The Three Kings is a new hip-hop group formed in 2025, bringing together three prominent artists from North Long Beach, California: Big Supa, Bigg Buddha Booh, and Ce-ILLA. Individually, each member is a respected figure in the Long Beach hip-hop scene.

Big Supa, a rapper and CEO of Hill Ent, is also a member of the Wu-Tang West Coast Killa Bees with a discography that includes albums like King Supa and Positive Energy. Bigg Buddha Booh (Marquette Wesson) and Ce-ILLA (Ceyonta Zimmons) are both members of the hip-hop group The Hustle Holix.

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London-native singer-songwriter, Natanya, released her new single, “DON’T ASK”, on April 17, 2026, via Human Re Sources. She wrote and co-produced this track with Oscar Scheller.

DON’T ASK is a Y2K-Influence song that combines Pop and R&B, altogether. However, the songstress embraces her female empowerment, learning to be more outspoken and seeking independence.

Natayna explained about the development of the song:

“This song began as a set of chords I put together on my Yamaha E.Piano. I’d thought up a hook and started writing more lyrics while in the studio. Oscar Scheller brought it to life with synths, MIDI strings, and acoustic piano – I really wanted to give it that marching band feel. It’s an anthem about girl power, agency, and refusing to wait for permission.” 

DON’T ASK is Now Available via Human Re Sources

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Brooklyn-native musician Yaya Bey released her new album Fidelity. She created this project through storytelling on difficult themes of relationships, which relates to the African-American community in her songwriting. In her vocal strategies, she combines neo-soul, reggae, and R&B. She released her second single, Forty Days.

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Noxz & Lusanda released their latest single, “sth. Side,” on March 23, 2026, via Stereofox Records. It is Noxz’s second single from his upcoming debut studio album Safe To Be, which is the follow-up to Dreaming Wide Awake.

“sth. Side” takes listeners on a neo-soul journey with his popular warmth, smooth jazz keyboards, relaxed hip-hop groove, soft guitar playing – a unique overcast afternoon tune.

Safe To Be is set to be released on June 15 via Stereofox Records. Hypnotic, debilitated, and extremely human. This album would showcase Noxz at his most comprehensive yet – creating sound with arrangement, defining silence with purpose, and continuing a journey from structure to impression, from architecture to spirit.

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Wax’a’don is entering a new phase of his artistry with the release of the “Wa Laa” video, which premiered on April 15. More than just a visual for an already released track, the video serves as the introduction to a larger creative concept.

Wa Laa (Official Music Video)

“Wa Laa” is officially labeled as Part 1 of a factual fictional experience—a storytelling approach that merges real events with cinematic interpretation. This concept gives Wax’a’don the ability to present his narrative in a more dynamic and engaging way.

The video itself carries a strong visual identity, with detailed scenes and a clear sense of direction. It’s not just about the music—it’s about building a story that unfolds over time.

With this release, Wax’a’don taps into a growing trend within hip-hop where artists use visuals to expand their storytelling. “Wa Laa” sets the tone, and it’s clear that this is only the beginning of a much larger rollout.

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The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards were an extravagant night.

The Ludacris-hosted show aired live on FOX, Thursday evening, March 26, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Rising Stars, Alex Warren earned the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award for “Ordinary,” and Ella Langley received the New Country Artist of the Year Award. Alongside Kehlani, won R&B Song of the Year for “Folded”.

The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards honored the most-streamed artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and app through 2025. The show featured three recent categories this year: “Favorite TikTok Dance”, “Favorite Debut Album”, and “Favorite K-Pop Collab.”

Performers such as Warren, Ludacris, Kehlani, RAYE, and Lainey Wilson took the stage for the night!

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Winners – Bold

General Categories

Song of the Year

 “Anxiety” – Doechii

“Good News” – Shaboozey

“Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen

“luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter

“MUTT” – Leon Thomas

Winner: “Ordinary” – Alex Warren

“Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” – Benson Boone

“Stargazing” – Myles Smith

“The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny

Benson Boone

Chris Brown

Jelly Roll

Kendrick Lamar

Lady Gaga

Morgan Wallen

Sabrina Carpenter

Tate McRae

Winner: Taylor Swift

Duo/Group of the Year

Winner: HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

Linkin Park

Maroon 5

Shinedown

Twenty One Pilots

Best Collaboration

“All The Way” – BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman

Winner: “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

“luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

“Timeless” – The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti

“WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red

Songwriter of the Year

Winner: Amy Allen

Ashley Gorley

Cal Shapiro

Charlie Handsome

Julia Michaels

Producer of the Year

Winner: Andrew Watt

Dijon

Jack Antonoff

Max Martin & Shellback

Sounwave

Album of the Year

Winner: Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”

