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Roku Channel Tracee Ellis Ross will continue to bring fans along her solo travels. Her Roku Originals series, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, has been greenlit for a second season, which promises “even more meaningful moments and scenic escapes as Ross sets off to new destinations,” according to a press release. The news arrives after […]

Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Fashion Trust U.S. Kehlani‘s latest song, “Folded,” has inspired the launch of a charitable function. The singer has teamed with the Laundry Project for Nini’s Fluff & Fold, an event offering free laundry services to single mothers. It’s named after the fictional dry cleaners featured in the music video for the song. […]

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Sean Combs may still be behind bars, but it’s clear he has mind set on his life post-release. In an interview with CBS News, his attorney Marc Agnifilo shared some of the things Combs’ would like people to know about his current state of mind. “He wants people to know that he has reflected […]

He said he’ll be Gone Till November, but Wyclef Jean is actually making his return to New York a bit sooner. He’s announced a four-night residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club, running from Sept. 11 to Sept. 14. Each night will have two shows: one at 8 p.m. ET and another at 10:30 p.m. ET. […]

Photo by Robin L Marshall/WireImage It’s been three years since Regina King lost her only child, Ian Alexander Jr., to suicide, but she’s found a way to feel close to him. In an interview with Parade, she revealed she’ll occasionally read his journals as a way to stay connected to him. “I have all of […]

Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET The BET Hip-Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards have been put on pause, as the awards shows have been suspended indefinitely. Speaking to Billboard, BET President Scott Mills explained the decision was made as part of the change in leadership and the media landscape.  “I would say that it’s […]

Disney/Pawel Kaminski Teyana Taylor has slowly been rolling out her new album, Escape Room, but she’s been forced to hit pause. In an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Taylor revealed she must undergo emergency surgery for a noncancerous growth on her vocal chords. “I’ve been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now. And after […]

Disney/Christopher Willard T-Pain and Ne-Yo will be going head-to-head, and we’re not talking about on Verzuz. The two will compete as part of SZN Zero, the debut season of competitions in the Global Gaming League. GGL is a live-action gaming entertainment league for professional gamers, casual players and influencers. Alongside three other players on their respective […]

Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for BigXthaPlug BigXthaPlug is going country on his new album, I Hope You’re Happy, which he’s announced is coming out soon. He recently shared the news on his Instagram, alongside artwork that finds him shirtless, sporting a denim jacket and holding some blue flowers.  The album will arrive on Aug. 22. It’s […]

Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET The 2025 MTV VMAs are making their return in the fall, and Kendrick Lamar is among the top contenders. He picked up a total of 10 nominations, including video of the year for “Not Like Us” and best album for GNX. K. Dot is also up for artist of […]