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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 […]

Ice-T speaks onstage during the 29th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby Awards) Ice-T is hosting a new documentary special about the negative impact fentanyl can have on society and culture. Fame and Fentanyl will take a look at […]

A federal judge in New York declined on Monday to grant Sean “Diddy” Combs bail, finding no “exceptional reasons” to release him prior to his October sentencing. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, which the judge said mandates incarceration. His sentencing is set for Oct. 3. Judge Arun Subramanian said Combs remains a […]

Denzel Washington in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’/Photo Credit: A24 The first official trailer for Highest 2 Lowest has been released, giving fans a look at Spike Lee‘s remake of the Akira Kurosawa crime thriller. The film follows the story of Denzel Washington‘s David King, a reputable music mogul who is targeted with a ransom plot and ends up in a […]

Sandy Morris/ Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Season 7 of The Chi aired its finale Friday on Paramount+Premium. It marks seven full seasons of Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, a role she says taught her how to have “more grace” and “understanding of other people’s journeys” Speaking to ABC Audio, Hannaha specifically recalls being upset when she learned in a […]