Breakthrough Award

Alex Warren

Innovator Award

Miley Cyrus

Icon Award

John Mellencamp

Landmark Award

Ludacris

Pop Categories

Pop Artist of the Year

Alex Warren

Benson Boone

Winner: Sabrina Carpenter

Tate McRae

Taylor Swift

Pop Song of the Year

“Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter

“Ordinary” – Alex Warren

“Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan

Winner: “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Best New Artist (Pop)

Winner: Alex Warren

Jessie Murph

Myles Smith

Ravyn Lenae

sombr

Pop Album of the Year

Winner: Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”

Country Categories

Country Song of the Year

“After All The Bars Are Closed” – Thomas Rhett

Winner: “Good News” – Shaboozey

“Liar” – Jelly Roll

“Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen

“Whiskey Drink” – Jason Aldean

Country Artist of the Year

Jason Aldean

Jelly Roll

Lainey Wilson

Luke Combs

Winner: Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country)

Chase Matthew

Winner: Ella Langley

Hudson Westbrook

Josh Ross

Zach Top

Country Album of the Year

Winner: Morgan Wallen, “I’m the Problem”

Hip-Hop Categories

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

Winner: “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA

“NOKIA” – Drake

“Outside” – Cardi B

“The Largest” – BigXthaPlug

“WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Cardi B

GloRilla

Winner: Kendrick Lamar

Playboi Carti

Tyler, The Creator

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

MOLIY

PLUTO

Winner: Real Boston Richey

YKNIECE

ZEDDY WILL

Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Winner: Kendrick Lamar, “GNX”

R&B Categories

R&B Song of the Year

“Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist

Winner: “Folded” – Kehlani

“MUTT” – Leon Thomas

“Residuals” – Chris Brown

“SOMEBODY LOVES ME” – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

R&B Artist of the Year

Winner: Chris Brown

Kehlani

Leon Thomas

Mariah the Scientist

SZA

Best New Artist (R&B)

Jenevieve

Kwn

Winner: Leon Thomas

Mariah the Scientist

Sailorr

R&B Album of the Year

Winner: Leon Thomas, “PHOLKS”

Alternative Categories

Alternative Song of the Year

“Back To Friends” – sombr

Winner: “Ensenada” – Sublime

“One Eyed Bastard” – Green Day

“Stargazing” – Myles Smith

“The Contract” – Twenty One Pilots

Alternative Artist of the Year

Cage the Elephant

Green Day

Linkin Park

Sublime

Winner: Twenty One Pilots

Best New Artist (Alternative)

almost monday

Gigi Perez

Lola Young

Role Model

Winner: sombr

Alternative Album of the Year

Winner: sombr, “I Barely Know Her”

Rock Categories

Rock Song of the Year

“Afterlife” – Evanescence

“Bad Guy” – Falling In Reverse ft. Saraya

“Dance, Kid, Dance” – Shinedown

“Even If It Kills Me” – Papa Roach

Winner: “Heavy Is the Crown” – Linkin Park

Rock Artist of the Year

Linkin Park

Papa Roach

Winner: Shinedown

Sleep Token

Three Days Grace

Best New Artist (Rock)

Architects

Poppy

Return to Dust

Winner: Sleep Theory

Spiritbox

Rock Album of the Year

Winner: Sleep Token, “Even in Arcadia”

Dance & World Categories

Dance Song of the Year

“Blessings” – Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas

“In My Arms” – ILLENIUM & HAYLA

Winner: “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe

“Save My Love” – Marshmello, Ellie Goulding, and AVAION

“Won’t Be Possible” – Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboys

Dance Artist of the Year

Calvin Harris

Winner: David Guetta

John Summit

Martin Garrix

Tiësto

World Artist of the Year

Ayra Starr

Jackson Wang

JO1

Winner: MOLIY

Tyla

Latin Pop/Urban Categories

Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year

“Ángel” – Grupo Frontera & Romeo Santos

“DEGENERE” – Myke Towers & benny blanco

Winner: “DtMF” – Bad Bunny

“Qué Pasaría…” – Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny

“Soltera” – Shakira

Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year

Winner: Bad Bunny

Feid

J Balvin

Karol G

Shakira

Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban)

