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Frank Micelotta GloRilla may generally represent women in rap, but per the terms of her latest deal, she’ll also be representing all things Fenty.  Glo has been tapped by Rihanna to serve as an exclusive joint partner for all four Fenty brands in 2025. She’ll appear in campaigns promoting Savage x Fenty, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Hair. “I’m beyond excited […]

Metro Boomin and Quavo will be making their way to China for ComplexCon Hong Kong. They’ve been announced as part of the lineup for the event, taking place March 21 to March 23. More information can be found on complexconhk.com. Alicia Keys included Solange when shouting out female producers in her acceptance speech for the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammys, […]

Andrew Cooper/Lionsgate After opening a few dates on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Tyga is headed back on the road, this time for his first headlining trek in over a decade. Kicking off March 20 in Phoenix, the Red Light Tour will see Tyga perform some of his chart toppers in a total of […]

ABC/Art Streiber H.E.R. sings a reimagined version of Bruce Springsteen‘s 1975 hit “Born to Run” in a newly released Super Bowl commercial. The song soundtracks the ad, which follows a 3-year-old who runs out of breath while sprinting through her neighborhood. “These legs are unstoppable,” reads the onscreen text. “At 14, she’ll think they’re unbearable.” The […]

DISNEY/John Argueta Usher has some advice for Kendrick Lamar, from one Super Bowl halftime performer to another. Following his performance at Super Bowl 58 in 2024, he shared some words to K. Dot about how he should approach the opportunity. “The one thing I would say is savor the moment, ‘cause you get obsessed in […]

Live Nation Urban Jacquees and DeJ Loaf are taking their friendship from the studio to the stage. They’ve revealed they’ll be touring together in 2025, announcing the F#*K A FRIEND ZONE Tour. The two have scheduled 12 dates across the nation, including stops in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, LA, Philadelphia and Charlotte, the final city of the […]

Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Kanye West has announced that his upcoming album, Bully, will be arriving on a special day. In a post-Grammys interview with Justin LaBoy, he has announced that he plans to release the album on his daughter North West‘s 12th birthday. “That’s when we’re gonna bring Bully out ’cause that’s her favorite album,” […]

Live Nation Urban Jagged Edge is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album, J.E. Heartbreak, with a special tour. Announced Tuesday, An Evening with Jagged Edge: 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak will feature performances of “Let’s Get Married,” “Promise” and other hits from the album, as well as songs from their discography, including “Where The Party […]

Courtesy of Prime Harlem is back on Prime Video, focusing on Angie, Camille, Quinn, Tye and Ian and their journeys of love, among other things. But this go-round, Gail Bean, Logan Browning and Kofi Siriboe join as the newest cast members. Director Tracy Oliver explains to ABC Audio how the three were selected for the […]

The release date for Drake and PartyNextDoor‘s highly awaited collab album has been announced. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U will drop on Feb. 14 aka Valentine’s Day, Drake shared alongside a teaser. The clip starts at a speakeasy, capturing various groups in conversation, before making its way to the back. There, Drake is posted on a couch, staring into […]

Beyoncé may have been the queen at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, but her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, also had quite a magical night. The 13-year-old, who wore a blue gown for the event, was photographed at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles talking with Taylor Swift, hugging Billie Eilish, posing for photos with Sabrina […]

RCA Records It’s been some time, but Chris Brown‘s “Sensational” 11:11 (Deluxe) has earned him his second-ever Grammy. The singer’s latest project picked up best R&B album in the non-televised major categories, prompting him to write a message of gratitude on his Instagram page. “THANK YOU GOD FOR COVERING ME IN YOUR LOVE AND THANK YOU TEAM BREEZY […]

Doechii and Beyoncé were among the history-making winners at the 67th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night. Doechii won best rap album for her Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape, becoming the third woman in history to win in that category. Cardi B, the second to achieve the feat, presented her with the honor. “This category was introduced […]

Frank Ocean is making his directorial debut with an independent film that will star David Jonsson, Variety reports. The plot of the as-yet-untitled film has not been disclosed, but filming has begun in Mexico City. Tyler, The Creator has given fans a minutelong teaser for his “Sticky” video, which he directed. “Video will come,” the YouTube description reads. […]

Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images for Sony Pictures It’s been over 20 years since Will Smith released his last album, but he’s ready to drop a new project. Speaking with Billboard, he says that decision stemmed from filming 2022’s Emancipation, where he was forced to live in the world of a runaway slave named Peter — an experience that […]

he Weeknd‘s highly anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow arrived Friday, but it is not the only release. Here are some of the latest to hit the culture: Jim Jones has released “JOMO,” a diss track about fellow Dipset member Cam’ron, following a few exchanges over the last few weeks. The renewed beef started in late 2024 when Cam interviewed […]

Live Nation/AEG Presents/Azoff Company/LA Clippers Anderson .Paak took the stage at the Kia Forum Thursday for the FireAid concert, raising money for those affected by the LA wildfires. He tapped Prince collaborator and Queen of Percussion Sheila E. for help with songs “Put Me Thru” and “Come Down,” and flexed his own skills on the drums before heading […]

Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images With Super Bowl 59 just days away, the decision for Kendrick Lamar to headline the halftime show has finally been explained. Desiree Perez, CEO of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, spoke to The New Orleans Advocate, explaining the team considers more than just an artist’s discography when selecting the halftime show performer.  “If […]

Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Sean “Diddy” Combs “abused, threatened and coerced women and other around him to fulfill his sexual desires” over a longer time period than first alleged, federal prosecutors in New York said in a superseding indictment filed Thursday. The indictment contains no new charged crimes but includes additional conduct as part […]

Cough After weeks of teasing, Will Smith has released his new single “Beautiful Scars” with Big Sean featuring Obanga. The song finds the rappers discussing past mistakes and their accompanying lessons, the pains of fame and how their “beautiful scars” have strengthened them and brought them closer to God. Much like the teaser, the music video […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Netflix unveiled the films, series and games on its 2025 slate, and among them are a few Tyler Perry projects. Here is a rundown of what’s to come: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding will premiere, about Brian and ex-wife Debrah’s daughter Tiffany, who has surprised them with the news that she’s engaged to a rapper […]

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation The attorney for a woman accusing Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault opted to “gloss over” factual inconsistencies in the then-13-year-old’s account and “did not even meet” with the woman prior to filing a civil lawsuit, Carter’s attorney argued Wednesday in a new […]

Courtesy of Prime A final look into the sisterhood and lives of Quinn, Tye, Camille and Angie has been granted with the return of Prime Video’s Harlem, which picks up where season 2 left off. For Quinn, that means seeing her life after breaking up with Keith and choosing to be single. “She has chosen herself […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Netflix DJ Khaled has the keys AND the RIAA-certified records. He’s just picked up 17 new certifications for hits including “Wild Thoughts,” “I’m the One” and “Do You Mind.” “Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller is now eight-times Platinum, while “I’m the One” with Drake, Rick Ross and […]

Lia Toby/Getty Images The trailer for the Jonathan Majors-starring Magazine Dreams has arrived. The film’s official trailer made its debut on Wednesday, two years after the movie first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Briarcliff Entertainment picked up the distribution rights for the film in December 2024. It will be released in theaters on […]

Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Tinashe will be partaking in pre-Super Bowl festivities, specifically the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio bash, taking place on Feb. 7. The party will serve as a celebration of the menu the two brands have prepared ahead of the sports event. Menu items include the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Reposado Flavored […]

Frank Micelotta Ciara is looking for dancers interested in participating in her dance competition, Ciara Presents: Dance Icon. Registration for the contest is now open to aspiring performers ages 13 and up. The competition seeks to give eight dancers an opportunity to flex their dance moves in front of judges Ciara and longtime collaborator/choreographer Jamaica Craft. The champion […]

Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation You and Mariah Carey belong together — especially if it means helping young victims of the deadly LA wildfires. Through the charity auction website Fandiem, Mariah is giving away a Valentine’s trip to meet her in Las Vegas and see her residency show, The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas, […]

