Music

Joe checks R&B singers for ‘trying to be too hip-hop’

Joe has quietly been one of the most consistent R&B performers of the last 15 years. The Georgia-born singer-songwriter is prepping his upcoming album Bridges for release on June 23rd, and he spoke to RO about exactly what has kept him in the game for so long and how he feels about the current state of R&B music.

Iggy Azalea calls Tyler, the Creator ‘immature’ after butt joke

Odd Future frontman Tyler, The Creator appeared on BET’s “106 & Park” yesterday (May 15) and mentioned fellow hip-hop star Iggy Azalea. Tyler had some not-so-flattering things to say about Iggy–and specifically clowned the rapstresses famous backside. Safe to say, Tyler doesn’t believe she “got it from her momma.”

Rihanna and Drake break up again?

They say; if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And that was certainly the case for Drake and Rihanna, who, against all odds,

Jay Z and Beyoncé address Solange fight: ‘We’ve moved forward’

Jay Z and Beyonce have issued a statement addressing the surveillance footage of Beyonce’s sister, Solange, punching and kicking Jay in an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York City. The footage was published by TMZ earlier this week, and set off a firestorm of controversy and speculation regarding what could have possibly triggered Solange’s anger.

What are you listening to? Michael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’

There’s nothing here that will shed new light on Michael Jackson as an artist–you already know his genius. But there’s nothing here that sounds forced or embarrassing, either. And coming on the heels of 2010s scattershot Michael, that’s a small victory in and of itself.