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Traci Braxton, Singer and ‘Braxton Family Values’ Star, Dies at 50
Traci Braxton, a singer, actor and television personality who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50. Traci passed away on Saturday morning (March 12) following a battle with esophageal cancer, her husband Kevin Surratt told TMZ. “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory,” Surratt said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Traci’s older sister, R&B singer Toni, took to social media on Saturday to share a heartfelt tribute on behalf of the Braxton family. “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” Toni wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the Braxton family on Ins...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 12)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Latin female hitmakers share best advice Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard Latin kicked off Women’s History Month with an industry mentorship dinner — courtesy of WhatsApp — as part of their new campaign, “Escúchanos. Míranos.” The intimate event brought together more than 50 emerging Latin female talents and established artists. During the dinner, Billboard asked industry leads to share their best career advice and discuss the women who opened doors for them. Click here to read inspirational quotes from sing...
The Fray’s Isaac Slade Announces Departure From Band
Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray, is leaving the band, he announced on social media on Saturday (March 12). “I have some heavy news to share today,” Slade wrote in a letter on Instagram. “I know it’s been pretty quiet on the band front for a long time but I want to let everyone know I’m stepping down from The Fray. It’s been an honor and privilege to make music with those three amazing guys for the last two decades, and all for the best fans anyone could ever imagine.” He continued, “I let the guys know five or six years ago that I was getting ready to call it, that I was going to start my long exit ramp and now it’s finally time. And it’s all good. I wish those guys all the best in whatever they do next. I’m ready to start dreaming up what it is I’m going to do with the rest of my lit...
Kanye’s ‘DONDA’ is Now Certified RIAA Platinum
Although DONDA 2 isn’t Billboard eligible, Kanye West can celebrate the DONDA going certified platinum by the RIAA. The Recording Industry Association of America recently noted that Ye’s tenth studio album received over 1 million equivalent album sales since its August 2021 release. The Platinum certification of DONDA stands as the artist’s ninth album to reach the achievement. Additionally, Kanye West’s “We Don’t Care” went Gold, “Runaway” and “Bound 2” both went 3X Platinum. It is unclear if Kanye West plans to address DONDA 2 innovative yet challenging Stem Player release that restricts it from being part of charting. US Certifications (@RIAA): @kanyewest, DONDA Platinum (1,000,000). — chart data (@chartdata) March 11, 2022 For more music news, NIGO has teased the return of the Ter...
NIGO Teases Return of the Teriyaki Boyz
Releasing “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T just a few days ago, NIGO has now returned to tease the return of the Teriyaki Boyz. Taking to Instagram, the Japanese streetwear icon shared a snippet of his next I Know NIGO single featuring the group. Accompanied by a polaroid picture visual, the track is titled “More Tonight” and produced by NIGO close friend a collaborator Pharrell Williams. An influential force in the Japanese music and streetwear scene back in the early 2000s, the Teriyaki Boyz consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, Verbal from M-Flo, rapper Wise and NIGO, who served as the group’s DJ. Catch the teaser for Teriyaki Boyz’s “More Tonight” with NIGO, produced by Pharrell below. In case you missed it, take a look at HYPEBAE’s first-ever digital cover starring CL.
Famed Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville Up For Sale
The downtown Nashville record store that was opened by Opry legend Ernest Tubb in 1947 and has been a landmark in country music for decades will close as the building is being put up for sale. The owners of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop said in a statement on Friday (March 11) they were heartbroken that the store, which has been in its current location on Broadway since 1951, will close in the spring. The building and store is owned by the Honky Tonk Circus, LLC and the David McCormick Company, Inc. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Our goal has always been to protect, promote and preserve the great history of the record shop and building. That desire remains as strong today as ever,” the owners said in a statement. “However, due to changes in circumstances out of our control, it’s...
