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Gary The Creator Oct 25, 2026

Bruno Mars Takes Back the Throne as "I Just Might" Breaks the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Record at 32 Weeks

One week after Drake and Don Toliver bumped him, Bruno Mars climbed back to No. 1 and passed "Luther" for the longest run in Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs history.

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Gary The Creator Oct 25, 2026

Durand Jones & The Indications Take 'Cruisin' to the Park' Back to the Lowrider West in 2027

The 13-date Cruisin' To The Park Tour rolls through California, the Southwest and five Texas cities in March 2027, capping a year of European shows, a new 45 and a run with Charley Crockett.

Cover art: Rene Bonét – I hope that you’re ready…

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Rene Bonét – I hope that you’re ready…

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Rene Bonét wrote "I hope that you’re ready…" and handed production to her longtime collaborator Weku Did That, releasing it through SRG-ILS and Virgin Music. The single arrives ahead of her third studio album, due in spring 2027.

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Gary The Creator Oct 24, 2026

Meek Mill Is Bringing Friends Home to Philly for Thanksgiving Week

Meek Mill headlines Dream Chasers Nights at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Nov. 24 with a guest list still under wraps, capping a year of summits, singles and a fresh fight with DJ Akademiks.

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Gary The Creator Oct 24, 2026

VEDO Drops V, and Sevyn Streeter and Lady London Pulled Up

VEDO's V runs 15 tracks deep, with Sevyn Streeter on "Yes," Lady London on "Put Up" and a production bench led by Troy Taylor. Here's what's on it and how he got here.

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Gary The Creator Oct 23, 2026

En Vogue Takes WNBA Finals Game 5 Halftime as Valkyries Fight to Stay Alive

En Vogue sings at halftime of Monday's Game 5 at Chase Center, with Dinah Jane on the anthem. Depending on Saturday, the Dream could be playing for the title on the Valkyries' floor.

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Gary The Creator Oct 23, 2026

Bruno Mars Kept His Songs and Rented Out the Paperwork: Publishing Administration Deals and the Value of Control

An admin deal collects your publishing money for a fee and a fixed term without taking the copyright. Here is how the fees, terms and fine print work before you sign one.

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Gary The Creator Oct 23, 2026

Drake Lawsuit Shows Why Split Sheets Must Come First

A songwriter's suit over Drake's "Janice STFU" and Chad Hugo's Neptunes fight turn on the same missing paperwork. Here is how split sheets, ASCAP and BMI registration, and copyright timing protect a working artist.

John Legend, Yung Miami, Anderson .Paak and Cordae

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Gary The Creator Oct 23, 2026

New Music Friday, October 23: John Legend Hands Pharrell the Keys, Anderson .Paak and Cordae Ship Under a Lawsuit, and Yung Miami Calls Home

John Legend's Pharrell-produced Muse and Anderson .Paak and Cordae's Heavy Is the Crown lead a Friday that also brings Yung Miami, Toosii, Laila!, Che Noir, Yeat, De La Soul at 30 and a stack of new singles.

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Gary The Creator Oct 22, 2026

Lil Baby's FRESH Arrives November 6 With the Future and Young Thug Reunion He Teased in 2025

In 2025 Lil Baby said any project with Future would now include Young Thug. FRESH, out November 6, delivers that trio on a single song, "All My Partnas," with Rylo Rodriguez riding along.

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Gary The Creator Oct 22, 2026

Snoh Aalegra Sets Legendary Love for Nov. 13, Brings Nile Rodgers and Raphael Saadiq to 'I Love You'

Snoh Aalegra's first album in five years now has a name and a date. Legendary Love arrives Nov. 13, and 'I Love You' puts Nile Rodgers and Raphael Saadiq on her record.

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Gary The Creator Oct 22, 2026

Copyright Termination Ruling Puts Foreign Rights in Play

The Supreme Court could not muster a quorum, so a Fifth Circuit ruling now says a songwriter who terminates a grant takes back the world, not just America. Here is what that means for the hip-hop and R&B contracts entering their 35-year window.

Johnny Gill's 'A Dance, A Kiss' Tops Billboard Adult R&B Airplay + Drops Video

After 'Hold On Me' and 'Won't Let Go,' Mariah Dawne Sings About Letting Go on 'Make Room'

Jessie Reyez Sets A Little Vengeance Deluxe for Nov. 6, Mid-Tour

Bruno Mars Takes Back the Throne as "I Just Might" Breaks the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Record at 32 Weeks

Durand Jones & The Indications Take 'Cruisin' to the Park' Back to the Lowrider West in 2027

Rene Bonét – I hope that you’re ready…

Meek Mill Is Bringing Friends Home to Philly for Thanksgiving Week

VEDO Drops V, and Sevyn Streeter and Lady London Pulled Up

En Vogue Takes WNBA Finals Game 5 Halftime as Valkyries Fight to Stay Alive

Bruno Mars Kept His Songs and Rented Out the Paperwork: Publishing Administration Deals and the Value of Control

Drake Lawsuit Shows Why Split Sheets Must Come First

New Music Friday, October 23: John Legend Hands Pharrell the Keys, Anderson .Paak and Cordae Ship Under a Lawsuit, and Yung Miami Calls Home

Lil Baby's FRESH Arrives November 6 With the Future and Young Thug Reunion He Teased in 2025

Snoh Aalegra Sets Legendary Love for Nov. 13, Brings Nile Rodgers and Raphael Saadiq to 'I Love You'

Copyright Termination Ruling Puts Foreign Rights in Play