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Jazmine Sullivan Mourns The Death of Her Grandmother

Jazmine Sullivan Mourns The Death of Her Grandmother

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Jazmine Sullivan is grieving the death of her grandmother. On Dec. 29, the RB powerhouse took to her Instagram Story to announce the death of her belo ...
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Jazmine Sullivan Mourns The Death of Her Grandmother

Jazmine Sullivan Mourns The Death of Her Grandmother

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Jazmine Sullivan is grieving the death of her grandmother. On Dec. 29, the RB powerhouse took to her Instagram Story to announce the death of her belo ...
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Whitney Houston Honored By The New Jersey Hall of Fame With Service Area

Whitney Houston Honored By The New Jersey Hall of Fame With Service Area

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — The New Jersey Hall of Fame renamed and honored their newly redesigned Vauxhall service park area after the iconic RB singer Whitney Houston earlier t ...
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Six Biggest TV & Film Moments of 2023

Six Biggest TV & Film Moments of 2023

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — We've made it to the end of the year 2023! It's safe to say this year gifted us with treasured TV film memories. Rihanna floated in Fenty above the 5 ...
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Tamia And Joe Announce 2024 Tour Dates

Tamia And Joe Announce 2024 Tour Dates

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Tamia and Joe are hitting the road together.In a social media post announced on Tuesday (Nov 22), Tamia shared that she and Joe will embark on a sprin ...
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Zahara Marley Jolie-Pit Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Spelman

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pit Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Spelman

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — On Wednesday (Nov 15), Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, was revealed as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor ...
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Samara Joy Releases 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' Ahead of Holiday Album

Samara Joy Releases 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' Ahead of Holiday Album

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Samara Joy wants to bring joy to your Christmas this year.The Bronx native will end the year with her first Christmas release, the EP A Joyful Holiday ...
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Kyla Pratt Sued By Former Management Over Alleged Unpaid Commissions

Kyla Pratt Sued By Former Management Over Alleged Unpaid Commissions

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — A lawsuit filed Monday claims that Kyla Pratt owes money to her former management company for Call Me Kat and related projects. According to NBC Palm Springs, on Monday, Industry Entertainment Partners submitted a lawsuit to the Los
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Actress and Singer Irene Cara Has Died at 63

Actress and Singer Irene Cara Has Died at 63

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Actress and singer Irene Cara recently has died according to her publicist. She was 63. Best known for theme songs "Flashdance" and "Fame", the multitalented singer rose to fame in the 80s. Her publicist, Judith Moose, encouraged
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Ice Cube Reveals He Lost $9 Million For Refusing Vaccination

Ice Cube Reveals He Lost $9 Million For Refusing Vaccination

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Ice Cube missed out on a huge payout due to a vaccination requirement for a movie role. The November 20th episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game featured Mount Westmore rappers Ice Cube, Too $hort and E-40. At the 1:11:00 mark, the
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YNW Melly Faces Death Penalty Following First Degree Murder Charges

YNW Melly Faces Death Penalty Following First Degree Murder Charges

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — The Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled that Broward County prosecutors can seek the death penalty against YNW Melly
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Flo Milli Announces Her First Headlining Tour With Monaleo

Flo Milli Announces Her First Headlining Tour With Monaleo

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Alabama's very own princess of rap Flo Milli announces her first ever North American headliner with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour.The tour will feature support from Monaleo. The tour will kick off in Atlanta, GA on October 18th and stop in major cities including New YorkCity, Chicago, Washington D.C.
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Meet the Black Fashion Designers At NYFW: The Shows Capsule Collection

Meet the Black Fashion Designers At NYFW: The Shows Capsule Collection

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Intuit Mailchimp announced its NYFW: The Shows debut through a new capsule collection and pop-up shop featuring five Black In Fashion Council (BIFC) selected designers. HOT 97 had a chance to visit the collection, talk to the designers and the senior brand director of Mailchimp.
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Chloe Bailey Drops Exclusive Music With Spotify Singles

Chloe Bailey Drops Exclusive Music With Spotify Singles

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Loading the player... Chloe Bailey has "surprised" fans with her new singles. In collaboration with Spotify Singles, Chlöe exclusively released "Surprise - Unplugged Remix" [...]
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New Music Friday: John Legend Releases New Album "LEGEND"

New Music Friday: John Legend Releases New Album "LEGEND"

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — It's Friday so that means new music! Music veteran and EGOT holder, John Legend has had a series of wins this year. He launched his Las Vegas Residency , announced that he and wife, Chrissy Teigan, are
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Black Girl Magic At 'Made In America 2022'!

Black Girl Magic At 'Made In America 2022'!

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — HOT 97 touch down at Made in America 2022! Even though it was blazing hip hop and R&B (90+ degrees) we were able to talk to some of the lady performers who rocked the stages at the festival! The two-day music fest was held on Saturday, September 3rd & Sunday, September 4th at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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AP African American Studies Courses To Be Offered in High Schools This Fall

AP African American Studies Courses To Be Offered in High Schools This Fall

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — This fall, sixty schools across the United States will offer Advanced Placement courses on African American studies. Earlier this year, the College Board announced a pilot program for African American studies after the nationwide upheaval over teaching race
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Ari Lennox + Summer Walker Collaborate On 'Queen Space'

Ari Lennox + Summer Walker Collaborate On 'Queen Space'

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Ari Lennox and Summer Walker drop new project 'Queen Space', a follow up collaboration from 2019's 'Unloyal'.
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Shaquille O'Neal Releases Home Arcade Machine With Partner, Arcade1Up

Shaquille O'Neal Releases Home Arcade Machine With Partner, Arcade1Up

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — The four time NBA champion, who already owns housing developments, the Sacramento Kings, several fast food franchises, is adding another business to his list - The NBA Jam: Shaq Edition If you were around in the 90s,
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Megan Thee Stallion Takes Over Good Morning America's Concert Series

Megan Thee Stallion Takes Over Good Morning America's Concert Series

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Megan Thee Stallion takes over Good Morning America's concert series, performing tracks from Traumazine and previous albums.
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New Music This Friday: Rod Wave, The Game, Royce Da 5'9"

New Music This Friday: Rod Wave, The Game, Royce Da 5'9"

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Royce the 5'9", The Game, and Rod Wave are releasing new projects Friday, August 12th.
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Kenan Thompson To Host 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC & Peacock

Kenan Thompson To Host 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC & Peacock

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Kenan Thompson is slated to host the 74th Emmy Awards Live! From the Microsoft Theater. Thompson expressed his gratitude in a statement ."Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television
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Ja Rule Responds To Fat Joe's Remarks About Drink Champs Interview

Ja Rule Responds To Fat Joe's Remarks About Drink Champs Interview

WQHT-FM (New York, NY) — Ja Rule responds to Fat Joe's commentary about his recent Drink Champs visit with Irv Gotti.
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Beyoncé Agrees to Remove 'Spaz' Lyric After Backlash from Disabled Community

Beyoncé Agrees to Remove 'Spaz' Lyric After Backlash from Disabled Community

WBLS-FM (New York, NY) — Beyonce is receiving some HEAT because of her single "HEATED". On Friday, July 29th, Beyoncé debuted her highly anticipated album Renaissance. While the beyhive members spent that weekend praising the album, one community felt the opposite. Beyoncé's
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