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Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.

Rockin' Ryan Seacrest is still the king of New Year's Eve television, no matter what Andy Cohen might say.

Earlier this summer, fans of Nelly and Shantel Jackson were shocked to learn that the two had called it quits after seven years of dating. […]

To commemorate the 50th anniversary, the annual Soul Train Awards will be held at the legendary Apollo Theater. The Soul Train Awards highlights the best in soul music, R&B, and Hip Hop from both popular industry vanguards and the next generation of promising talented artists. Over the course of his career, he has released four consecutive Platinum-selling studio albums, won three Grammy Awards out of 13 nominations, six Soul Train Music Awards and two NAACP Image Awards. Ashanti also earned eight Billboard Music Awards, Two American Music Awards, and a Grammy Award. As we commemorate 50 years of Soul Train, I’m proud to be a part of this legacy and to return to the Apollo to celebrate.”The 2021 Soul Train Awards premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

Ashanti‘s month-long birthday celebration known as “Shantober” appeared to be in full effect on Oct. 21 after she uploaded a sultry bikini video. The singer, […]

Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment, Inc. LaunchedOver the past 31 years, she has successfully led from vision to reality the premier non-profit cultural organization, Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment, Inc. The organization facilitates cultural arts, literacy, wellness, and after-school programs for the community in line with her love of the arts. Ashanti Cultural Arts + Enrichment Inc. was also able to sponsor a five-day cultural trip to New York. For more information about Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment Inc. visit: https://www.ashanticulturalarts.org

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. “The White Tiger” shows her acting chops in a way that American productions have thus far failed to. The film, from director Gabriela Cowperthwaite (“Blackfish”), is adapted from Matthew Teague’s Esquire article about his own experience. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— After a hectic 2020, all you need is the smooth and soothing sound of Rhye to help you start the new year right. — AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISION— The rise and impact of one of the first female rap groups is dramatized in the Lifetime movie “Salt-N-Pepa” (8 p.m. EST Sunday).

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. “Pieces of a Woman” is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. It’s loosely based on Davidson’s own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” to be released Friday.