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It’s been virtually impossible to avoid David Foster for close to five decades. No matter the era, he’s been part of your pop life. Grew up in the Seventies? You probably remember his first hit, “Wildflower,” when he was in Canadian pop-r&b band Skylark; the Tubes’ “She’s a Beauty,” which he co-wrote and produced; and Earth, Wind & Fire’s “After the Love Has Gone,” which Foster co-wrote. In the Eighties, there was Boz Scaggs’ “Jojo,” a slew of Chicago comeback power ballads (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry,...

Former President Barack Obama is a big fan of Jay Z.

The former Potus had nothing but kind words to say about the 47-year-old rapper, who became the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday.

In a pre-recorded video message, Obama began his introduction by naming this year's inductees: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Chicago's Robert Lamm & James Pankow and Max Martin. He then congratulated his "friend and first-time ballot Hall of Famer," Jay Z.

"I like to think Mr. Carter and I understand each other," Obama expressed. "Nobody who met us as younger men would have expected us to be where we are today. We know what it's like not to have a father around, we know what it's like not to come from much, and to know people who didn't get the...

It’s a big month for Jay Z, who will soon welcome twins with wife Beyoncé.

On Thursday, the rapper, 47, became the first-ever hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The father-to-be was not in attendance at the New York City ceremony, and instead, Chairman/CEO of Warner/Chappell Music Jon Platt accepted the award on Jay’s behalf.

The highlight of his induction had to be the video speech given by former president Barack Obama.

Obama spoke highly of his friend and “first ballot Hall of Famer” in the speech. “I like to think Mr.

Ed Sheeran is joining “The A Team.”

The “Shape of You” singer — whose new album ÷ has topped the Billboard 200 two weeks in a row — will be honored with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in N.Y.C., People can exclusively announce.

“Ed Sheeran has accomplished so much in pop music that it is hard to believe he is only 26. He is not an overnight sensation, however, having immersed himself in songwriting, recording and performing since his early teens. His natural talent as a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer has brought him well-deserved success,...

This article originally appeared on EW.com.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees on Monday. This year’s batch includes Max Martin; Jay Z; collaborative duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Motown records founder Berry Gordy; Chicago members Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera; and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. The induction ceremony is set for June 15 at New York City’s Marriott Marquis Hotel.

“With our 2017 roster of inductees, the Songwriters Hall of Fame moves definitively into recognizing music creators of the 21st century while continuing to honor the greats of earlier decades,” the Hall...

Jay Z has reached a new career milestone!

With over 100 million records sold, 13 No. 1 albums, and 21 GRAMMYs, the 47-year-old mogul is in line to receive another prestigious honor from the music community.

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Jay will become the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, legendary musician Nile Rodgers revealed on Wednesday during CBS This Morning.

"He has changed the way we listen to music,” Rodgers, who announced this year’s list inductees, said of Jay Z’s "massive" impact on music. "He's changed the way that we've had fun, he's changed the way that we cry."

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The Brooklyn native joins an impressive list of 2017 honorees which include, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, singer/songwriter Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, songwriting and production...