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With a record number of entries, ABFF Ventures LLC., today revealed its slate of films in competition for the 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) scheduled to take place online August 21-30th at abff.com.

Today, BET announces The a?oeBET Awardsa?? 2020 nominees with Drake leading the pack with six nominations.

Platinum-certified DJ and producer ​Joel Corry ​has remixed a version, featuring ​DTG, of ​S1MBA​'s​ UK 'Top 5' ​single ​'Rover'​, out​ now.     

Vevo and Doja Cat today released a live performance of “Say So” off her new album Hot Pink as part of Vevo's LIFT program. LIFT connects today's up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content.

The ALL IN CHALLENGE has brought together artists, celebrities, athletes and sports leagues to raise millions of dollars for the millions of people in need.

Presenting a “new-wave grunge” manifesto, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Diana Gordon releases her EP, Wasted Youth, today. Get it HERE via Facet Records/Warner Records.

Reservoir announces the signing of two-time Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer Joyner Lucas to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes global rights to Lucas' entire catalog of works including upcoming album, ADHD, due out on March 27.

2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas has announced the release of a triumphant new single from the album ADHD, now confirmed for a March 27 release via Twenty Nine Music Group. “Lotto” is available today at all DSPs and streaming services. The song sees the Worcester, MA-based artist furthering his ongoing ADHD project, a deeply considered, comprehensive piece of work being released individually up to this point to allow each song its own unique power and space before becoming part of a complete album.

Bay Area-born and Los Angeles-based rapper Symba has released his Atlantic Records debut single “Serve” alongside an eccentric companion visual to match – watch below!

Vevo today announced that Kemosabe/RCA Records artist Doja Cat has been named their first LIFT artist of 2020, and has released a live performance of “Streets” off her new album Hot Pink. Vevo's LIFT initiative connects today's up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content. Launched in 2011, Vevo's artist development program shines a spotlight on the world's freshest new talent. Vevo LIFT alumni include the likes of Billie Eilish, Halsey, Khalid, Jorja Smith, SZA, Julia Michaels, YUNGBLUD, Sam Smith, CNCO and more. 

GRAMMY® Award-winning and 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Roddy Ricch unveils today the companion visual to his chart-dominating, breakout track “The Box.” The highly cinematic official video, co-directed by Christian Breslauer and Roddy Ricch, arrives on the single's 7th non-consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard's Hot 100. The Compton rapper also launched his home décor company this week – Ricch Essentials.

Kicking off Academy Awards weekend, BACARDÍ hosted a star-studded, invite-only party in celebration of actor and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan's 33rd birthday atDelilah in West Hollywood. The iconic rum brand, which has previously collaborated with Jordan on the debut of “The Angel's Share” short films and numerous brand-owned events over the years, continued its relationship with the self-professed “rum guy” by celebrating his birthday in the best way possible – with a BACARDÍ rum cocktail in hand.

Back Lot Music has released the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH today. The soundtrack to the film features an original score by multi-GRAMMY® winning recording artist Robert Glasper, as well as two new songs by recent GRAMMY® nominee Lucky Daye and GRAMMY® winning artist H.E.R. The romantic drama, starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield, arrives in theaters nationwide on Valentine's Day.

Electronic dance music DJ and producer, PLS&TY teams up with pop-culture icon Sean Kingston for his first 2020 single, “Very Special” set to release February 7th, 2020 on all digital streaming platforms.

Rising singer and multi-instrumentalist Christian Lalama is back with his latest single “Miss Me” (Atlantic Records) available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services. The young recording artist embraces a more evolved sound on his newest catchy release which arrives alongside a companion video, streaming now via his official YouTube channel - watch below!

The GRAMMY AWARDS Premiere Ceremony took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 26, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. PT. Preceding the 62nd Annual GRAMMY AWARDS telecast, the Premiere Ceremony was hosted by two-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Imogen Heap and featured a number of performances by current GRAMMY nominees. Performers included classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, jazz legend Chick Corea, folk music supergroup I'm With Her, West African sensation Angélique Kidjo and Best New Artist nominee Yola.

California based singer and songwriter Marc E. Bassy and hip-hop artist blackbear have teamed up to drop a carefree music video for their track 'Just My Luck'.

Herb Alpert's premiere jazz venue, VIBRATO GRILL JAZZ, presents the return of BMG recording artist, songwriter, and musical theater lyricist Carly Robyn Green to celebrate Valentine's love songs on February 12th, 2020. Her adult-contemporary repertoire includes modern takes on American Songbook standards, fresh renditions of contemporary classics, and original love songs written with Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.

3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Roddy Ricch is dominating the charts as he currently holds the number one song and number one album in the country. This is his first number one on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart now that the “The Box” rose from number three on the January 11th chart. “The Box” also ascended to number one on Hot Rap Songs and races 13-3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

 iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.