Archives: Episodes

https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/73-migrants-including-13-kids-found-dc-stash-houses-official-says-smuggling-suspected

Tory Lanez‘s lawyer is looking to push back the rapper’s upcoming trial date in the ongoing case with Megan Thee Stallion.

During a hearing on Thursday — at which Tory was a no-show — his lawyer requested that the start of the trial, set for September 14, be postponed, citing “potential conflicts” with another case in which Megan is involved.

Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon provided the update on Twitter, adding the judge set another hearing to avoid making a “premature” decision. All parties are due back in court on August 12, when the judge will determine whether the conflicts have cleared up and the trial should be delayed.

Tory and Megan have been embroiled in a case regarding the shooting that injured her left foot. Megan claims Tory pulled the trigger, but he has maintained his innocence.

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

It’s been nearly a decade since Naturi Naughton introduced herself as Tasha St. Patrick on the Starz series Power. The role, she says, has been a “game changer” in her acting career and has even brought “much beauty and complexity” to her private life. But, there’s still one thing she hasn’t yet been able to do — direct an episode.

In an interview with Variety, Naturi revealed it’s her dream to get in the director chair for Power. As the original show has already come to an end, it’s assumed she’s referring to Power Book II: Ghost, on which she appears as a recurring character.

“I’m pushing for that every season. I’ve expressed to all the producers and showrunners how much I would love the opportunity to direct, and I know I can do it,” she said. “You might see an episode next year directed by Naturi Naughton.”

In the meantime, Naturi, who took filmmaking courses at New York Film Academy, is showing off her behind-the-scenes skills in her directorial debut, Behind the Smile, a BET HER film about a woman living with vitiligo. It launched on July 9 and has been a great experience for the actress.

“Being in the director’s chair is a dream come true …,” Naturi told Variety. 

She added, “The director’s chair feels nice and cozy. I think I’m going to be in it a lot more.”

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

If you watched the two-episode premiere of Rap Sh!t last week, you’re familiar with the song “Seduce & Scheme,” created by lead characters Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). The catchy freestyle-turned-track can now be played outside watching the show as it’s been released as the lead single off Rap Sh!t‘s season 1 soundtrack.

On the HBO Max series, “Seduce & Scheme” was the result of a drunken night, which ended in a spontaneous freestyle. In reality, however, the song was conceived at Camp Raedio, a series of writing workshops in Miami specifically intended to create music for the show’s soundtrack.

“It was a team effort: We had a couple of writers, one of the writers being pineappleCITI, who originally started the song,” Raedio President Benoni Tagoe tells Billboard. “And then we brought in Dreezy, because we knew that we wanted Dreezy to represent the voice of Shawna throughout the season.”

A slew of other writers assisted with Mia’s verse — though KaMillion is a rapper in real life — and Grammy-winning producer Earl on the Beat was brought on to help bring the song to fruition.

“Seduce & Scheme” is available now on streaming platforms. Though the single samples Khia’s “K-Wang,” Tagoe says other songs from the soundtrack were inspired by the likes of Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim and executive producers City Girls, who Dreezy channels when writing lyrics for Shawna. 

“Before I write, I put myself in the character’s shoes. I pictured them as if they were the City Girls!” she told Billboard. “All about a bag, confident, and slick at the mouth so I made sure the lyrics came with that energy.”

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

The girlfriend of JayDaYoungan is mourning following the news of his tragic death. In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram Thursday, CaRena Vonchae expressed her grief and seemingly found some comfort in her final conversation with the 24-year-old rapper.

“Thank God my last words to you were I love you, I hope you know how much tho,” she wrote. “Im so hurt bae, how could you leave me like that I would’ve never left you …. EVER.” She reminisced on their bond and ability to “make each other smile” while remembering his “kind hearted sweet soul.”

JayDaYoungan, born Javorius Scott, was shot and killed Wednesday in his hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana. Close family member Kenyatta Scott Sr., who was also on the scene, is in stable condition, according to police.

The rapper’s death comes nearly a month after he and CaRena suffered the loss of their child, Amazi Breeze Scott. The baby was born on June 10 and died days later on June 19.

“first mazi now you ion know how I can keep going…,” CaRena grieved. “im sooooo hurt… my best friend, my headache, my husband, my everything, my baby, you didn’t deserve this… i still can’t believe it.”

JayDaYoungan is best known for his songs “23 Island,” “Elimination” and “Opps.” His most recent EP, All Is Well, came out in March. 

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Just ahead of her Renaissance album release, Beyoncé shared a letter on her website detailing how special the project is to her.

“This three act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative,” she wrote in Thursday’s post.

“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” she added. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.”

Beyoncé went on to thank her children, Rumi, Sir and Blue, and her husband, Jay Z, as well as other family members, friends and collaborators.

“To all of my fans: I hope you find joy in this music,” she concluded. “I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are. Love y’all deep, B.”

Renaissance drops on Friday.

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was shot and killed Wednesday in his hometown of Bogalusa, police confirmed in a Facebook post. He was 24.

“On Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 5:50 pm the Bogalusa Police Department received a call of a shooting in the 600 block of Superior Avenue,” authorities said. “Officers responded and found that one victim had been transported by POV to Our Lady of the Angels Emergency Room. Another victim, still on scene, was critically wounded and was treated on scene by EMS, then transported to OLA ER.”

In another post, officials identified the victims as JayDaYoungan, birth name Javorius Scott, and close family member Kenyatta Scott Sr., who is in stable condition.

“Detectives are currently conducting interviews and working leads,” the post added.

JayDaYoungan is best known for his songs “23 Island,” “Elimination” and “Opps.” His most recent EP, All Is Well, came out in March.

Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/six-arrested-stray-bullet-killing-13-year-old-south-carolina-girl

https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/death-confirmed-kentucky-flood-one-most-devastating-state-history-gov

https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/two-dead-oregon-heat-wave-bakes-pacific-northwest