Kings of the West tour bringing lineup of hip-hop legends to Des Moines this summer
West Coast hip-hop will come to Iowa this summer. Here's how to get tickets to the Kings of the West tour stop in Des Moines.
Month: April 2025
The Guide #188: How 25 years of music has shaped the charts from monoculture to mass playlists
In the first in a new miniseries, we look back at the biggest songs of the 21st century to trace how music – and the way we consume it – has evolved Read More
Diddy’s Prosecutors Accuse Him Of Forcing An Alleged Victim To Undergo Mystery Procedure
Diddy's prosecutors and his legal team have clashed a lot over the possible evidence for his federal criminal trial.
Best Of BPR 4/25: Karen Read’s Second First Week In Court & Hip Hop Leadership With Paul Willis
Today:GBH’s Adam Reilly & NBC10’s Sue O’Connell are here for media analysis segment “Press Play” – The nation’s journalistic bulwark “60 Minutes” has just lost its lead producer, who quit over loss of journalistic integrity at CBS. Plus, Sue’s dispatch from the Karen Read courtroom.And, Live Music Friday with Paul Willis, a Boston-based rapper and educator who’s spent his career in nonprofits helping youth with his artistry. His latest project is “Hip Hop Leadership,” part album, part teaching curriculum.
University cancels R&B star as festival headliner over antisemitic remarks
A performance by R&B star Kehlani at Cornell's annual Slope Day festival was canceled after a backlash against the artist's anti-Israel remarks and statements labeled as antisemetic. Read More
Kneecap Split With Booking Agent Following Coachella Festival Fallout
Kneecap have split with their booking agent IAG following a controversy around their two Coachella sets earlier this month.
Destin Conrad On Imposter Syndrome, Black Queer Representation in R&B And His Debut Album
Destin Conrad talks to Billboard about his debut album, 'Love on Digital,' Black queer representation in R&B, touring with Kehlani, and more. Read More
Diddy’s Prosecutors Allege He Is “Desperate” To Exclude Cassie Footage From Trial
Federal authorities claim Diddy's legal team wants to prevent jurors from seeing "powerful proof" of the mogul's alleged crimes.
The Emotional Power of Live Music with Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis lit up the iconic 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., with a sold-out show that was uplifting, emotional, and unforgettable. Read More
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