Prince Williams/WireImage, Cindy Ord/WireImage, Prince Williams/WireImage It’s been 26 years since Brandy and Monica won a Grammy for their “The Boy is Mine” collaboration, and now they’re waiting to see if the song’s updated version will bring something home at the Grammy Awards Sunday. Featured on Ariana Grande‘s remix of “The Boy is Mine,” which […]

Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime show is approaching, and according to TDE’s Top Dawg, “it’s about to be a movie.” He shared those words on his Instagram Story Monday over a photo of him and K. Dot’s manager, Dave Free, watching the rehearsals for the big show. In other Kendrick news, he’s teamed with Willy Chavarria, the […]

Photo by Joy Malone/Getty Images Laila! is heading on her very first tour. The Gap Year Tour! will start March 27 in San Francisco. Laila! will also make stops in LA, Houston, Atlanta, New York, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago and Pontiac, Michigan, before wrapping up in Toronto on April 27. “attention passengers ,,, im going on […]

Photo by Robert Okine/Getty Images Pharrell‘s Something in the Water festival has been called off for breach of contract, Virginia Business reports, as it failed to meet requirements regarding ticket sales and the lineup, despite receiving a five-day extension. “While the city values the positive impact and visibility the Something in the Water festival has had […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Music Will, the largest nonprofit music program in the U.S. public school system, will be honoring Wyclef Jean at their 2025 benefit, taking place April 9 in New York’s Gotham Hall. He’ll be recognized for his “contributions to music and his dedication to giving back through education,” CEO Mike Wasserman […]

The latest episode of Monday Night Raw featured a star-studded crowd. Lil Baby, 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, Lil Yachty and streamer Kai Cenat sat ringside in support of the tour’s stop at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Quavo was also in attendance and accompanied Jey Uso on his way to the ring. After receiving backlash for his performance at the Crypto […]

Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images Will Smith has been teasing fans with Matrix-related posts, which have just been revealed as promos for his new song, “Beautiful Scars.” In a post shared Sunday, he recreates the scene from the movie where Neo’s given the option of a red or blue pill. He takes on the role […]

Live Nation Mary J. Blige is headed on tour Wednesday with Ne-Yo and Mario, and she tells People why she chose them to join her on the road. “I love Ne-Yo and Mario and I think those two guys have some of the best love songs of their generation,” she says. “Last time, I had Queen […]

Ty Dolla $ign is telling fans to look out for not only one but two upcoming projects. While at Paris Fashion Week, he said, “Vultures 3 on the way, BULLY on the way and my new album, Tycoon, on the way. Let’s go.” Lizzo has reached her target weight, she revealed on Instagram. “I did it,” she captioned the post. “Today when […]

D. Woods is breaking her silence on what she calls “troubling interactions” she alleges she experienced with rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. “I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed,” D. Woods, a member of the Combs-discovered […]

Courtesy of Prime Harlem is back on Prime Video with its final season, starring Meagan Good as Camille, an anthropologist who quit her teaching job at Columbia University last season. She also ended her relationship with Ian (Tyler Lepley) and is coping with that reality in the season 3 premiere. “[Camille’s]…been trying to navigate how to pursue […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Colman Domingo earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the A24 film Sing Sing. It’s his second straight nod in the Best Actor category after getting nominated for his role in Rustin last year. “I hugged my husband and we continued to have coffee, and then all the calls came in…,” he told […]

Central Cee says you Can’t Rush Greatness on his new album, which boasts 17 tracks and features from 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Young Miko and Dave. His last solo project is 2022’s 23, though he and Dave dropped their Split Decisions EP in 2023. After performing the song during the College Football Playoff National Championship halftime show, Travis Scott has released “4×4,” […]

Courtesy of Stephen Paley/Sony The trailer for the upcoming documentary on Sly Stone has just been released, featuring archival footage of the legendary performer. SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) also features interviews with musicians like Chaka Khan, OutKast’s André 3000, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid, Jimmy Jam, George Clinton, Q-Tip and more. Sly Stone was a member of the barrier-breaking Sly & The Family Stone and a founding father […]

CBS/Recording Academy Doechii‘s stage presence and theatrical flair will be displayed at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in February. She’s been announced as one of the night’s performers, alongside Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira and Teddy Swims. She’ll also be awaiting the results of the three categories in which she’s nominated: best […]

Daisy Age/BMG De La Soul‘s The Grind Date album turned 20 in 2024 — a milestone they’re planning to celebrate with a special release. Arriving on March 21 are a special vinyl and CD packages of the original album, which are now available for preorder. The special vinyl — a limited-edition 140g splatter double vinyl — and […]

RCA Records/Travis Colbert Chris Brown has released the music video for “Residuals,” the Grammy-nominated and fan-favorite song from his 11:11 Tour. Directed by Travis Colbert, the video features footage of Chris performing the song at various shows, in the studio writing up lyrics and choosing his wardrobe behind the scenes. In another part of the […]

Photo by MEGA/GC Images Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ lawyers have filed a defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, who claims he has videos of the music mogul sexually assaulting eight celebrities, The Associated Press reports. In the suit, filed in New York on Wednesday, they accuse Courtney and his lawyer Ariel Mitchell of creating “outrageous lies” to profit off of the media […]

Parlophone Records A previously unreleased song by Tina Turner is now out for fans to hear. Available on streaming services, “Hot for You Baby” will be one of the few unreleased tracks featured on the 40th anniversary edition of her fifth studio album, Private Dancer. “Hot for You Baby,” a rock song, was recorded at Capitol Studios […]

ABFF/Nice Crowd The American Black Film Festival Honors will not only recognize its honorees at the 2025 ceremony but will also pay tribute to Altadena’s Black residents and contributions to the state of California, as well as to Black history and culture. “The community of Altadena embodies what we celebrate at the American Black Film […]

Lench Mob Records The music video for Ice Cube‘s “Rollin’ at Twilight” has been released. Filmed in his native LA by director Gabriel “VIDEOGOD” Hart, the visual starts with a view of a sunset and snippet of his song “Not Like Them,” before transitioning into “Rollin’ at Twilight,” to which Cube raps while riding a Dodge Charger SRT. Cube […]

Kristy Sparow/Getty Images Paris Fashion Week kicked off with a bang thanks to Louis Vuitton’s men’s fall-winter 2025 show by Pharrell Williams and Nigo. Held on the circular stage at the Cour Carrée du Louvre, the longtime collaborators unveiled a showcase of styles on Tuesday that featured a blend of dandy-inspired streetwear and Japanese culture. “Dandyism frames […]

Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Bruno Mars now has two #1 songs and he wants to celebrate by collaborating with Sexyy Red on a strip club anthem. In an Instagram post shared Tuesday, he thanked fans for helping his song with Lady Gaga, “Die With A […]

The nominations for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards have been announced, and they include Doechii, Victoria Monét and Keke Palmer. Doechii and Victoria are nominated for outstanding music artist for projects Alligator Bites Never Heal and Jaguar II: Deluxe, respectively, while Keke’s podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer, received a nod for outstanding podcast. Other nominees include […]

Courtesy SHOF The songwriting abilities of Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and George Clinton have earned them a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  Jerkins is known for writing songs including Destiny Child‘s “Say My Name,” “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, Michael Jackson‘s “You Rock My World” and Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone” featuring Beyoncé and Beyoncé’s own “Deja Vu.” Key songs in […]

Jury selection is set to begin on Tuesday in the trial of A$AP Rocky. The Grammy-nominated rapper and partner to pop star Rihanna faces two felony charges related to a 2021 incident in Hollywood in which he is accused of allegedly shooting at a former friend and music collaborator during a confrontation. The rapper, born Rakim Mayers, waived […]

Live Nation/AEG Presents/Azoff Company/LA Clippers Lil Baby, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and Anderson .Paak are part of the official lineup for FireAid, the benefit concert raising money for rebuilding “communities devastated by wildfires” and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. Lil Baby, EWF and Stevie will perform at the Intuit […]

