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Beyoncé performs with daughter Blue Ivy during the halftime show for the Baltimore Ravens/Houston Texans game at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Yee-haw! Beyoncé is the #1 touring artist in the world and North America, according to Pollstar, a trade publication for the concert and live music industry. She secured the […]

Rihanna attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures ‘Smurfs’ at Paramount Pictures Studios on July 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) As fans wait to see if Rihanna will ever drop any new music, her video for the 2010 hit “Only Girl (In the World)” has earned over 1 billion views. The […]

Nas attends Levi’s x NAS Tee Collection Launch Event on November 07, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for another celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana culture. Its 2026 edition will feature performances from artists including T-Pain, Nas, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, […]

Snoop Dogg attends to the Men’s Park Final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Snoop Dogg‘s Olympic roles have evolved, as he’s been named Team USA’s first-ever honorary coach for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic […]

Poster for Idris Elba’s ‘Hijack’ (Apple TV) Idris Elba may be a successful actor, but it’s not something he plans to do forever. According to Daily Mail, he shared his post-acting plans during a Q&A at the Red Sea International Film Festival Wednesday. “I’m hoping that my fanbase as an actor isn’t mad at me, but eventually, I want […]

Teyana Taylor has received her first-ever nomination for a Golden Globe, something she says she never even thought of when she graced our television screens on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16. “I was just wondering if I was going to get that bike or not,” she tells Extra, noting she wasn’t “thinking that far ahead.” “I knew […]

SZA appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing March 21, 2025, in Burbank, California. (Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images). Check your local listings for times SZA is the latest artist to express distaste over the White House’s unauthorized use of her song. Her track “Big Boys” had been used to soundtrack a video of […]

Snoop Dogg attends the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland is expanding beyond the internet. The rapper has announced a new children’s book inspired by the “Affirmation Song” from his YouTube series Doggyland: Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes. Titled Snoop Dogg’s […]

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson speaks onstage during Day 3 of the 2024 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 25, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) 50 Cent’s Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, explores many aspects of the mogul’s life, including his relationship with ex Cassie Ventura. It’s a section of the […]

Flyer for Shaq’s Fun House (Courtesy Medium Rare) Shaquille O’Neal has enlisted T-Pain to help entertain fans at Shaq’s Fun House Presented by Credit One Bank during Super Bowl weekend. T-Pain will play a DJ set at the eighth annual event, taking place Feb. 6, 2026, at the Cow Palace Arena in San Francisco. Tiësto […]

Common attends the Daily Mail’s ‘Off The Record’ Party on October 09, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Common pays tribute to late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott in “Vision,” a new song that will air in the credits for a documentary about his life. The song is accompanied by a video featuring […]

It may be the fall season, but Khalid clearly has summer on his mind. He’s announced his It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour for 2026, which kicks off May 16 and does, of course, include some summer dates. Lauv will join him as a special guest for the 25-city tour, which has dates set in Las Vegas, […]

‘Back From Abu Dhabi’ artwork (2025 SodoMoodLab) Wyclef Jean reflects on how far he’s come in the new music video for his song “Back From Abu Dhabi.” Dave Chappelle kicks off the song with an M.C. introduction, appearing on a television screen on the streets of New Jersey, Jean’s first-ever home in the U.S. The video intersperses […]

Poster for Jacquees’ Valentine’s Day shows (Live Nation Urban) Jacquees will provide a place for lovers to come together when he plays a few shows in honor of the day of love. He’s teamed with Live Nation Urban for a few Valentine’s Day performances, all set to take place in California. Jacquees will first take the stage at […]

GloRilla has released the new music video for her song “Special.” The clip features Glo portraying champion athletes as she implores someone, “Tell me I’m special.” She released the single on Friday, along with another song called “March,” which got its own Drumline-inspired video. Beyoncé is among the artists landing on Pollstar’s new list of […]

Mariah Carey, 30th anniversary vinyl of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ (Legacy/Columbia) Is it even the holiday season if Mariah Carey isn’t #1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Her ubiquitous song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has returned to the top of the chart for a 19th week overall, which means it’s now tied with “Old Town […]

The poster for ‘Sinners.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) Sinners was among the top nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes announced Monday. The film scored seven nominations, including best motion picture (drama), a best actor nod for Michael B. Jordan, and a best director and best screenplay nomination for Ryan Coogler. An original song from the film, […]

Olly Sholotan and Jabari Banks in season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) Jabari Banks and Olly Sholotan have portrayed Will Smith and Carlton Banks for four seasons of Bel-Air, and it hasn’t been without its lesson. With Will’s confidence and unique sense of style, Jabari says he’s learned from his character to be unapologetically himself. “I’ve definitely […]

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Russell Hornsby are among the people joining Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ in the Netflix film ‘Tis So Sweet, from producers Tyler Perry and […]

DJ Khaled took to Instagram to share the nostalgic gift he received from Jay-Z and Roc Nation for his 50th birthday. The video starts with Khaled looking at throwback photos of the BMW M3 1991 he used to own, before walking out of his home to see a red BMW M3 1991 waiting in his driveway. “Nah, this legendary,” Khaled […]

cover art for Childish Gambino’s live cover of ‘Prototype’ by Outkast (Amazon Music) Childish Gambino is paying tribute to Outkast with a live cover of their song “Prototype,” initially teased during his recent set at Camp Flog Gnaw. “Outkast showed me what freedom in music could sound like,” Childish Gambino said in a statement. “They […]

Usher on ‘Good Morning America’ in September 2024 (ABC/Paula Lobo)// Big Sean on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ (Disney/Eric McCandless) Usher and Big Sean have come together to invest in an entertainment production facility that will benefit Detroit youth. They’ve invested $1 million in the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator, which will offer a virtual production studio, a creators […]

TDE holiday charity concert poster (Top Dawg Entertainment) Top Dawg Entertainment’s annual holiday charity concert is back for its 12th year. The 2025 rendition will take place Dec. 18 at the Nickerson Gardens in Watts, California, featuring performances from TDE’s SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad and SiR, as well as a few surprise […]

Keke Palmer in ‘I Love Boosters.’ (Neon) Boots Riley‘s latest project, I Love Boosters, will kick off the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. The movie starring Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, Don Cheadle and more will make its world premiere on opening night of the annual event, which will run March 12-18 in Austin, Texas. The […]

Lil Baby has finally released his album The Leaks. It dropped Wednesday on his 31st birthday, giving fans full versions of leaked songs and snippets that have been teased over the years. Young Thug, Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti are featured on the album, which serves as a gift to Lil Baby’s day-one fans. GloRilla‘s not making […]

Akira Akbar and Coco Jones in season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) The time will soon come for Cassandra Freeman, Coco Jones and Akira Akbar to say goodbye to Bel-Air. With their characters Aunt Viv, Hilary and Ashley representing different phases of a woman’s life, they hope each of their storylines can be helpful to women in some […]

Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Kendrick Lamar and SZA are ending 2025 atop Spotify’s “Wrapped” list for the top 10 songs in the U.S. Their song “Luther” dominates the list, with Kendrick also […]

Regé-Jean Page attends the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year at Chateau Marmont on Nov. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (JC Olivera/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Regé-Jean Page is returning to Netflix. The Bridgerton fan favorite and The Grey Man actor is set to executive produce and star in a new erotic thriller series called […]

Michael B. Jordan on ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.’ (Netflix) Michael B. Jordan will need no introduction when he appears as a guest on David Letterman‘s talk show. He’s officially been announced as a guest on season 6 of the Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. Michael’s […]

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ performers. (Courtesy DCP) 50 Cent, Chance the Rapper, BigXTthaPlug and Ciara will be celebrating the start of 2026 with ABC. They’re announced as part of the lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026.  Other artists slated to perform include Leon Thomas, […]

Amazon Music replay lists (Amazon Music) Drake was the most-streamed artist on Apple Music in 2025, the streaming platform has revealed. It shared the news on social media as part of the announcement for its year-end Replay lists. Drake’s songs have also made a couple of Apple’s lists, including Top Songs of 2025: Global and Top 100 […]

Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) “All the Stars” have aligned for Kendrick Lamar and SZA, as they have topped several of Billboard‘s year-end lists. Their song “Luther,” off K. Dot’s GNX album, leads the […]

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna attend The Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 01, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute ) A$AP Rocky attended the 35th annual Gotham Film Awards Monday, where he was up for breakthrough performance for Highest 2 Lowest. It’s one of […]

: Jason Dirden attends ‘Skeleton Crew’ opening night at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 26, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) Six actors have been added to the cast of Power: Origins, the prequel to the original Starz series Power. According to Deadline, Jason Dirden, Jennifer Ferrin, Lizzy DeClement, Lenny Platt, Armani […]

Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine tour (Black Promoters Collective) Seems it will take Muni Long “Hrs & Hrs” to recover from her health issues: She’s announced that’s the reason she will be dropping out of Monica and Brandy‘s Boy Is Mine tour. “As many of you know, I’ve been battling some health issues throughout The […]

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is opening up about his decision to executive produce a new docuseries about fellow rapper and mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently serving time in prison after being convicted on prostitution-related charges. “If I didn’t say anything, you would interpret it as hip-hop is fine with his behaviors,” Jackson told ABC […]

Rihanna attends the 2025 CFDA Awards at The American Museum of Natural History on November 03, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Rihanna has shared some never-before-seen family photos while commemorating the independence day of her native Barbados.  In an Instagram post Sunday, she included images of her time in the country, including a […]

Coco Jones on ‘The Wonderful World Of Disney: Holiday Spectacular’ (Disney/Omark Reyes) Coco Jones recently released a holiday song and returned for season 4 of Bel-Air, but as her debut album title suggests, Why Not More?  More has come in the form of an announcement about the lineup for Super Bowl LX’s pregame festivities, which includes Coco […]

Key art for season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) Jazz is known for his unique style and entrepreneurial spirit on Bel-Air — and while that will remain true in the fourth and final season of the Peacock series, Jordan L. Jones says two themes define his character’s journey this time around. “What you have to look for … [with] […]

Kehlani has released the music video for her song “Out the Window.” The video finds her singing in a phone booth; in a red room performing choreography in red attire; and dancing in the rain as she belts out the track’s lyrics. “But, baby, I want you/ I’m focused, it’s overdue/ Don’t throw it out the […]

Halle Bailey attends Vogue World: Hollywood 2025 at Paramount Studios on October 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Vogue) The holiday season is upon us, and Halle Bailey is looking forward to “decorating everything, overload,” she says in an interview with E! News. “I just got Christmas lights all over my house. […]

Key art for season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) Aunt Vivian is putting her mental health first in the fourth and final season of Bel-Air. Cassandra Freeman, who plays Aunt Viv on the Peacock series, tells ABC Audio the season finds her once again balancing family and ambition, but doing so on her own terms. “I’m […]

Ciara at the 2024 ESPYs ((Disney/Frank Micelotta) Ciara got “Low” in the New York City streets for her very own flash mob. In a newly released video, she joins a group of 40 dancers, who kick off the clip showing off their moves to her song “BRB” right in the middle of Times Square. She dances […]

Honoree, Tasha Cobbs Leonard attends the 14th Annual Merge Awards presented by Walt Disney World Resort, in collaboration with Sony Music Publishing and AHF at The Beverly Hilton on November 02, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for the 14th Annual Merge Awards)/John Legend attends the One Drop Gala Los Angeles […]

Key art for ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ (Netflix) 50 Cent‘s documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs now has an official release date. Sean Combs: The Reckoning will make its way to Netflix on Dec. 2. The doc was directed by Alexandria Stapleton, with 50 serving as an executive producer. Sean Combs: The Reckoning will examine the life and career of Diddy, including […]

‘Finally Over It’ cover art (LVRN/Interscope Records) Summer Walker has walked her way down the aisle and into the Billboard 200. Her album Finally Over It, which had a wedding-themed rollout, has debuted at #2 on the music chart. It earned 77,000 equivalent album units, 69,000 SEA units and 8,000 sales in the United States in the week ending […]

Chance the Rapper performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 02, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joshua Applegate/WireImage) Chance the Rapper, CeeLo Green, Amber Riley and gospel’s Kierra Sheard will help lift up your spirits as part of the lineup for the Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy. They’ll be participating in the special, which will also see Lena […]

D’Angelo performs live on the main stage during Day Two of the Lovebox festival at Victoria Park on July 20, 2013, in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images) D’Angelo‘s estate wants fans to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, which took the late singer’s life in October. His estate has teamed with the Black […]

Alicia Keys attends the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) It’s been a few years since Alicia Keys released her last studio album, Keys, but she says new music is in the works.  “I’m writing right now, creating new music,” she says […]

Jhené Aiko received the Glow Getter Award at the 2025 Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala, which honors women who embody wellness, self-care and purpose. She opened up about the hard year she’s had while accepting the honor. “I was balanced and in a great place, and then this year, I lost my dream home that I spent a […]

Fans think A$AP Rocky teased the Don’t Be Dumb release date during his set at Camp Flog Gnaw. He took to the stage wearing a hoodie with the date Jan. 16, 2026, on one of its sleeves. This comes days after Rocky seemingly told Vanity Fair his album would be coming out in 2025. “Danny Elfman, he just […]

Key art for season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) After three seasons of watching Will Smith search for identity and belonging in Bel-Air, Jabari Banks says his character finally feels at home in the show’s final season. “I think he has reached the point now where he definitely feels like he belongs in Bel Air and having […]

Ice Cube has been tapped to headline 420 on the Rocks 2026, taking place April 20, 2026, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He’ll be representing the West Coast, while Big Boi of Outkast shows up for the South. Czarface, comprised of Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan, 7L and Esoteric, is the part of the lineup that will put on […]

Eddie Murphy headshot (PMK Entertainment) Eddie Murphy is set to receive one of the film industry’s most prestigious honors for his decades-spanning career. The actor, comedian and Oscar nominee will be the 51st recipient of AFI’s Life Achievement Award. The honor will be presented during a gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on […]

Chadwick Boseman is the latest actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The late Black Panther actor received a posthumous star on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday and was honored by his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, as well as director Ryan Coogler and Oscar winner Viola Davis. Boseman died in August 2020 from colon cancer. The […]

Joseph Sikora and Adrienne Walker in ‘Power Book IV: Force.’ (Starz) Shanti “Showstopper” Page has come a long way since she was introduced as a disciplined boxer on Power Book IV: Force. She’s now working alongside boyfriend Jenard Sampson to take over the Chicago drug game, revealing an ambitious and fearless side of Adrienne Walker‘s […]

Deon Cole attends the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) Deon Cole is coming back for another NAACP Image Awards. He’ll be taking on hosting duties at the 57th annual show. “BET is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the […]

(l-r) Maseo and Posdnous of hip hop group De La Soul during an interview on Thursday, March 16, 2023 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images) De La Soul is gearing up for the release of their first album in nine years, Cabin in the Sky, and Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer tells Billboard he’s “feeling absolutely beautiful.” […]

Erykah Badu performs at Alcatraz on November 07, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images) Erykah Badu reflects on her seminal album Mama’s Gun in a conversation with Spotify in honor of its 25th anniversary. Her Anniversary episode finds her chatting with Thundercat and DJ Quik about creating the album, which she recorded […]

Ella Mai tour poster (Courtesy of 10 Summers/Interscope Records) Did you miss Ella Mai? If so, she has a tour planned just for you. The singer has announced her Did You Miss Me? tour, a six-show run beginning in London on Dec. 7. Ella will then make her way to Amsterdam and Paris, before returning to […]

Omar Epps in ‘Moses the Black’ (Fathom Entertainment) Omar Epps stars as a Chicago gangster in the upcoming movie Moses the Black, which now has an official release date. Fathom Entertainment announced that it is set to release on Jan. 30, 2026. Moses the Black is inspired by the story of the titular fourth century monk and […]

The cast of Alicia Keys‘ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen will release a new holiday song called “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas.” The Adam Blackstone-produced song, a mash-up of the classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia’s own “The Gospel,” features vocals from Yolanda Adams and fellow cast members Amanda Reid, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Jessica […]

Wu-Tang Clan logo on stage at Espaco Unimed on April 2, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.(Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images) Wu-Tang Clan is bringing some of their music moments to fans via a newly launched Monopoly game. MONOPOLY®: Wu-Tang Clan Edition will feature tokens representing the Wu-Tang symbol, a microphone and other items from the hip-hop group, as well […]

(L-R) Lil’ Fizz, Omarion, J-Boog, and Raz-B of B2K attend the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Pandemonium may break out once again as the four original members of B2K are reuniting for an upcoming trek. Omarion, Lil Fizz, J-Boog and Raz-B are […]

Cover art for deluxe editions of Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ (LVRN/Interscope Records) Summer Walker is finally over the baggage and stress, so much so she’s added more songs to her latest album. Finally Over It now has two new deluxe editions, continuing with the album’s wedding-themed rollout. Finally Over It (Cocktail Hour) includes an unreleased version […]

