After joining forces in Chicago, the band known as Bag People became a source of weirdo vitality in New York’s early ’80s post-punk/no-wave scene, but they never got around to releasing any recordings ...

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The screenwriter behind 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill,' 'Above the Rim,' and Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It' TV series died on Tuesday in Baltimore at 66.

Barry Michael Cooper, the screenwriter behind the influential “Harlem Trilogy” of films New Jack City, Sugar Hill and Above the Rim and the man who coined the term New Jack Swing, has died. He was 66.

Last fall’s 10th long-player L.A. Times still hoists Britpop oom-pah (“Gaslight”), so the Scots’ Raze the Bar tour flashes ...

Rose City Band, led by guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, has carved a unique lane for themselves in modern country.

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The lawsuit, which also names Nexstar, targets assertions from Courtney Burgess' lawyer, who said in interviews that her ...

Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie's casting in New Jack City – a tale of brilliant auditions, unexpected tragedy, and cinematic redemption.

Robert Lewandowski is out on his own as top scorer with nine goals. Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski struck two penalties on ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for his work on 'New Jack City' and 'Sugar Hill,' has died. He was 66.

With Fresh Picks , Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Joey Bada$$’s continued shots at the West Coast to Jorjiana’s spin on ...