Entertainment

Dora Morelenbaum, hailing from a legendary Brazilian musical dynasty and a prominent voice in the band Bala Desejo, is back with her first solo album, Pique. In this new work, the artist dives into a unique sonic and visual universe, exploring the risography and challenging the conventions of the music industry.In Pique, Dora seeks an authentic identity, far from strategically constructed personas. "I didn't want to create a persona for this album. Pique is me in this story, of an already built identity that is portrayed in the project." This search for authenticity is reflected on what technique they used in the project. "This defines a language, when you limit the tools you're going to use and how you use them. In this sense, it already gives the album a unity", says Dora. The music vide...

OutKast is commemorating a new milestone as their 2003 track "Hey Ya!" is officially certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).The RIAA confirmed that the Speakerboxxx/The Love Below track has sold 10 million units in the United States, following in the footsteps of its album that was certified diamond in December 2004 — just 15 months after its initial release. "Hey Ya!" was the duo's second single off the album, and went on to win the GRAMMY for Best Urban/Alternative Performance after also being nominated for Record of the Year and Best Music Video.In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, André 3000 explained that a new OutKast album or tour were unlikely to happen, stating that he and fellow OutKast member Big Boi are “further away from it than we’ve ev...

J. Cole's highly-anticipated The Fall Off could be releasing within the first quarter of 2025.Before closing out his 2014 Forest Hills Drive 10th anniversary show at Madison Square Garden, Cole hinted to the audience that the record could drop by the time his final Dreamville Fest rolls around in April 2025. "See y’all at Dreamville Fest," he said to the crowd. "Hopefully I have something new to perform for y’all."Nothing has been confirmed so far, however, leaving fans to simply wait for an announcement. The Fall Off has been in the works for several years now, even releasing two singles that were supposedly off the album (one of them ended up dropping with The Off-Season). Stay tuned for an official announcement.J. Cole’s final words at the '2014 Forest Hills Drive' anniversary show
...

Beyoncé is officially the female artist with the most Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified items of all time.The milestone was announced by the RIAA itself, with Bey earning a total of 103 plaques across her discography. Some of her biggest accomplishments include diamond plaques for "Halo," "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," 8x platinum certifications for "Crazy in Love," "Drunk in Love" and "Irreplaceable" and 7x platinum for her albums Dangerously in Love and I Am... Sasha Fierce. "We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres. Beyoncé's iconic catalogue has earned the achievement of most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA's history. Congratulations on this crowning milestone, Beyoncé,...