Dwayne Johnson on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Disney) Dwayne Johnson has been crowned the Entertainment Icon by the American Black Film Festival. He’ll receive the award at the eighth annual ABFF Honors in recognition of his success in television, film and live entertainment. “Dwayne Johnson is the very definition of an entertainment icon,” said Jeff Friday and […]

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have enlisted Martha Stewart as a new partner for their brand Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop. She’ll promote the gin and share some recipes for cocktails she’s created with the alcohol. “I think gin has to have a superior flavor,” Stewart said in a statement, according to Complex. “It has to be […]

Poster for Erykah Badu’s Veeps livestream of Mama’s Gun ’25 tour (Courtesy of Veeps) Erykah Badu wants fans to join her in celebrating 25 years of her album Mama’s Gun. She’s teaming with VEEPS to livestream one of the performances from her Mama’s Gun ’25 – Return of The Automatic Slim tour.  Erykah Badu: Mama’s Gun | Live […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it’s looking into new allegations of sexual assault against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Investigators say they received a report on Friday from a police department in […]

Ne-Yo attends KidSuper’s Fashion For The People Show in Brooklyn on September 14, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Alicia Keys‘ Hell’s Kitchen musical has added another star to its cast. Ne-Yo will join the cast beginning on Dec. 4, marking his first time on a Broadway stage. He will play Davis, the estranged father […]

Lil Jon on ‘Live with Mark and Kelly’ on March 03, 2025. (Disney/Michael Le Brecht II) Turn Down for What? Lil Jon is part of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games. He will perform at halftime when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET, and will air on […]

Pharell Williams is seen on Day Fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2025, in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/WireImage) Pharrell was honored Friday with the key to Miami-Dade County, which was presented to him by Mayor Daniella Levine. He received the recognition at the fifth annual Black Ambition Demo Day for his investment […]

HBCU Awarefest poster (Live Nation Urban/Student Freedom Initiate) Some huge stars are coming together to help raise money for historically Black colleges and universities while combating student loan debt. Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative have tapped stars including Coco Jones, John Legend, GloRilla, Jeezy and the cast of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen to perform at […]

New Edition, Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men on GMA (Paula Lobo) The New Edition Way tour kicks off in 2026, bringing New Edition onstage with Boyz II Men, a group Michael Bivins helped to launch and manage. After years of learning from the stars and succeeding on their own merit, Wanya Morris of Boyz II […]

Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025, in London, England. Drake is headlining an unprecedented all three nights of Wireless Festival. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA) Billboard ranked the top 25 songwriters with the most Hot 100 #1s in the 21st […]

Teyana Taylor is no stranger to the public eye, but with several films now under her belt, she says it’s pretty difficult to be a Black woman in Hollywood. “The hardest part is being a woman in Hollywood,” she tells Elle. “The even harder part is being a Black woman in Hollywood, because I do feel […]

Shortly after fans got a first glimpse of her character in The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, Ice Spice released an original song from the soundtrack. “Big Guy” is out now, accompanied by a music video. “Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me,” Ice says in a statement. “It’s crazy to […]

Miguel City Sessions poster (Amazon Music) The chaos is now making its way to Amazon Music’s City Sessions. Miguel has been named the performer for its upcoming episode, taking place live Nov. 19 at the Intel Experience Store in Manhattan. He’ll take the stage with an acoustic version of songs from his new album, Caos, as well as […]

Isaac Keys and Joseph Sikora in season 3 of ‘Power Book IV: Force’ (Starz) Communication is the key to success, but it’s something drug dealers Tommy Egan and Diamond Sampson struggle with in Power Book IV: Force. The two formed an alliance in season 1 with the main goal of expanding their operations in Chicago — but […]

Swayvo Twain opened up in an Instagram post Wednesday about losing his father, D’Angelo. He shared that his father’s death provided a lot a clarity, allowing him to approach the loss differently than he did when his mother, Angie Stone, died. “Mom passed and left me with a lot of questions. After this funeral, I gained […]

Akon attends the BET Media House on June 30, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images) Akon was arrested Friday when officers in Chamblee, Georgia, discovered him while responding to a wanted person alert.  An incident report explains the Flock camera system had flagged a white Tesla Cybertruck registered to Akon, born Aliaune Badara Thiam, […]

Babyface performs during 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) If you have ever wondered how Babyface’s many collaborations came to life, a documentary film will soon provide the answer. The film is currently in production and will take fans through his […]

Chadwick Boseman attends the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 3, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony to celebrate the Black Panther actor, who died of colon cancer at age 43, will […]

Eddie Murphy reflects on his 50-year career in his new documentary, Being Eddie, but that originally wasn’t his intention. Speaking to Extra, he reveals he had just wanted to document his return to standup. “I was going to do standup again. … And it was like, ‘Okay, let’s document it. Let’s do a documentary and show […]

Kehlani on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Several stars have covered Kehlani‘s Grammy-nominated hit “Folded,” but there was only one artist she had in mind when she thought about its remix. While taking over Apple Music radio Tuesday, Kehlani said she had her sights set on Usher. “Usher was my dream ‘Folded’ remix. Before the [Folded Homage Pack] […]

Morgan Freeman at the 2025 Oscars (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Morgan Freeman may be approaching 90, but his only question about the milestone is whether he’ll still be playing golf. He tells AARP in a new interview that he has no retirement plans and that he keeps working because he learned that it’s the secret to longevity. “There […]

‘For War’ cover art (Immaculate Frequency Records/Create Music Group) Omarion has released the official “For War” music video and his dancing, of course, is centerstage. He starts the video by taking a sip of what seems to be Hennessy, before showing off his moves in the kitchen. Dancer Janeeva Pettway then joins him on the floor, where they perform choreography […]

Questlove has “just wrapped” his documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire. While on the red carpet for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, he talked about what fans can expect from the film. “It’s a beautiful film about metaphysics. It’s about metaphysics,” he tells ABC Audio of the documentary. “And that’s a […]

SZA at ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on March 11, 2025.(Disney/Randy Holmes) SZA has teamed with a Los Angeles restaurant she loves for a good cause. The singer announced Monday that she and her Not Charity organization have teamed with Jon & Vinny’s to provide meals for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Yall know how much […]

Ciara at the 2025 ESPYs ((Disney/Frank Micelotta) Femme It Forward will be giving Ciara, Kehlani and Mariah the Scientist their flowers at their 2025 Give Her FlowHERS Gala. The platform will be presenting the Muse Award to Ciara for inspiring several generations with her “legacy, impact and timeless music,” Billboard reports. Kehlani will be honored with the […]

‘Finally Over It’ cover art (LVRN/Interscope Records) Summer Walker has cordially invited a few artists to join her in the wedding being teased in her Finally Over It rollout. She shared a seating chart on her Instagram Monday featuring the breakdown of five tables and the stars, producers and songwriters sitting at each.  Jeremih and Lil Yachty […]

Donald Glover on the red carpet of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Cristian Lopez) Donald Glover told Outkast at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that there would be no Childish Gambino without them. He similarly shared with ABC Audio that the group’s existence helped make songs like “This Is America” possible. “I […]

Omar Epps attends the ‘Red Clay’ screening during the 2025 Annual Atlanta Film Festival at Plaza Theatre on May 03, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images) Omar Epps has joined the cast for an upcoming untitled football drama that will be making its way to Hulu. ABC Audio has confirmed he’ll […]

Pharrell Williams attends the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Party at Bar Marmont on November 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Olivia Wong/WireImage) Pharrell is set to receive an award that has nothing to do with music. His Virginia Adistar Jellyfish collaboration with Adidas will be honored as the Shoe of the Year […]

Travis Scott had a special surprise in store for his fans when he performed at the Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, Saturday as part of his Circus Maximus tour. Fan-shot footage shows he brought out Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who revealed himself after removing the mask on his face. Ye performed a medley of his […]

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame paid homage to Sly Stone Saturday during its 2025 induction ceremony with a musical tribute featuring Stevie Wonder, Maxwell, Leon Thomas and Jennifer Hudson. They performed Stone songs “Everyday People,” “Thank You” and “Higher,” with Questlove on drums, Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers on bass, and Beck […]

Tyler Perry speaks onstage during the Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy Atlanta screening at Regal Atlantic Station on November 02, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Amazon) Tyler Perry is sharing the wealth with families who lost benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ABC News has learned. He donated nearly $1.4 million to […]

olanda Adams performs on stage during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images) Gospel artist Yolanda Adams is set to bless Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen cast. She’ll be making her Broadway debut as Miss Liza Jane on Nov. 21, according to […]

