Jermaine Dupri News

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. 

Artist, producer, and global cultural icon T-Pain has announced the TP20 Fall Tour, celebrating 20 years of legendary music, moments, and the Nappy Boy empire he’s built since the release of his debut album Rappa Ternt Sanga in 2005. 

STARZ has acquired “Magic City: An American Fantasy,” a five-part docuseries uncovering the story behind the famed Atlanta strip club, Magic City, and its decades-long influence on hip-hop.

The Tony Award-winning musical SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, will welcome new Queens to Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre. Learn more about the new cast of SIX here!

Kelsie Watts' Broadway debut has been a longtime coming. Watch a video of The Voice alum performing songs from Wicked, Cats, The Bodyguard, and Dreamgirls before she makes her Broadway debut as Jane Seymour in SIX.

The Tony Award-winning global smash hit musical SIX, will crown some new queens next month!  The new Queens will start performances on Wednesday, February 19 at the Lena Horne Theatre.

Celebrating the songwriters behind the latest trending tinsel tunes and cherished seasonal standards alike, ASCAP has the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs and the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs for 2024. 

As the most musical time of the year approaches, The ASCAP Foundation unwraps the ultimate gift list for music fans, announcing the launch of its fourth annual Holiday Auction. Among the exclusive experiences and items for bid is a signed and personalized musical 'Doodle' by Stephen Schwartz, 2 Broadway house seats for & Juliet, and more.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees for induction, celebrating composers and lyricists with significant impact.

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer.

Usher took over Super Bowl LVIII with a Vegas-inspired halftime show. The show featured special guests Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Will.i.am, Lil Jon and Ludacris. Watch Usher perform hit songs like  “Caught Up,” “Love in this Club,” 'Burn,' and more. The video also features a nod to Usher's role as Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway.

Jermaine Dupri has teamed up with Ashanti, Nelly, and Juicy J for their new single 'This Lil' Game We Play.' Hinging on a hypnotic sample of Subway & 702's classic 1994 track of the same name, “This Lil' Game We Play” unites three powerhouse voices while featuring production from Dupri. Right out the gate, sizzling hi-hats and synths mesmerize.

The new partnership will bring the legendary label and all its recordings, publishing, as well as its historic So So Def Recordings back catalog to Create Music Group. In addition, the new collaboration will launch new music and new artists under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning producer, hall of fame songwriter, and rapper Jermaine Dupri.

ASCAP celebrated its 2024 ASCAP Grammy Award nominees and top songwriter and composer members on Friday afternoon at the ASCAP Grammy Brunch held in the garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Check out photos from the event here!

Atlantis Paradise Island kicked off 2024 with its annual Party Like a Royal New Year’s Eve event. Hosted by actor Neil Patrick Harris, the festivities began with a DJ set from producer and artist Timbaland featuring his top hits, followed by a surprise set from Nelly including hits like “Just A Dream,” “Dilemma” and “Cruise.” See photos!

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) announces the 2024 nominees for induction at its Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. Voting members have until December 27, 2023, to submit their ballots. Check out the complete list of nominees on songhall.org.

This year's events were made even more remarkable by the presence of sponsors who curated interactive activations for fans to enjoy. Amongst others, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Sprite, Jack Daniels, and Red Bull provided festival-goers with unique experiences throughout the weekend.

Chasing the Dream, unlike other performance-based shows, follows a different format. It is not a competition and participants are not reliant on votes to move them forward.  This series is centered on the proposition that mentoring and giving back is a valued commodity. Fantasia, Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and more will appear.