Alleh Mezher

Winner: Beéle

De La Rose

Dei V

Louis BPM

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year

Winner: Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Regional Mexican Categories

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

Winner: “Amor Bonito” – Luis Angel “El Flaco”

“El Amor De Mi Vida” – Calibre 50

“Flores” – Xavi

“Hecha Pa’ Mí” – Grupo Frontera

“Lejos Estamos Mejor” – Eden Muñoz

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

Alejandro Fernández

Carin León

Fuerza Regida

Winner: Grupo Frontera

Luis Ángel “El Flaco”

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

Clave Especial

Edgardo Nuñez

Winner: Los Dos De Tamaulipas

Óscar Maydon

Oscar Ortiz

Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Winner: Fuerza Regida, “111XPANTIA”

K-pop Categories

K-pop Artist of the Year

JENNIE

j-hope

Jin

LISA

Winner: ROSÉ

K-pop Group of the Year

ATEEZ

BLACKPIN

ENHYPEN

Winner: Stray Kids

TWICE

K-pop Song of the Year

“APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

Winner: “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

“JUMP” – BLACKPINK

“Killin’ It Girl” – j-hope feat. GloRilla

“like JENNIE” – JENNIE

Best New Artist (K-pop)

82Major

AllDay Project

Winner: Cortis

Hearts2Hearts

Meovv

K-pop Album of the Year

Winner: Jennie, “Ruby”

Socially Voted Categories

Favorite Broadway Debut

Ashley Graham, “Chicago”

Cheryl Porter, “& Juliet”

Durrell “Tank” Babbs, “Hell’s Kitchen”

Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”

Jack Wolfe, “Hadestown”

Kelsie Watts, “Six! The Musical”

Lencia Kebede, “Wicked”

Lizzy McAlpine, “Floyd Collins”

Meg Donnelly, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”

Ne-Yo, “Hell’s Kitchen”

Winner: Tom Felton, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Trisha Paytas, “Beetlejuice”

Favorite TikTok Dance (new category)

“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga

“Gnarly” – KATSEYE

“GO!” – CORTIS

“Happen To Me” – Russell Dickerson

“JUMP” – BLACKPINK

“like JENNIE” – JENNIE

“Midnight Sun” – Zara Larsson

Winner: “MONA LISA” – j-hope

“Revolving Door” – Tate McRae

“SPAGHETTI” – LE SSERAFIM, j-hope

“The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

Favorite Debut Album (new category)

Addison Rae, “Addison”

Winner: Alex Warren, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid”

Audrey Hobert, “Who’s the Clown?”

Calum Hood, “ORDER chaos ORDER”

Coco Jones, “Why Not More?”

JADE, “THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!”

JENNIE, “Ruby”

LISA, “Alter Ego”

Michael Clifford, “SIDEQUEST”

Perrie, “Perrie”

sombr, “I Barely Know Her”

Tucker Wetmore, “What Not To”

Best Lyrics

“Anxiety” – Doechi

“BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny

“Camera” – Ed Sheeran

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley

“DAISIES” – Justin Bieber

“Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI

“Man I Need” – Olivia Dean

“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter

“Ordinary” – Alex Warren

Winner: “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

“undressed” – sombr

“WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” – RAYE

Best Music Video

“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga

“BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny

“BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE

“Gabriela” – KATSEYE

“JUMP” – BLACKPINK

“like JENNIE” – JENNIE

“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter

“Ordinary” – Alex Warren

“Sapphire” – Ed Sheeran

“Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)” – MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy

Winner: “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift

“toxic till the end” – ROSÉ

Favorite On-Screen

AJ McLean, Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland, “Building the Band”

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked: For Good”

Bad Bunny, “Happy Gilmore 2”

Becky G, “REBBECA”

Ed Sheeran, “ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran: A Musical Experience”

Winner: Jimin and Jung Kook, “Are You Sure?!”