Quavo teams with Yeat and producer BNYX for their new song, “New Trip.” The accompanying music video captures them flaunting their jewelry and designer outfits, flying private jets, signing autographs, performing and more.  Coco Jones tells Santa Claus to “Skip My House” on her new holiday song. It’s a track on which she expresses gratitude and acknowledges that “she already […]

Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for “GNX” onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards are in, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack for the second year in […]

Isaac Keys and Joseph Sikora in season 3 of ‘Power Book IV: Force’ (Starz) After teetering between the streets and a better life, Diamond Sampson returns to season 3 of Power Book IV: Force with his mind fully focused on the streets and his CBI drug organization. Isaac Keys, who returns as Diamond for the show’s final season, says […]

Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast perform at One MusicFest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Outkast, the group Big Boi and André 3000 formed in high school, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday night, becoming the first rap duo to achieve the feat. […]

Snoop Dogg on red carpet for 19th annual TIME100 Gala (Getty Images) Snoop Dogg has postponed the partying from December to February, when the Olympics will take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Deadline reports his Snoop Dogg’s New Year’s Eve special, which had been scheduled to air Dec. 31 on NBC, has been canceled as he shifts his focus to […]

Daniel Caesar has earned his first #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with Son of Spergy. The album, which earned 43,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Oct. 30, tops the list dated Nov. 8. It also dominates the Top R&B Albums chart, and sits at #4 on the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales charts. The […]

Kris D. Lofton is coming with a different energy on season 3 of Power Book IV: Force. After feuding with his brother Diamond Sampson, played by Isaac Keys, over the leadership of the CBI drug organization, he says his character, Jenard Sampson, is just looking to restore their relationship. “This season, I think, it’s more about trying to, like, […]

DJ Spinderella, Sandra “Pepa” Denton and Cheryl “Salt” James of Salt-n-Pepa performs on day 3 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ at Caesars Superdome on July 02, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) Salt-N-Pepa will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday night. The group is known […]

Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor is considered a front-runner in the Oscar supporting actress race thanks to her role in the Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another. After years in the entertainment industry, she tells The Hollywood Reporter the moment means more than if she’d had instant success when […]

David Banner speaks onstage at Industry Talks ‘How to Launch Your Music Career Independently’ panel during the BET Experience Fan Fest at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 08, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) Pastor Shirley Caesar and David Banner will be celebrated at the 2025 HBCU Honors, taking place […]

Lil Baby has not yet released his albums Dominique or The Leaks, but he’s giving fans some new music to listen to. In a recent post shared to X, he announced he’s releasing a new “Song and video every Wednesday for the rest of the year.” His hashtag suggests Wham Wednesdays is the title of […]

New Edition performs on Good Morning America on Thursday, October 30, 2025. (Paula Lobo) Before New Edition announced in late October their plans to tour in 2026, a Boston street had been renamed in their honor: Dearborn Street became New Edition Way during a ceremony in August. Speaking to ABC Audio, Michael Bivins shares how it felt […]

Ciara at the 2025 ESPYs ((Disney/Frank Micelotta) Ciara has entered the 40 club, and her goal is to improve in life while making it a point to enjoy the decade. She tells Entertainment Tonight she just wants to “make the best” of her 40s rather than focusing her actual age. “I think that you do get better with time, and […]

Usher during the ‘Billboard’ Live Music Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on November 03, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Rick Polk) Usher was honored with the Legend of Live Award at Billboard’s 2025 Live Music Summit Monday night. Ahead of the presentation, he looked back on the evolution of his touring experience, which included opening for Mary […]

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna attend the 2025 CFDA Awards at American Museum of Natural History on November 03, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) A$AP Rocky was honored with the Style Icon Award at the 2025 CFDA Awards, accomplishing a goal he set for himself after partner Rihanna took home the award in […]

Variety reports Taraji P. Henson will star in The Accomplice, a series adapted from and named after 50 Cent‘s novel with Aaron Philip Clark. She will play Nia Adams, “a fearless Texas Ranger on the trail of master thief Desmond Bell, whose latest target is one of America’s wealthiest families,” the logline reads. Taraji and 50 will serve as […]

Singer Summer Walker performs before the Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX Tour at Truist Park on August 30, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Summer Walker is providing an experience for all those who are finally over their past relationships. She announced an immersive escape room in partnership with YouTube with a Scream-inspired trailer on […]

‘Bel-AIr’ poster (Peacock) The official trailer for the fourth and final season of Bel-Air has dropped, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. In the trailer, high school seniors Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan) are seen as they prepare for college, while Ashley (Akira Akbar) complains about not wanting to be in […]

Nearly a decade after leaving the White House, Michelle Obama is talking about her fashion choices during her eight years as first lady. She sat down with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts to discuss her new book, The Look. In the book, Obama explains for the first time the level of intention she placed on her fashion choices […]

New photos of Sean “Diddy” Combs are circulating, giving the public a chance to see him for the first time since his conviction in July. Diddy was photographed Friday in the yard at Fort Dix, where he was recently transferred to complete his 50-month sentence. He was photographed wearing a dark blue jacket and a red beanie, with […]

Herbo performs during the 2025 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash at SeatGeek Stadium on June 22, 2025, in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images) G Herbo is a fan of the Power universe. In an interview with Angela Yee for XXL, he shared that the original series and its spinoffs have been beneficial to the […]

Mary J. Blige on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ (Disney/Lorenzo Bevilaqua) Mary J. Blige says fans dressing up as her on Halloween is proof that she’s a household name. She tells People she looks forward to seeing the Mary J. costumes for that very reason. “I love it so much because it says, you know, […]

Taraji P. Henson on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) The spooky holiday has arrived, and celebrities have been dressing up in costumes to celebrate. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion posted a series of photos of her as Choso from the Manga show Jujutsu Kaisen, complete with the animated background. Coco Jones paid homage to The Dreamettes from […]

Boo! Offset has surprised fans with Haunted by Fame. It was recorded while on tour with NBA YoungBoy, who appears on the album alongside fellow tour mates NoCap and Lil Dump. It also features the song “No Sweat,” where he seemingly addresses ex Cardi B‘s relationship with Stefon Diggs.  Kodak Black is Just Getting Started, according […]

Director Spike Lee (L) and Denzel Washington seen at Apple Original Films and A24’s HIGHEST 2 LOWEST – Los Angeles Special Screening at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Ted Mann Theater on August 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/A24 via Getty Images) Spike Lee and Denzel Washington‘s friendship has survived the […]

Questlove of The Roots performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 at Piedmont Park on October 25, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage) As D’Angelo privately battled pancreatic cancer, Questlove noticed some of his health struggles during rehearsals for the Roots Picnic. He reflects on that experience for a Rolling Stone article written in tribute to […]

Usher will be celebrated at the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit. He’ll be honored as the Touring Artist of the Year for continuing to redefine what it means to be a live performer. Usher will also speak about his journey from an aspiring artist to the household name that has sold out Las Vegas residencies […]

BMF poster (Starz) The Starz series BMF has come to an end after four seasons, according to Variety and other industry outlets. Variety reports that sources say previously teased BMF spinoffs are still in the works. The cancellation comes months after the show’s fourth season, and rumors that a rift had developed between star Lil Meech and executive producer 50 […]

Sean Combs — (Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a federal appeals court to expedite his appeal of his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, arguing he could finish his prison sentence before his appeal is heard on a normal timetable. Combs is appealing his conviction and his […]

Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025 artwork. Enemy Records/Flavor Flav Records Public Enemy has released the music video for “The Hits Just Keep On Comin,” one Flavor Flav says is complete with a history lesson. The video finds Olympian Ashleigh Johnson changing outfits, each representing a revolutionary figure. She dresses as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams and Amanda Gorman, […]

H.E.R. attends the European premiere of ‘Sinners’ at Cineworld Leicester Square on April 14, 2025, in London, England. (Dave Benett/WireImage via Getty Images) DreamWorks Animation has set its cast for its upcoming feature Forgotten Island. H.E.R., Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, Liza Soberano and Lea Salonga have joined the voice cast of the new […]

Janet Hubert from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has joined the cast of Peacock’s fourth and final season of Bel-Air. According to Deadline, she will play a woman Hilary (Coco Jones) meets “who becomes instrumental to the Banks family.” Janet portrayed the original Aunt Viv on The Fresh Prince and is the latest OG cast member to appear […]

Chloe Bailey attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET) Chlöe has joined the cast of the coming-of-age drama The Julia Set. Deadline reports she is one of six new cast members, along with Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard. Production for […]

‘Sinners’ poster (Warner Bros. Pictures) The American Black Film Festival has announced its 2026 honorees, selecting Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and the creative team behind the movie Sinners. Hudson will receive the Renaissance Award for “changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry,” while Damson will be honored with the Horizon Award for being a “formidable force […]