Hailey Bieber Reveals She Was Hospitalized for Blood Clot to Brain: ‘Home Now and Doing Well’
Hailey Bieber is opening up about a recent health scare that landed her in the hospital. The 25-year-old model, who is married to pop star Justin Bieber, took to social media on Saturday (March 12) to reveal that she was hospitalized earlier this week after experiencing stroke-like symptoms caused by a small blood clot. “On Thursday morning, I was sitting at breakfast with my husband when I started having stroke like symptoms and was taken to the hospital,” Bieber wrote on her Instagram Story. “They found I had suffered a very small blood clot to my brain, which caused a small lack of oxygen, but my body had passed it on its own and I recovered completely within a few hours.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news She added, “Although this was definitely one of the scariest moments I’v...
Katy Perry Reacts to Winning in ‘Dark Horse’ Copyright Appeal at Vegas Show
Katy Perry took the latest news about her appeal over a “Dark Horse” copyright case to Vegas. “So just be sure… before you take me to court, ’cause I’m a Scorpio, b—-!” she shouted out to the crowd Friday night (March 11), according to a concert video making its rounds on social media on Saturday. Perry is in the midst of the March leg of dates of her Play Las Vegas residency at The Theatre at Resorts World resort and casino. Explore Explore Katy Perry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Thursday, a federal appeals court refused to reinstate a $2.8 million copyright infringement verdict against Perry over her 2013 single “Dark Horse,” ruling that the two songs named share only basic musical “building blocks.” Back in 2014, rapper Marcus Gray had sued Pe...
SXSW: Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto Hit the Red Carpet for ‘WeCrashed’ Premiere
“Jared, it’s so nice to meet you,” Anne Hathaway says to her co-star Jared Leto, as if they were meeting for the first time. The Oscar winners were on stage at the Paramount Theater at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, to present the premiere of their new limited series, WeCrashed, the story of charismatic WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann and his wife, Rebekah Neumann, who propelled the co-working start-up to a global value of $47 billion before it all came tumbling down. Hathaway’s line was playing off the fact that Leto reportedly stayed deep in character while filming and that she didn’t properly “meet” the actor until after production concluded Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “He just became Adam Neuman...
Traci Braxton Dies Of Cancer At 50
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Traci Braxton, sister of R&B star Toni Braxton, battled with cancer for years and sadly succumbed to the disease according to a post from her sister. Traci was a notable member of the Braxton Family Values reality television series and released a charting solo project just a few years ago. TMZ has the exclusive report, of which we share a portion, below: Traci’s Husband Kevin Surratt tells TMZ … “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory.” We’re told Traci’s sisters, mom and friends were by her side when she passed. Toni Braxton’s heartfelt message to her sister can be read and viewed b...
Apple TV+ To Debut ‘They Call Me Magic’ Documentary Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Apple TV+ / apple Earvin “Magic” Johnson earned the status as one of the best basketball players of his era and beyond over the course of his career. Apple TV+ is now gearing up to put a dedicated focus on the career of the Los Angeles Lakers legend via the documentary series, They Call Me Magic. A trailer for They Call Me Magic was rolled out by Apple TV+ at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival Austin, Texas which looks into the life and legacy of the talented point guard. The show will air in four parts and makes its official debut in April. From Apple TV+: Related Stories “They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work—both on and off the court—and continues to impact...
EXCLUSIVE: Stevie J Keeps “Everything Fly” And Real In TV One’s ‘Uncensored’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy / TV One Acclaimed producer, songwriter, and popular television personality Stevie J is the subject of the latest episode of the TVOne series Uncensored and sat down for an exclusive interview before the episode’s premiere. Via TVOne’s Uncensored series, which gives celebrities and entertainers the chance to talk about their lives and careers in an unfettered fashion, begins its new season, the next episode is sure to get social media and everyone else talking with veteran R&B and Hip-Hop producer Stevie J in the chair. Related Stories If you mention Stevie J to anyone these days whether they’re tapped into entertainment or not, there will be some recognition. His career as a producer is undeniable, having won a Grammy Award as part of S...
