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Paras Griffin/Getty Images Janet Jackson‘s attendance at a Jaguar Tour show meant the world to Victoria Monét.  The singer/songwriter said so in a lengthy, touching post shared to Instagram, in which she poured her heart out to her “idol,” naming the many ways Jackson’s inspired her career and thanking the icon for her artistry. Noting that she’s held onto a series […]

Chris Cavanaugh Just in time for the holidays, beloved gospel singer Kirk Franklin adds his flare to a festive classic, “Joy to the World.” Released exclusively on Spotify and recorded at the Spotify studio in Los Angeles, the new single is described as an uplifting song to bring encouragement and joy. Franklin’s “Joy to the World” follows his latest studio album Father’s […]

ABC/Jeff Neira When veteran journalist Tamron Hall drummed up her daytime talk show, now in its fifth season, she didn’t necessarily have a goal in mind for how long it’d run — more so the desire to keep true to her original vision. She says the challenge for a nationally syndicated hour-long program is to “keep the idea that you pitched alive.” And that’s […]

Lia Toby/Getty Images Lupita Nyong’o is addressing rumors that she and partner Selema Masekela have separated in a lengthy note shared to social media about pain and deception. After seemingly acknowledging the current Israel-Hamas war, noting there are “much more important things” happening in the world, Nyong’o updated fans on her relationship status. “At this moment, it is necessary for me to share […]

WayNorth Music After a four-year hiatus since recording her last studio project, Changing Your Story, Jekalyn Carr returns with a fresh, new collection of songs: her self-titled, sixth album, Jeklayn.  It arrives on the heels of the singer earning her seventh Billboard #1 with the Gospel Airplay Songs chart-topper, “I Believe God.” Featured on the album are fellow gospel greats including Kirk Franklin, Pastor Mike Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Blanca, with whom […]

Library of Congress/Marion S. Trikosko National Geographic announced a two-day premiere event for the latest installment of its Genius series, Genius: MLK/X. The new show, which focuses on two American icons and history makers — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X — will have the first two episodes premiere February 1 on Nat Geo and will stream the next […]

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Atlantic Records There’s a new Meek Mill/Rick Ross collaborative album on the way and fans are hyped to learn it’ll be dropping soon. Expected to hit streaming on November 10, Too Good to be True is the latest joint project by the MMG duo following their series of Self Made projects released in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In announcing […]

Taylor Hill/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion is no longer involved in a legal battle with 1501 Certified Entertainment, as a settlement has been reached between the star and her former label.  Per Billboard, attorneys for 1501 announced Thursday, October 19, that after three years of litigation over what Megan called an unfair record deal, the two will amicably part ways. The report […]

Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Jeezy, rapper and ex-husband of Jeannie Mai, is speaking out for the first time since he filed for divorce from the TV host.   “The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart,” Jeezy wrote in a statement. “Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie […]