolly Parton has come to hold a special place in Black folks' hearts over the years. So it's no wonder that news of her death on Tuesday has countless folks in our community mourning the beloved country music star. Parton passed away in Nashville, though no cause of death has been determined yet. She was 80. From her signature blonde hair and dimpled smile to her glamorous persona and sweet Southern belle accent, it's easy to see why Parton captured the love and adoration of our culture.
MUSIC
Kehlani on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart 2026
Kehlani is officially on the country charts. Bullets and Blades, her collaboration with Shaboozey, debuts at No. 42 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, marking her first ever appearance on the chart. Another lane unlocked.
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Shannon Sharpe Accuser’s New Controversial Rebrand
Gabrielle Zuniga, the former adult content creator who settled a $50 million lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, has rebranded herself as a conservative country girl living on a luxury Texas ranch.
BOOKS
Shaboozey Shines on The Hollywood Reporter December 2025
Shaboozey reflects on his meteoric rise within the country music scene following his standout appearance on Beyonce's Cowboy Carter. In this exclusive feature for The Hollywood Reporter, the artist discusses the evolution of his unique sound today....
MOVIES & TV
Bad Bunny Replaced? Fans Want Country Legend
Some fans are calling for George Strait to replace Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show. What do you think of this potential change?
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Hip Hop Real Estate Scammer Cesar Pena Guilty
Cesar Humberto Pina, known as "Flipping NJ," has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bribery, and Travel Act violations, facing up to 55 years in federal prison when sentenced on March 10, 2027.
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Kevin Gates Gives Estranged Wife Over $1 Million
Kevin Gates says he doesn't care that he had to fork over a small fortune to his estranged wife, saying he always gives everything to those he loves. The rapper joined The TMZ Podcast and discussed a judge ordering him to split proceeds from his music catalogue sale with Dreka Gates to the tune of one million dollars. Kevin says a portion is nothing to him because he's used to giving his loved ones the world.
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Black American Colonies in Texas After Slavery
After emancipation, formerly enslaved Black Americans built communities of their own, acquired land, raised families and created places where they could live with greater independence from racism. Known as freedom colonies, these historically significant settlements were established during Reconstruction and to escape Jim Crow. Residents created support systems that allowed families to live more independently, establishing churches, schools and homes. Today, descendants are working to preserve these communities by maintaining family land, organizing reunions and passing histories to younger generations, ensuring these important places and stories are not forgotten.
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Rick Ross Cleared of Battery Charge, 2 Misdemeanors
Rick Ross caught a major break in his Miami domestic violence case after prosecutors dropped the felony battery charge against him due to insufficient evidence. According to court documents, prosecutors filed two misdemeanor charges instead: one for battery and another for battery/domestic violence. Ross had previously pleaded not guilty to felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an incident where an ex-girlfriend alleged he slapped, struck, and choked her.
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Trump-Backed African Blogger Samuel Faces Deportation
Popular conservative blogger Samuel Sey, who ran the blog @slowtowrite and spent years defending aggressive immigration enforcement, was taken into custody in Ohio and booked into Butler County jail under a "Hold for ICE" warrant, facing potential deportation to Ghana.