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Music This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: November 7

Nov. 7 witnessed several notable events for the hip-hop and R&B industries. Some music artists made television debuts, while others faced legal issues. Discover what happened on this date in…

Bianca Barratt

Music Burna Boy Teams Up With Mick Jagger in Afrobeats-Rock Fusion Jennifer Eggleston

Music Usher Receives Legend of Live Award at Billboard Summit, Teases New R&B Project Jennifer Eggleston

Music Ray-Ban and Meta Launch Second Generation Smart Glasses With Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor Campaign Melissa Lianne

Music Drake’s OVO Brand Steps Into a New Digital Era Kayla Morgan

Music DC Studios Co-CEO Calls 2025 Hip-Hop’s Best Year Despite Chart Absence Melissa Lianne

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Local News Richmond County Schools Award Over $1M in Scholarships at Band Competition

Eight Richmond County schools walked away with more than $1 million in scholarships Sunday at the eighth annual Battle of the Bands.

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Local News What Travelers Need to Know About Flight Refunds During the Government Shutdown

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Local News Santa Arrives Early Across Massachusetts and New Hampshire Malls for a Season of Holiday Cheer

What Are Boston Restaurants Serving Up for Thanksgiving?

Everett Turnpike Speed Enforcement Blitz by Police Nets Dozens of Summonses

Boston Parks and Recreation Department Releases Holiday Lighting Events Schedule

Catholic Medical Center Begins Work on Nashua’s First Freestanding Emergency Room

Massachusetts Chefs Use Peppers in Creative Culinary Uses

Fine-Dining Chefs Partner to Open Holdfast Specialty Seafood Co. in Allston

Discover 3 Historic Diners That Shaped the Massachusetts Food Scene

Swampscott to Host Second Annual Pumpkin Toss at Phillips Park

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Music This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: November 7

Nov. 7 witnessed several notable events for the hip-hop and R&B industries. Some music artists made television debuts, while others faced legal issues. Discover what happened on this date in…

Bianca Barratt

Music Burna Boy Teams Up With Mick Jagger in Afrobeats-Rock Fusion Jennifer Eggleston

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Entertainment First Look at Michael Shows Jaafar Jackson Stepping Into Legendary Spotlight

Fans of Michael Jackson just got a very exciting peek behind the curtain. A brand new teaser for the upcoming biopic Michael has arrived, and it is already stirring up…

Kayla Morgan

Entertainment Tom Bergeron Steps in as Guest Judge for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 20th Anniversary

Tom Bergeron will make a return to “Dancing with the Stars,” this time as a guest judge on Nov. 11 for Season 34. The episode, celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary,…