Artwork for Omarion’s ‘For War’ (Create Music Group) Omarion has released his brand-new single, “For War.” It’s a song about making the decision to fight for love despite its many hardships. “If love is the battlefield, ‘For War’ is the anthem for the warriors who fight with heart, not ego,” he says in a press release. “Some […]

Kehlani performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 at Piedmont Park on October 25, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage) Kehlani and Kali Uchis will be honored at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music. They will be recognized alongside rising star EJAE and will join past honorees including Coco Jones, Kandi Burruss, Kelly Rowland, Victoria Monét, Salt-N-Pepa, […]

Leon Thomas‘ 2024 hit “Mutt” has made its way into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 38 weeks after its release, landing at #10. It’s the third-longest trip to the top 10 in the chart’s history and Leon’s first top-10 song as a solo artist. “This would not have been possible without my PHOLKS, […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to be released from prison in three years, according to federal inmate records. The Bureau of Prisons posted what they believe to be Sean Combs’ release […]

Eric Bellinger attends the Brandon Studios’ 2025 fall preview at Brandon Studios on September 27, 2025, in Burbank, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images) Eric Bellinger recently released the deluxe edition to his Afrobeats-inspired album, It All Makes Sense. It includes the original track list, as well as five brand-new songs and two additional guest features. […]

Mya performs at Scotiabank Arena on August 04, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images) Mya is far from a “Ghetto Supastar,” she’s a professional one. She proved this to be true Saturday night when she stepped in at the last minute for Muni Long on the Boy is Mine tour. In an Instagram post […]

Camp Flog Gnaw ’25 livestream poster (Amazon Music) Can’t make it to Tyler, The Creator‘s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in person? Amazon Music’s got you covered. The streamer has announced it will livestream the 2025 show. Set to take place at LA’s Dodger Stadium on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, the stream will feature hosts Wayno and Amber […]

Miguel ‘Caos’ tour poster (Live Nation) Fresh off the release of his new album, Caos, Miguel has announced he’s touring the project. His Caos Tour will see him play 41 dates across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe in 2026. The first show will take place Feb. 10 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, […]

Verzuz returned Saturday with a showdown between No Limit Records and Cash Money Records. Juvenile, B.G., Mannie Fresh and Birdman showed up for Cash Money, performing songs including “400 Degreez,” “Bling Bling,” “Slow Motion,” “Project Chick” and “Real Big.” Representing team No Limit were Master P, Mia X, Silk the Shocker and former signee Snoop Dogg, who surprised fans with […]

Leon Thomas on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Instrumentation is a huge part of Leon Thomas‘ new EP, Pholks, and he says that was an intentional decision. Speaking to The Cut, he shares it was his way to send a message about the importance of live music. “I’m a big fan of artists like Jimi Hendrix […]

(L-R) Lena Waithe and Issa Rae attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET) Lena Waithe may be working on the final season of The Chi, but she has another project in the works. She teases an upcoming collaboration with Issa […]

Miguel performs onstage in the rain during the Roots Picnic at The Mann at Fairmount Park on May 31, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Julia Beverly/WireImage) Miguel opens up about the past eight years in his new album, Caos, the Spanish word for chaos. He reflects on his emotions and experiences, and how those drew him […]

Leon Thomas leaves his Mutt era to release his new EP, Pholks. The project features seven songs, including “Lone Wolf” with 4batz. The video for “My Muse” is out now. Queen Naija steps into a new decade with her new album, 30. She says in a press release that she’s excited for fans to “hear some new […]

New Edition Way Tour poster (Black Promoters Collective) New Edition will celebrate music, legacy and connection in their upcoming trek. They announced the tour via a trailer, which finds them discussing how they can top their recent Las Vegas residency. “It was dope,” Ronnie Devoe says of the residency, “but I feel like we can take it […]

Halle Bailey debut album artwork (Parkwood Entertainment LLC) Halle Bailey has released her debut album, love? or something like it. She previously described it as “a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after.” It’s a concept she felt would resonate best with the ladies, prompting her decision to feature only women on the project. “I really […]

Percy Miller aka Master P performs with The Soul Rebels during 2025 NOLA Funk Fest at Spanish Plaza on October 18, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) Ahead of the return of Verzuz, Master P is teasing that the showdown between his No Limit Records and Cash Money Records is going to […]

Singer Summer Walker performs before the Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX Tour at Truist Park on August 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Summer Walker is experimenting with different sounds and concepts on her forthcoming album, Finally Over It. In an interview with Speedy Mormon for his 360 with Speedy video series, she shares […]

Ari Lennox ‘Vacancy’ artwork (Interscope Records) Ari Lennox sings about a hookup “Under the Moon” in her brand-new single, out now. The track details the strange encounter with lyrics like, “Felt his suspicious mystique/ something’s giving me the creeps/ now I’m trippin’/ I’m so smitten.” It’s a preview of what’s to come on her newly announced album, […]

Pharrell Williams attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Pharrell is helping kick off the Major League Baseball 2025 World Series with an exclusive live performance. He’ll take the field […]

Megan Thee Stallion has revealed the title and release date for the song she’s been teasing on social media. “Lover Girl” is slated to come out on Friday, Meg announced, alongside artwork that sees her hand holding a heart-shaped lollipop with Friday’s date. In a follow-up post, you see her physique and dance moves through a translucent […]

Soul singer-songwriter D’Angelo performs during Day 1 of the 2012 Essence Music Festival at Louisiana Superdome on July 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Skip Bolen/WireImage) D’Angelo fans have been running up his streams as they listen to his discography in the wake of his death. Billboard reports his catalog has seen a 796% […]

Key art for ‘Being Eddie’ (Courtesy of Netflix) Eddie Murphy reflects on his storied career in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie. The doc finds him opening up for the first time about his journey and how he’s been able to keep fans entertained over the years. It also includes commentary from Arsenio Hall, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Tracee […]

Kid Cudi reacted Tuesday to the debut of his 2008 song “Maui Wowie” on the Billboard Hot 100. “This is MEGA!!! Debuting #71 on the @billboard charts 17 years later,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “This is a true example of timeless music. To all the fans who made this happen, I LOVE YOU!! […]

Wu-Tang Clan had what were being billed as their final performances in the U.S., but now they’re taking their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour to Australia. The group is set to perform in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in March. Tickets first become available via a Telstra Plus presale kicking off Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. There will be […]

Spike Lee on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Honorees for the 2025 Critics Choice Association’s eighth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television have been announced, with Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler and Sterling K. Brown among those being celebrated. Spike will receive the Career Achievement Award in recognition of filmography over the course of his career. Coogler will be […]

Kehlani attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)/Cardi B attends Cardi B “Am I The Drama” meet and greet at DBS Sounds on September 22, 2025 in Riverdale, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) After teaming with Cardi B on […]

Tessa Thompson on “Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising” (ABC/Kyusung Gong) Tessa Thompson will be honored at the 2025 Gotham Awards for her titular performance in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios drama Hedda. She is set to receive the Spotlight Award at the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s 35th annual awards ceremony, taking place Dec. 1 […]

Leon Thomas is teasing his new EP, Pholks, with a trailer featuring Issa Rae.  She takes on the role of a host who’s introducing the crowd to upcoming performer Leon. “Right over here, ladies and gentlemen, now I need you to get yourself and your souls together. This man will make your liver quiver. This man […]

Nia Long attends the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala at Lincoln Center on May 8, 2025, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Nia Long has experience as a mother, but she’s never raised a superstar. That temporarily changes on screen, where she’s set to portray Katherine Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael. […]

Babyface Las Vegas tour art (Live Nation) The demand remains for Babyface in Las Vegas, where he has extended his engagement at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort. He now has shows set for the weekends of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day in 2026. An artist presale kicks off Tuesday […]

Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine tour (Black Promoters Collective) Brandy and Monica‘s show in Chicago ended abruptly Saturday, which fans later learned was due to Brandy being dehydrated. The incident took place at United Center, the third stop of their highly anticipated Boy is Mine tour. “Give me one second y’all I gotta get my […]

Eric Bellinger performs at the 4th Annual Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 11, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Eric Bellinger is not only a singer, he’s a renowed songwriter with credits on songs by Usher, Justin Bieber and Chris Brown. Ahead of Chris’ final […]

Eric Bellinger performs at the 4th Annual Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 11, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Arabian Prince bring the grit of hip-hop to an animated action series titled Tehk City. They’re working with producer Ambitious Entertainment […]

