Ryan Shepard, Author at Def Pen

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R&B

Ne-Yo Apologizes For Comments About Gender-Affirming Care

Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith is at the center of controversy yet again. The singer has issued an apology after criticizing parents who allow their children to receive gender-affirming care as minors.…

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Music

Beyoncé Picks Up $100K Tab To Keep Trains Running For Renaissance Tour Attendees

Throughout the Renaissance Tour, Beyoncé and her team have made an effort to support those in the cities in which she is performing. In London, the BeyGood Foundation gave a Nigerian restaurant…

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R&B

No Guidnce Delivers The Undeniable Breakup Anthem — ‘Let It Rain’

For as long as R&B has been around, collectives and groups have helped shape the sound of the genre. From the rise of groups like The Cardinals and The Orioles…

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Music

DuPont Brass Teams Up With Cheakaity For ‘Treat’

From performing at Jazz In The Garden to scheduling a tour, DuPont Brass has a lot going on. Still, they’re taking the time to build their catalog and feed their…

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Music

Big Trip Makes Triumphant Return With ‘Just Bein’ Honest’

During a recent episode of Rotation Roundtable, Speedy Morman asked his colleagues, Nyla Symone, Gabe P. and Rob Markman, to assess what state or city has had the most profound impact…

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Movies

‘Barbie’ Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Box Office

Barbie is the latest Hollywood production to join the billion-dollar club. According to multiple reports, the Greta Gerwig picture crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office less than three…

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Music

Ne-Yo Receives Backlash For Comments About Gender-Affirming Care

Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith recently sat down with Gloria Velez of VladTV for an in-depth interview that discussed his work as a songwriter, solo musician and much more. During their lengthy conversation, Ne-Yo…

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