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Teyana Taylor‘s many talents will be recognized at the 2025 Ebony Power 100 Gala.

She will be honored as Entertainer of the Year for being “a multi-hyphenate force in music, film and fashion” who is “redefining the meaning of entertainer for a new generation,” according to Ebony.

“Teyana Taylor’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of staying the course,” the publication writes. It notes her arrival on the scene as a teenager and how her career has progressed, including her recent return to music with Escape Room, as well as credits in Straw, The Book of Clarence and One Battle After Another. “There’s no denying that this is Taylor’s time—and it’s only up from here.”

The Ebony Power 100 Gala will take place Nov. 4 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, continuing its tradition of honoring Black excellence and influence across industries.

Love Island USA breakout star Olandria Carthen will be honored with the People’s Choice Award.

Pathbreaker of the Year Tracee Ellis Ross will be “celebrated for her artistry, and groundbreaking work advancing representation and inclusion in travel, entertainment and beauty.” Supermodel Iman will receive the Icon Award for “her 50-year pioneering career in fashion, her business innovation, and her enduring influence as a philanthropist and activist,” according to Ebony‘s website.

Other honorees include Shaquille O’ Neal and Lonnie G. Bunch, the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian, respectively named the Entrepreneur of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year.

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The lineup for London’s 2026 All Points East festival has been announced, with Tyler, The Creator named as the first headliner. He will take the stage on both nights of the two-day event, taking place Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 in Victoria Park.

Also slated to perform at the festival that weekend are rappers Clipse, Sexyy Red, Baby Keem, Vince Staples and Ghostface Killah, with a set from Mustard & Friends. Representing the singers are Ravyn Lenae, Mariah the Scientist, Daniel Caesar and Syd, among others.

Tickets for London’s edition of the All Points East fest will go on sale Oct. 15, with a presale taking place for American Express cardmembers Thursday. Another presale will follow on Monday. Both single-day and two-day tickets will be available.

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Did Halle Bailey experience Love? Or Something Like It?

Fans will learn the answer to that question when she releases her debut solo album. She announced the project will arrive on Oct. 24 via a teaser trailer on social media Wednesday.

“Once upon a time, there was a young girl that believed in love. She believed everyone belonged to someone,” Halle says in the voice-over. “So all she ever wanted in life was to find the truest form of love. Was it ever possible? And here’s what happened.”

The teaser captures her in a dark room posing in the ruffled red gown she wears in the album’s cover art.

“love? or something like it’ — my debut album. a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after,” Halle captioned her post on X. “out 10/24. this one means everything to me.”

Halle’s debut has been in the works for some time. She told Cosmopolitan in 2023 that experiencing love for the first time with rapper DDG ignited “a spark for creativity” as she worked on the project. The two have since broken up and have been in a custody battle over their son, Halo Granberry. Their next court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 15.

Introduced as one-half of the group Chloe x Halle, Halle and sister Chlöe dropped The Two Of Us (2017), The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020), receiving a total of five Grammy nominations. 

Her solo work includes singles “Angel,” “In Your Hands,” and most recently “Back And Forth” and “Braveface.” 

Halle also has a career in Hollywood, starring in films The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple and alongside Regé-Jean Page in the upcoming romantic comedy Italianna. The film is scheduled to be released on April 10, 2026.

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Sabrina Carpenter has been named Variety’s 2025 Hitmaker of the Year.

The singer is set to receive the honor at the publication’s ninth annual Hitmakers celebration, taking place in Los Angeles on Dec. 6. The event recognizes those in the music industry who helped propel the 25 most-consumed songs of the year, according to the Billboard and Luminate charts.

“We’ve been huge Sabrina fans for many years,” Variety executive music editor Jem Aswad said in a statement. “More than virtually any other artist working today, she balances pop with provocation, and she’s very clearly in control of her career and her artistry — Sabrina is a boss!”

Sabrina is in good company, joining previous Hitmakers of the Year Charli XCX, SZA, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, and Elton John and Dua Lipa. 

More honorees will be announced at a later date.

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a star-studded lineup booked for its induction ceremony in November, which will include performances by Doja Cat and Missy Elliott. The institution also noted Questlove, Maxwell, Killer Mike and J.l.D will be in attendance. The ceremony takes place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Two producers are coming together to release a joint album. The Alchemist and Hit-Boy announced Goldfish will drop on Oct. 24, alongside an accompanying short film of the same name. The film, as per HipHopDX, is about “a squad of hit men disguised as carpet cleaners attempting to leave a life of crime in a chaotic flurry of events.” Danny Trejo and Simon Rex are among those making an appearance. An early screening and listening session took place at the Roxy Theater in New York Wednesday night.

AI-generated videos featuring late celebrities interacting with each other in real time are circulating online. In one video, 2Pac races Kobe Bryant; in another, he asks Kobe and Elvis to say “Habana” as they take a selfie. “Habana” is likely referencing Havana, Cuba, where some conspiracy theorists believe 2Pac is currently hiding out. Other deceased individuals seen in the viral clips are Michael Jackson, Fidel Castro, Bruce Lee and The Notorious B.I.G.

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“Russellmania” isn’t just the name of Russell Dickerson‘s tour. It’s a real thing that’s happening to him, much to his surprise.

It’s all thanks to “Happen to Me,” his biggest song yet. Speaking to People, Russell says when he and his co-writers penned the tune, “We were just like, yeah, it’s a cool song, and it’ll be great live.” But he says he realized “something was going on” when he began teasing the track earlier this year. It’s since become his sixth #1 hit and has also crossed over to the pop charts.

“It’s like the mania is happening, and it’s so fun,” he tells People. “I finally have a massive single on the radio that lines up with the Russell Dickerson that you see onstage.”

And to Russell, onstage is where things really count.

“When I close my eyes and dream of success, it’s the live concert setting,” he says. “It’s not on a stage receiving an award or a Grammy. It’s singing these songs and the crowd is louder than I am. If I get to play to seven-, eight-, 10-, 12,000 people a night, I will be happier than I could have ever dreamed.”

Russell predicts that 2026 is his “bucket list” year, during which he plans to do an even bigger tour, in larger-capacity venues than he has previously. He also hints that he and wife Kailey Dickerson are thinking of a new addition to their family, who’d join sons Remington Dickerson, 5, and Radford Dickerson, 2.

“No news yet,” he says. “Maybe sometime next year.”

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Get ready to dig through the ditches and burn through the witches once more: Rob Zombie is releasing new music.

The shock rocker has announced he’ll be releasing a track called “Punks and Demons” on Friday. A preview of the song played during the 20th anniversary screenings of Zombie’s 2005 film, The Devil’s Rejects, which took place Wednesday.

“Punks and Demons” follows Zombie’s 2021 album, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy.

In other Zombie news, a collection of his paintings are going up on display at the Morrison Gallery in Kent, Connecticut. The exhibition, titled What Lurks on Channel X?, will be open from Oct. 25 to Nov. 16.

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