Ty Dolla $ign has released his new album, Tycoon, a title he chose to reflect his career. “A tycoon is a boss,” he told Billboard. “It came from a Japanese word [taikun] which means ‘great lord.’ It’s the same thing — great boss, the best at your craft. The top of your game, right? That’s what I […]

‘It Depends’ remix artwork (Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA Records) Chris Brown‘s viral “It Depends” song has gotten the remix treatment. A rendition featuring Usher, who joins previous guest Bryson Tiller on the track, was released Friday. The song arrives days after Usher made an appearance at the Breezy Bowl XX tour stop in Atlanta and received his flowers […]

Jay-Z recently met with Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Al Nahyan wrote on X that they “discussed the future of the entertainment sector and the technological transformations driven by artificial intelligence in this vital field, as well as the importance of achieving a balance between innovation, data protection, and creators’ rights.” Three of five […]

Monaleo attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) “Soulaan” refers to “the distinct culture, history, and knowledge of Black Americans before and after colonization in America,” as reported by soulaan.com. It’s a term Monaleo connected with, so much so she […]

Larenz Tate and Nia Long attend the “Remembering Love Jones” during the 2025 American Black Film Festival at New World Center on June 14, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABFF) Love Jones‘ iconic duo Nia Long and Larenz Tate will work together again on an untitled romantic drama that has been greenlit […]

Pras Michel attends Gold Bar on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images) Pras Michél has teamed with Mark Wahlberg for a documentary about his journey from member of the Grammy-winning Fugees to a target in the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad scandal. The case alleges he laundered money that financier […]

Janelle Monáe attends Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Los Angeles Dinner Honoring Ashley Park And Hannah Einbinder at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Janelle Monáe‘s love for Halloween has manifested itself into Wondaween 2025, a series of events taking place in Los Angeles to celebrate the spooky […]

olange Knowles attends as USC Thornton School of Music appoints Solange Knowles “Scholar-In-Residence” in collaboration with Saint Heron at USC Thornton School of Music on October 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for USC Thornton School/Solange Knowles) Solange Knowles is ready to share her knowledge with students at the University […]

Summer Walker performs at Ford Field on August 07, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) The countdown for Summer Walker‘s Finally Over It album can now begin, as she’s announced the release date for the project. Finally Over It is set to release Nov. 14, completing the third and final installation of […]

D’Angelo performs at The Apollo Theater on February 27, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/Getty Images) Lauryn Hill regrets not spending more time with D’Angelo, she reveals in a tribute to the late singer.  Following his death due to pancreatic cancer Tuesday morning, Hill, who collaborated with D’Angelo on her song “Nothing Even Matters,” shared […]

Khalid on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) It’s been nearly a year since Khalid‘s ex-boyfriend Hugo D Almonte outed his sexuality on social media, and the singer is opening up about how he felt when it happened. “I feel like, when it happened, it was random as f***,” he said during his appearance on the Zach Sang […]

With Halloween just days away, Megan Thee Stallion shared details of how she’s celebrating the holiday. She’s announced that she’s hosting her annual Hottieween party on Oct. 31, taking place in her native Texas “HOUSTON HOTTIES IM COMING HOME FOR HALLOWEEN,” she wrote to Instagram. “This year Hottieween is gonna be BIGGER than ever!!! Tickets go on sale […]

The news of D’Angelo‘s death Tuesday has quickly spread, prompting tributes from some of the stars who were inspired by his artistry. Among those who paid homage to the Grammy-winning neo-soul pioneer are Maxwell, Jamie Foxx and Tyler, The Creator. Alongside an Instagram Reel featuring a slideshow of photos of D’Angelo and soundtracked to his song […]

Usher performs onstage during Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Friends 40th Anniversary Tribute concert at VyStar Amphitheater at The Bridge on August 30, 2025 in Stockbridge, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Usher is an R&B legend in his own right, but in November he’ll be recognized as Billboard‘s Legend of Live honoree. The publication announced […]

Singer/Songwriter D’Angelo performs with his band The Vanguard at Club Nokia on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Earl Gibson Iii/WireImage/Getty Images Grammy-winning R&B artist and neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 51. The singer-songwriter and musician, who was born Michael Eugene Archer, was known for his songs “Brown Sugar,” […]

Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. Disney/Jose Alvarado Teyana Taylor has released the music video for “Hard Part” featuring Lucky Daye. In the song, they grapple with changes they notice in their relationship, which appears to be unraveling. The video captures Lucky, overwhelmed with emotion, looking out the window in his home, while Teyana stumbles down […]

David “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur may be resting in peace, but his spirit is something De La Soul feels in his absence. While promoting Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series at New York Comic Con, member Posdnuos talked about the process of recording the new album without Trugoy, who is featured on some of the songs. “Yo, […]

Questlove received the 2025 Peabody Trailblazer Award Friday for his cultural impact, and ability to effect social change through his music and films. Quinta Brunson presented him with the award, which he accepted with a speech encouraging people to fight against feelings of doubt and to be creative. “Now is the time more than ever […]

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels attends Charity Day 2025 Hosted by the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at Cantor on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike McGregor/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald) As a native of Hollis, Queens, New York, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels is letting fans know about the Christmas season in his hometown.  In […]

October London performs during the “October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour” at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on May 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Halloween has yet not arrived, but it seems some people are already in the Christmas spirit. Proof is in the announcement of the soundtrack for Unexpected Christmas, produced […]

Queen Naija has released “put it on (eat)…,” produced by No ID and Poo Bear. The single is a tease of her forthcoming EP, 30., her first release on Motown Records. “I feel like 30. is just me walking into my 30s,” Queen says of the EP. “I’ve felt my brain make this switch that I never thought—or […]

Charlie Wilson performs onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Charlie Wilson‘s Sunday show at the FedExForum in Memphis has been pushed back a few months. The event, which is part of his R&B Cookout trek, has been rescheduled […]

Kandi Burruss has added another job to her workload: temporarily joining the cast of the Broadway musical & Juliet. She’ll play Angélique for a limited time, from Dec. 11 to March 8. “I could not be more thrilled to return to the Broadway stage in this incredible musical,” Burruss said, according to Variety. Kandi made her Broadway debut in […]

T-Pain onstage at iHeart Jingle Ball 2024 (Disney/Christopher Willard) T-Pain‘s iconic “Wiscansin” lyric has come a long way since he used it in his 2008 song “Can’t Believe It.” In partnership with marketing and talent agency Viral Nation and content creation studio Wind Sun Sky, the singer has announced a new animated series set in a […]

Teyana Taylor at the Disney Advertising Upfront (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor‘s many talents will be recognized at the 2025 Ebony Power 100 Gala. She will be honored as Entertainer of the Year for being “a multi-hyphenate force in music, film and fashion” who is “redefining the meaning of entertainer for a new generation,” according to Ebony. “Teyana […]

Tyler, the Creator performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) The lineup for London’s 2026 All Points East festival has been announced, with Tyler, The Creator named as the first headliner. He […]

Halle Bailey on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Did Halle Bailey experience Love? Or Something Like It? Fans will learn the answer to that question when she releases her debut solo album. She announced the project will arrive on Oct. 24 via a teaser trailer on social media Wednesday. “Once upon a time, there was a young girl that […]

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a star-studded lineup booked for its induction ceremony in November, which will include performances by Doja Cat and Missy Elliott. The institution also noted Questlove, Maxwell, Killer Mike and J.l.D will be in attendance. The ceremony takes place Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Two producers […]

Missy Elliott will be taking the stage at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The lingerie, clothing and beauty brand announced that she will headline the event. Madison Beer, TWICE and Karol G have also been tapped as headliners. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will take place Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Joey Bada$$ is not […]

In this Oct. 12, 2024, file photo, Missy Elliott performs in Riyadh. Richard Pelham/Getty Images, FILE Rolling Stone is taking a look back at the last 25 years of music. On Wednesday, the outlet released its list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far. The selections span geography, genre and style, and the list attempts […]

Artists Timbaland and Swizz Beatz attend day 1 of REVOLT Summit x AT&T Summit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Revolt) After three years of hiatus, Verzuz is set to make a comeback. The platform, which celebrates the discographies of artists in the culture, will return at ComplexCon […]

Mariah Carey, ‘Here for It All’ album (Ethan James Green) It appears fans are here for all of Mariah Carey‘s new album. Billboard reports the project, Here for It All, dominates four Billboard charts: Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, Top R&B Albums and Independent Albums.  It also sits at #7 on the Billboard 200, becoming Mariah’s 19th […]