Jonas Brothers, “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie”

Karol G, “Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful”

Lady Gaga, “Wednesday”

LISA, “The White Lotus”

Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era”

Zara Larsson, “Up Close”

Favorite Tour Photographer

Abby Waisler for Gracie Abrams

Adam DeGross for Post Malone

Anna Lee for Coldplay

baeth for Tate McRae

Chris Cornejo for Shakira

Cynthia Parkhurst for Katy Perry

Henry Hwu for Billie Eilish

Hyghly for The Weeknd

Joshua Halling for Oasis

Winner: Rahul Bhatt for KATSEYE

Thomas Falcone for Shawn Mendes

Tom Pallant for YUNGBLUD

Favorite Soundtrack

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Original Soundtrack)

F1 the Album

Frankenstein (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

Winner: KPop Demon Hunters

Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack

Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Smurfs Movie Soundtrack (Music From & Inspired By)

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack

Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (Original Soundtrack)

Favorite Tour Style

Bad Bunny, “DeBí TiRaR MáS FOtoS World Tour”

Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter Tour”

Billie Eilish, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”

BLACKPINK, “Deadline World Tour”

Dua Lipa, “Radical Optimism Tour”

Ella Langley, “Still Hungover Tour”

KATSEYE, “Beautiful Chaos Tour”

Lady Gaga, “The Mayhem Ball”

Sabrina Carpenter, “Short n’ Sweet Tour”

Tate McRae, “Miss Possessive Tour”

Winner: Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”

Zara Larsson, “Midnight Sun Tour”

Favorite Tour Tradition

Benson Boone, Cover song

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & Rumi on stage

Billie Eilish, “when the party’s over” silent loop

Winner: Coldplay, Crowd cam

Dua Lipa, Surprise guest

Jonas Brothers, Surprise guest

KATSEYE, “Gnarly” dance break

Lainey Wilson, Cowgirl of the night

ROLE MODEL, Sally

Sabrina Carpenter, Celebrity “Juno” arrest

Tate McRae, Fan cam on stage

Zara Larsson, “Lush Life” star

Favorite K-pop Collab (new category)

“Blink” – Corbyn Besson & TZUYU of TWICE

“BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE

“BUCK” – Jackson Wang feat. Diljit Dosanjh

“Confessions” – Flo Rida, HEESEUNG & JAKE of ENHYPEN, Paul Russell

“Dirty Work” – aespa feat. Flo Milli

“ExtraL” – JENNIE, Doechii

“EYES CLOSED” – JISOO X ZAYN

“Illegal + SEVENTEEN” – PinkPantheress, SEVENTEEN

“On My Mind” – Alex Warren & ROSÉ

Winner: “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel

“TOO BAD” – G-DRAGON feat. Anderson .Paak

“WE PRAY (TWICE Version)” – Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI, Little Simz

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Chris Brown released his new song, “Obvious,” on April 10, 2026, via Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records. It would be featured on his upcoming 12th studio album, “BROWN,” which is set for release on May 8.

The recent track follows the two-time Grammy Award winner’s previous singles: Holy Blindfold & It Depends, which will also appear on the BROWN album.

BROWN follows the International R&B sensation’s 2023 11:11 (Deluxe), where he won the 2025 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album.

Obvious is now available via Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records

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London-based Singer-songwriter, Vianne, released her new song, “Finally,” from her upcoming EP, “Time Passes,” which features her previous singles: Time Passes & On My Own. 

Vianne wrote “Finally”. She explained that this piano-influenced ballad song meant something to her on a personal level on Instagram. She hopes this song would inspire and help listeners.

“This song is incredibly dear to me. It helped me move through some difficult moments in my life, and my only hope is that it resonates with you and helps you heal in the same way,” said the songstress. “Out of the many ballads I’ve written since I started composing, I’m so happy this is the first one I get to share with the world.”

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Artist Name: Skye’Aysia
City: Bronx, NY
Social Media Link: Yellow Dream (@skyeaysia) • Instagram photos and videos
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Nigerian-English Musician & Producer Noxz released his latest single “Dreaming Wide Awake” with a duet, English singer-songwriter & Producer, Sipprell, on March 9, 2026, via Stereofox Records.

“Dreaming Wide Awake” is the lead single for Noxz’s upcoming studio debut album, Safe To Be, which is set to be released on June 15, 2026, via Stereofox Records. It is also a follow-up for his 2025 EP, Tones + Silhouettes. The concept of the song is the form of joy that feels bizarre, which encourages the listeners to understand the psychological nature of a dream. The song also appears in Sipprell’s incredible neo-soul vocal range and her poetic songwriting skills.

“It’s about that rare kind of joy that feels surreal – when you’re fully awake but everything around you feels like a dream. After the release of my album, Tones + Silhouettes, this felt like opening a new room in the same house. More vulnerable, more spacious, more me,” said Noxz.

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Safe To Be will be available on June 15 via Stereofox Records.

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