André 3000‘s contribution to those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfire comes in the form of a song now featured on a compilation album titled Staying: Leaving Records Aid To Artists Impacted By The Los Angeles Wildfire. “This is Where my room used to be” is one of 98 songs on the album, now available for purchase […]

DISNEY/Eric McCandless Music and tacos come together at Taco Fest, a new festival taking place in Arizona, New Mexico and California in 2025. T.I., Lil Jon, Fat Joe and Chingy are among the hip-hop artists featured as performers in the lineup. The four artists will hit the stage on April 26 at Rillito Park in Tucson, […]

Amy Sussman/Getty Images Drake’s Beverly Hills estate is now up for rent — if you can afford $250,000 a month. According to Robb Report, the rapper bought the property for $75 million in 2022 from British pop singer Robbie Williams and put it up for sale just a year later, for $88 million. It remains […]

Rosalind O’ Connor / NBC Dave Chappelle helped kick off the new season of Saturday Night Live, returning as host for the fourth time. He delivered a nearly 17-minute monologue, breaking his previous 16-minute record for longest opening monologue in 2020 and touching on topics including the Los Angeles wildfires, Donald Trump‘s comments about Haitians […]

Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Baby2Baby Nelly is set to perform at President Donald Trump‘s inauguration Monday, an opportunity he considers an “honor” despite what critics say. “If you follow what I do, this shouldn’t even be an argument,” Nelly said to podcaster Willie D Live. “He’s the president. He won. This isn’t a campaign—this […]

Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty Images Keke Palmer is celebrating the release of One of Them Days, which she says took 22 days to film. “Happy release day to @oneofthemdaysmovie!! We filmed this movie in like 22 days which is just not common let me tell you lol,” she wrote on Instagram. “But I’m so proud of the movie […]

DGC Records The Roots are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album Do You Want More?!!!??! with a special residency at the legendary Blue Note in New York City. They’ll be performing a total of six shows from March 13 to March 15. “We are doing SIX early Roots era focused shows,” Questlove wrote on Instagram. “Yall better riggety […]

Mac Miller’s estate has released the rapper’s second posthumous album, Balloonerism, on what would have been his 33rd birthday. It features single “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” as well as features from Thundercat, SZA and Ashley All Day. The project, recorded around the time Mac created Faces, follows the release of the Balloneerism film, which “follows a group […]

Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage The Black Music Action Coalition, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have teamed up with ASCAP and Wasserman Foundation for their third annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants, which will be presented to a few Black music producers and songwriters at a ReStore and ReBuild L.A. fundraiser on Jan. […]

Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage An event is being thrown to celebrate Big Meech‘s release from prison. The Big Meech Welcome Back Legacy Concert will take place Feb. 13, featuring performances from big names in hip-hop. Lil Baby, Rick Ross, 21 Savage and Sexyy Red are among those on the star-studded lineup, which also includes Kodak Black, […]

Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images With an acting debut now under her belt, SZA may think about taking more roles in Hollywood — as long as she can call One of Them Days co-star Keke Palmer as her lifeline. “As long as Keke can coach me, then I’ll consider it,” SZA said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, in which she […]

Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage A$AP Rocky’s ongoing gun case will start with jury selection on Tuesday, his attorney Joseph Tacopina confirmed to Rolling Stone. Rocky has maintained his innocence in the shooting of Terell Ephron, for which he was arrested in November 2021, and currently has no interest in taking a plea deal. “My client has indicated […]

Barbie is paying homage to Aaliyah, launching a collectible doll in her honor. Available starting Thursday, on what would have been her 46th birthday, this addition to the Barbie Music Collector Series celebrates the legacy of the “Princess of R&B,” who died in 2001 at 22 years old. Inspired by her iconic “One in a Million” music video, the doll […]

Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Haute Living Will.i.am, D-Nice and DJ Hed are coming together for a livestream event aimed at helping people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. LA Check In will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. PT via D-Nice’s YouTube, will.i.am’s Instagram and Twitch, in partnership with Will’s Angel Foundation, WalkGood LA and the Annenberg Foundation. Much […]