Unplugged20 artwork. RCA Records The 20th anniversary celebration of Alicia Keys‘ Unplugged continues. MTV has announced they will replay the performance on air through Sunday across MTV Live, MTVU and MTV Classic in the U.S., as well as several international channels. Excerpts from the concert event will also be included in this week’s “Fresh Out” playlist, with graphics […]

Timothée Chalamet, Josh Safdie, Tyler The Creator, Odessa A’zion, Luke Manley and Ronald Bronstein attend the NYFF63 Secret Screening during the 63rd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for FLC) Tyler, The Creator attended the Marty Supreme screening at […]

Diddy attends the 2023 MTV Music Video Awards at the Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by John Nacion/WireImage)/: U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward members of the media before answering questions while departing the White House on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is traveling to Marine […]

Young Thug has announced a benefit concert taking place in Atlanta. The Hometown Hero benefit concert is scheduled for Dec. 16 at State Farm Arena. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com. Ice Cube teams with LL COOL J and Public Enemy‘s Chuck D on his new song, “Before Hip Hop (Premix),” […]

Jodeci 2026 tour artwork. P Music Group Jodeci has announced the dates for a few shows taking place in 2026. They have five performances running from January through May, kicking things off at the Horseshoe Hammond Casino on Jan. 16. The group will then make their way to WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma; Yaamava’ Resort & Casino […]

Chris Brown performs onstage during his BREEZY BOWL XX tour at Chase Field on September 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images) Chris Brown ended his time in Atlanta by giving flowers to one of the city’s biggest stars.  He brought Usher out during Breezy Bowl XX’s final tour stop in the A, then proceeded […]

Ryan Destiny is not only a Star, she’s a fiancée. She and her partner, Keith Powers, announced the news on Sunday in a joint Instagram post. “engaged to the love of my life,” they wrote in the caption, also sharing photos from their engagement shoot. The pictures captured the two hugging and staring into each other’s eyes, with […]

Eric Bellinger has long been a fan on Afrobeats, but he stayed away from making that kind of music until he had the proper backing. “I definitely always loved [Afrobeats],” he tells ABC Audio. “I just felt like it wasn’t my place to make that music, honestly, because of where it originated from and I […]

Tyrese Gibson turned himself in Friday after being charged with animal cruelty, after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor’s dog in his Atlanta neighborhood. The actor and R&B singer was booked in Fulton County and released on $20,000 bond, according to Fulton County Sheriff’s Office jail records. Good Morning America has reached out to Gibson for […]

Joey Bada$$ on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Disney/Randy Holmes It’s nearing the 15-year mark in his music career, and Joey Bada$$ is still motivated and hungry. He attributes the feeling to finding ways to keep the making-music process exciting. “I think experimentation [keeps me motivated],” he tells XXL. “What haven’t I done yet? What haven’t I challenged […]

Blxst has released his new song, “Aye Girl,” where he questions whether his woman will wait if he puts love on hold to pursue his goals. “Aye girl, you the only thing real in this fake world,” he croons. “Know you want me sitting still, but I can’t, girl/ I ain’t sinning, I been in […]

Leon Thomas has released “Just How You Are,” the lead single to his project Pholks. “If you know you had my heart/ Could never finish what you started/ You love to pick my world apart/ But that’s just how you are,” he sings. Pholks “isn’t just an EP, it’s a movement,” he says on Instagram. Pholks is due […]

One day before Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ sentencing, the rap mogul’s former girlfriend is pushing back on prosecutors’ claims that she was sex trafficked or involved in prostitution. Virginia Huynh — the ex-girlfriend identified as “Victim 3” in the indictment and “Gina” during the trial — told Judge Arun Subramanian in a letter that she was “pressured to feel like a […]

Tyler Perry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Disney/Randy Holmes) The cast of Tyler Perry‘s Why Did I Get Married? will reunite for the movie’s threequel, set to release on Netflix. Perry recently announced the stars joining him in Why Did I Get Married Again?, naming original cast members Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker […]

The countdown has begun for Monica and Brandy‘s Boy Is Mine tour, which kicks off on Oct. 16. Speaking to Essence, Brandy says the trek is a “full-circle moment” that bridges the young women they once were with the adult women they have become. “[The tour is] a chance to honor where we’ve come from, to celebrate […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is opposing a prosecution request to allow his former assistant — who testified under the pseudonym “Mia” — to deliver a victim impact statement at his sentencing hearing on Friday. “Simply, she is not a victim of anything,” defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a letter to the judge on Wednesday. In […]

Paramount+ The Chicago-set series The Chi will end after eight seasons, creator Lena Waithe said in a statement to Deadline Wednesday. She said it’s “the right thing” to do “for the sake of our story and our characters.” “When I created The Chi, it wasn’t just about making a TV show — it was about owning our narratives and telling our […]

Live Nation Urban Jagged Edge is capitalizing on cuffing season with their upcoming trek. They’ve announced the Cuffing Season Tour 2025, a series of shows featuring performances of their party anthems and slow jams, including “I Gotta Be” and “Walked Outta Heaven.” Fans can also expect sets from Lloyd and Eric Bellinger. Cuffing Season Tour 2025 will […]

Apple Music Presents Gunna: One Night Only at the Apple Music Radio Studio on September 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Apple Music) Gunna is taking his athleticism to the NFL for the London edition of its flag football game, which brings together top talent from the worlds of […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ attempt to overturn his conviction ahead of his sentencing on Friday was denied, according to court documents obtained by ABC News. Judge Arun Subramanian rejected the motion on Tuesday. Chris Brown is #1 on Billboard‘s monthly Top Tours chart thanks to his Breezy Bowl XX tour, the highest-grossing and bestselling tour of August. Billboard […]

Toni Braxton attends the Primary Wave x Island Records Pre-Grammy Party at 1 Hotel on January 25, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Island Records) Toni Braxton is set to star in the film adaptations of her songs “He Wasn’t Man Enough” and “Breathe Again.” According to Deadline, the films will premiere […]

Teyana Taylor and GloRilla are among the 100 emerging leaders and entertainers who made the cut for the TIME100 Next list. Regina King shared a few words about Teyana in honor of the recognition, describing her as “singular … vibrant, confident, and unapologetically herself.” “Teyana moves through the world as an artist in every sense. Whether she’s dancing, directing, singing, […]

Sean Combs deserves at least 11 years in prison when he is sentenced Friday on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution, federal prosecutors said in a memo to the judge, arguing that despite his acquittal on more serious charges, Combs is “unrepentant” and left victims in fear. “The defendant will not be punished for […]

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones attend the US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images) While many sing Coco Jones‘ praises as a musician, her fiancé and NBA player Donovan Mitchell spoke about the qualities he loves in […]

It seems Ne-Yo doesn’t want all his fans to come closer. Videos surfaced of him slapping a fan who rushed the stage during his performance of “Because of You” in Japan. “This is what you DON’T do. I’m a gentleman but I WILL slap the s*** out of a person for disrespecting my stage,” he wrote […]

Snoop Dogg at 19th annual TIME100 Gala. Getty Images. Snoop Dogg is reprising his role as an NBCUniversal correspondent for the Olympics in February. NBCUniversal reports he will work alongside NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico and “explore northern Italy, from the vibrant streets of Milan to the breathtaking Dolomites, providing his unique perspective to viewers during NBCUniversal’s […]

Juvenile released the second single from his upcoming album, Boiling Point. “He Gone” features Dee-1 and longtime collaborator Mannie Fresh and is accompanied by a music video. Boiling Point arrives on Nov. 14, marking Juvenile’s first solo album in 10 years. Lenny Kravitz, Birdman, B.G., Jacquees and more appear on the project. Pusha T reacted to the […]

Joey Bada$$ on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Disney/Randy Holmes CultureCon, the largest festival for creatives, returns to New York in October with a star-studded lineup that has just been expanded. Now taking the stage Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 to celebrate and empower Black creatives are Sheryl Lee Ralph, 2 Chainz, Morris Chestnut, Ferg, Vic Mensa, Joey Bada$$ and more. […]

Mariah the Scientist‘s “Burning Blue” is now certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, becoming her third Platinum single to date. Her first two were “Always N Forever” featuring Lil Baby and “Spread Thin.” “Burning Blue” is the lead single from her latest album, HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY. In honor of the release of Still […]

Tiara Thomas teams with H.E.R. for “Move.” “’Move’ comes from a place of reclaiming my power and peace,” Tiara shares in a press release. “It’s about not being a hostage to people or circumstances, but rather accepting what is and moving accordingly.“ Ice Spice and producer RiotUSA are back with her first solo release of 2025, “Baddie […]

Eric Bellinger is back with the new album It All Makes Sense. It’s a continuation of his 2024 album, It’ll All Make Sense Later, a title that explains the creative process for the album. “When I was finishing my tour last year, I was like, ‘Yo, let’s take a trip’ … to create some music. So my […]

Sean Combs deserves to have his conviction overturned because the federal law that prohibits transportation for the purposes of prostitution should “only be applied to pimping” and Combs “was only an alleged consumer,” a defense attorney argued Thursday as the rap mogul returned to federal court in New York City for the first time since the verdict […]

MLB Photos via Getty Images Major League Baseball has joined forces with Pharrell to launch the 2025 MLB postseason with October Hits Different, a brand campaign bringing music and baseball together. He stars in the spot with a 25-piece live orchestra comprised of students from the University of Miami and the Voices of Fire choir, whose […]

SPECIAL FORCES: WORLD’S TOUGHEST TEST: Jussie Smollett. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) Jussie Smollett is one of the contenders on the fourth season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, a competition series in which celebrities participate in military-like exercises. In an interview with People, he says he had a “very sobering” experience during his time on the show. […]

Erica Campbell is back with fall dates for her Laugh, Cry, Heal conference, an event created to be a safe space for women. She will make stops in Birmingham on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, before making her way to Phoenix on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25. The final dates will take place in Chicago on Oct. 31 and […]

Nicki Minaj has something coming up in 2026. She took to X early Wednesday morning and posted the date “3.27.26” alongside a CD emoji. Fans believe it may be the release date for a brand-new single or album. Ice Spice has also been cooking stuff up for her fans. She shared the cover art for her upcoming […]

Regina Hall attends the ‘One Battle After Another’ screening at The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre on September 21, 2025, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/WireImage via Getty Images) Regina Hall is opening up about how she once considered becoming a nun. The actress said she seriously considered becoming a nun at several […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs deserves a prison sentence of no more than 14 months — a sentence that would effectively amount to time served — after a jury convicted him earlier this year of transportation for the purposes of prostitution, his attorneys argued in a new court filing Tuesday, saying, “It is time for Mr. Combs to go […]

Ashanti and Nelly are seen during a segment of “Good Day New York” on June 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images) Nelly is no stranger to touring, but the experience has changed slightly now that his wife and youngest son are on board. “They joined me. They’ve been on the […]

Universal Marlon Wayans is not fazed by the negative reviews for his movie Him.  The film received a C- CinemaScore from audiences and a score of 29% from more than 100 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. But he says it’s not far off from the reviews for his past projects, posting on Instagram the Rotten Tomatoes scores for his movies White Chicks, Scary […]

Wyclef Jean is no longer Gone Till November. He released a new single, “Back From Abu Dhabi,” on which he talks about his upbringing in Haiti and the Marlboro Projects of Coney Island, and compares it to his experience in the more opulent Abu Dhabi. The song features French Montana and Rick Ross, with an introduction from Dave Chappelle. […]

Cardi B just released her sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, and it’s already gone Platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America congratulated her on the feat in a post shared to their X account. The accomplishment comes fast because she included multiplatinum singles “WAP” and “Up” on the track list. Doja Cat released the track list […]

Hunxho released For Her 2, the sequel to his 2023 installment, complete with 16 songs, and features from Karri and 21 Savage. Rick Ross released “Kiss of Judas” featuring Etana, a song where they ask for God’s protection from bad people and energy. The song’s video is now on YouTube. Russ tapped Big Sean for “Shut Me […]

Brandy Norwood speaks onstage during a Stella Rosa event at JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge on February 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images) Brandy isn’t just sitting up in her room, she appears to be booked and busy. The singer has announced that her memoir will be released on March 31. Phases, co-written by […]

Courtesy of Artist Maxwell has officially kicked off his Silent Serenade Ensemble, a limited experience offering reimagined arrangements of his songs backed by live percussion and a string quartet. He teams with opening act Yola for the trek and describes what made her a perfect fit for his show. “She is the epitome of genre blending, seamless genre blending. […]

Solange revealed that she was a co-music supervisor for Issa Rae‘s HBO series Insecure. She shared the news on X in response to a person who said Insecure was one of the shows that would “just randomly start playing the best song you’ve ever heard in your life.” “waiittt [this] was a dream jobbbb,” Solange wrote, noting she served as co-music supervisor […]

Maxwell‘s Silent Serenade Ensemble launches Thursday, but it’s nothing like his previous shows or tours. The trek is a moment for him to present his music in a way fans haven’t seen, with an emphasis on the ensemble he’s putting together. “The ensemble … can be any kind of grouping of instrumentation that you’ve ever seen. It […]

Tyrese Gibson attends the world premiere of “The Strangers: Chapter 2” at the AMC Century City 15 on September 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images) Tyrese Gibson will reunite with director Deon Taylor in the new horror thriller Don’t Open the Door, Deadline reports. Production begins later this year, but details about […]

d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Police have identified the deceased body found in the impounded Tesla registered to D4vd, according to ABC7. They have determined the female victim was 14 to 15 years […]

Beyoncé Knowles / Beyonce wears a cowboy hat, a burgundy faux fur fluff coat on one shoulder, a blue denim shirt, during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 24, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) A suspect has been arrested in Atlanta in connection […]

Singer-songwriter Kevin Ross is seen during a rehearsal for Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert on July 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images) Kevin Ross has ditched the ballads on his new album, Love Uptempo: Max. The project is an idea that came to fruition after years of working on it […]

A view of Spectra art installation, Coachella ferris wheel and art installations in the nighttime during weekend 2, day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 20, 2025 in Indio, California. (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella) The lineup has been announced for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, taking place […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s mother, Pamela Warner, is opening up about the death of her son. Warner, best known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died off the coast of Costa Rica in July after drowning. The actor was brought to shore by a volunteer lifeguard and another surfer, police said at the time. […]

First We Feast/Hot Ones If there’s one compliment that stays rent free in Keke Palmer‘s mind, it’s that she reminds Eddie Murphy of himself when he was younger. While eating spicy chicken in the latest episode of Hot Ones, she shared her reaction to hearing Eddie make that comparison. “I was out of my mind. I […]

Dreamgirls is making its Broadway return. A new revival of the hit 1981 musical is set to debut in New York City in fall 2026, four producers announced in a press release on Monday. The show, which focuses on a young Black female singing trio’s rise to stardom, will be directed and choreographed by Camille A. Brown, […]

Phylicia Rashad at the 77TH EMMY® AWARDS, broadcasting live to both coasts from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, Sept. 14, (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.* — Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS The Cosby Show star Phylicia Rashad introduced the in memoriam segment at […]

Mya poses in the press room during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Mya has ushered in her new musical era with singles “Face to Face” and “Give It To Me.” The songs have different vibes, reflecting the different sides of the R&B […]

Ella Mai attends Victoria Monét’s ‘Jaguar II’ Album Release Party sponsored by Tres Generaciones at La Mesa on August 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for Tres Generaciones) Ella Mai has released a visual for her new song, “Tell Her.” The video finds her singing in different areas of an office […]

Ledisi teamed with Gregory Porter for “You Got What It Takes.” It’s their remake of the song by Brook Benton and Dinah Washington, who Ledisi honors with her forthcoming album, For Dinah. “‘You’ve Got What It Takes’ was a must for the For Dinah project,” says Ledisi. “The original was a pop/r&b hit in the [’60s], so […]

Paramount If there’s one word to describe how Kevin “KevOnstage” Fredericks feels about his show Churchy, it’s blessed. In an interview with ABC Audio, he explains he’s grateful for another season, support from BET and the opportunity to work alongside his friends. “In this industry, I have learned to never take anything for granted, never […]

Chloe Bailey attends the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball 2024 at Petersen Automotive Museum on October 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Chrysalis) Social media praise has inspired Chlöe to release her first song of 2025. After fans hyped up a clip of her producing a beat on her Instagram, she decided to complete […]

Singer Michelle Williams arrives at the 23rd Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on October 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) The Destiny‘s Child reunion during Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter show in Vegas in July was an impromptu performance. During an appearance on Watch What […]

Usher speaks onstage during the 18th Annual Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards on September 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Usher was honored with the Virgil Abloh Award Tuesday at the 18th annual Harlem Fashion Row Fashion Show & Style Awards. He took the stage to accept the award and thanked the family […]

Actor Derek Dixon spoke out Tuesday in his first television interview since filing a lawsuit against Tyler Perry, accusing him of sexual harassment and assault. Dixon sat down with ABC News Live anchor Linsey Davis to discuss his allegedly complicated history with the media mogul, saying he did not “want to stay silent about it anymore.” […]