Courtesy of Amazon Music Amazon Music has revealed its annual Artists to Watch list, featuring the rising artists it predicts will have a successful year in music in 2025. “2024 was a landmark year for music, with new stars like Chappell Roan, Doechii, Benson Boone and countless others breaking out and becoming household names,” Emily Cohen, principal […]

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABC Universal Music Group has responded to the lawsuit Drake filed against them, calling his allegations “untrue.” A spokesperson for the label shared a statement with ABC News Wednesday, denying claims that they’ve defamed Drake or any artist on their roster. “Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion […]

Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against UMG, adding to and doubling down on claims previously made in his recently withdrawn pre-action filing. In the suit, he focuses on UMG’s promotion of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” and the allegation that he is a pedophile. “UMG chose corporate greed over the safety and well-being of […]

SZA is years into her career with two successful albums, but fame is still something she grapples with and thinks she wasn’t meant to have. “Some people are very well acclimated in being perceived and also have a different mechanism to approach that,” SZA tells Extra in an interview promoting One of Them Days, her film with […]

If you’re wondering how SZA did in her big-screen debut, co-star Keke Palmer is singing her praises. Speaking to People, she says “the world is about to be just gagged” by SZA’s performance in their upcoming movie, One of Them Days. “Honestly, it’s so, so good. I really am just so proud of you and […]

Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images When it comes to Keke Palmer‘s past relationship with Darius Jackson, she calls it a “toxic dynamic.” In a cover story on The Cut, she revealed she’d initially made excuses for her ex when he’d allegedly abused her during their two years together. “You can say, ‘I know you’re not like that,’ […]

Defense attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs claimed in a new court filing on Tuesday that videos depicting sexual activity between the rapper, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and male prostitutes “confirm Mr. Combs’s innocence” because they show sexual activity among “consenting adults.” There are nine videos of what prosecutors have alleged Combs called “freak offs” — described by […]

Snoop Dogg made an appearance on Monday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he discussed the devastating wildfires in LA. The fires have displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and he says he thought his family would be among the evacuees. “I got three phones, and they all blew up,” he recalled. “I started running, […]

Courtesy of Governors Ball Tyler, The Creator has snagged another headlining gig, this time at New York City’s annual Governors Ball. He’s been announced as one of the headliners for the three-day festival, where he’ll help to wrap things up on the first night. Tyler is scheduled to perform on Friday, June 6, following sets by T-Pain, […]

Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Though SZA‘s SOS is all the rage right now, her debut album, Ctrl, featured a song inspired by and named after Drew Barrymore. During Monday’s episode of the actress’s self-titled talk show, SZA sang her praises while describing just how much of an inspiration she was to her. “It […]

Halle Berry is supporting those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Berry announced on Instagram on Jan. 9 that she was donating her entire wardrobe to those in need. The Oscar winner is collaborating with fellow actress Sharon Stone and +COOP, a home goods store in Beverly Hills, to promote donation efforts, collecting gently used clothing for men, women and […]

Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Beyoncé is lending a helping a hand to those who were affected by the LA wildfires, donating $2.5 million to her newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund via her BeyGOOD foundation. The news was announced Sunday via BeyGOOD’s Instagram account, which revealed the money would go toward helping “families in […]

Scott Kirkland With Saturday Night Live returning soon, Dave Chappelle has been tapped to kick off the show’s first episode of 2025. He’s set to appear on the Jan. 18 episode, marking his fourth time as host. He’ll be joined by GloRilla, who will make her SNL debut, taking the stage as the musical guest. “Kicking 2025 […]

Disney/Stewart Cook As Los Angeles wildfires have literally been burning the city, Chuck D of Public Enemy wants it to be clear that his group’s song “Burn Hollywood Burn” was created for a different purpose. “Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song extracted from the Watts rebellion, coined by the magnificent Montague in 1965 against inequality […]

Rolling Stone has compiled its picks for the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century, and Beyoncé‘s Lemonade reigns supreme. The album’s praised for having the best “storytelling, revelation, and cultural resonance” in comparison to her other projects, as well as Bey’s vulnerability.  “Lemonade has always been … more than just an album,” the mag writes. “It’s […]

Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images De La Soul has announced some of their 2025 plans, including making Clear Lake Auditorium accessible to fans. On March 7 the group will release the EP on digital platforms, limited-edition CD and vinyl in a sea green gel sleeve. Previously pressed and sent to select DJs for promotional purposes, Clear Lake Auditorium, featuring A Tribe […]

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Snoop Dogg‘s love for football continues to manifest in his latest gig: host of the 2025 NFL Honors. He’ll be hosting the award show on Feb. 6 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, helping to present awards and honors, including AP Defensive Player of the Year, AP MVP and the […]

Photo by Phillip Faraone/WireImage If Normani could collaborate with anyone in music, she says it would be Janet Jackson. “I feel like our tones would complement each other’s very well,” she says to Galore, crediting her mother for her love of Janet. “One of the greatest inspirations and representation for me has always been my […]

Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post via Getty Images SZA is bringing her talents to Sesame Street, which will soon premieres its 55th season. The upcoming season will focus on teaching lessons about emotional well-being, including how to cope with and comprehend big feelings. SZA will specifically contribute an alt-R&B-pop track about gratitude, […]

Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Mac Miller’s estate has released the lead single to his upcoming album Balloonerism, a song titled “5 Dollar Pony Rides.” The track finds Mac attempting to offer comfort and emotional support to a partner, a woman who is apparently going through some things. “Let me give you what you want, […]

Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for GQ Jhené Aiko lost her home as a result of the wildfires in Los Angeles. She announced the news while sharing her prayers for the city and those affected by the fires. “Praying for everyone this morning,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Thursday. “Those who lost their home. those who lost their […]

Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage Lil Baby just released WHAM and its deluxe, but he has more music on the way, including a mixtape with Future that Young Thug wants to be a part of. “WHAM album, Dominique album, Can’t Be F****ed With tape — a compilation remember I was telling you I got that coming,” he responded when asked by Spotify’s Rap […]

Photo by Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images The trailer has arrived for a documentary chronicling The Fall of Diddy. Set to premiere on Investigation Discovery, the doc will delve into the many allegations of assault, abuse and violence made against Sean “Diddy” Combs throughout his life using never-before-seen video, archival footage, and over […]

Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage SZA has teamed with Kendrick Lamar on a few singles and an upcoming tour, but would she consider a joint album? The singer tells Sherri Shepherd her answer is yes. “I would love that,” SZA said on Sherri’s show when asked if she’d ever collaborate with K. Dot on a full-length project. “I think […]

Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage The civil lawsuit that accused Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting a then-13-year-old girl should be dismissed and the lawyer who filed it should be sanctioned, Jay-Z’s attorney argued Wednesday in a new court filing that cites “glaring red flags” in the plaintiff’s account. “While the allegations stated in the complaint in […]

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Tyler, The Creator has been tapped as one of the headliners for the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, taking place June 12 to June 15 in Manchester, Tennessee. He’s set to take the stage on Friday, June 13, following performances by Leon Thomas and Bossman Dlow. Nelly, GloRilla and Tyla are also part of […]

Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Kirk Franklin‘s contribution to gospel music will be celebrated at the 2025 Recording Academy Honors. He’ll be presented with the Black Music Icon Award, given to those who have “profoundly shaped the industry” and inspired “countless people.” “Kirk has not only revolutionized gospel music but has also bridged the gap between […]

Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage Fans of Nelly and Ashanti‘s love story will get more insight into their life together in a new docuseries. Deadline reports the two have been filming a series that will make its way onto Peacock. Critical Content, responsible for MTV’s Catfish, will be behind the show. Nelly and Ashanti first dated between 2003 and […]

It took nearly 30 years after the fact to arrest the only man ever charged with the murder of famed rapper Tupac Shakur — and that alleged killer’s lawyer now says that delay is exactly one of the reasons those charges should be dismissed. In a motion filed Monday in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis […]

Scott Kirkland The nominations for the 56th NAACP Image Awards are in, and Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer and GloRilla made the cut, dominating in their respective categories. Edebiri is leading the television and streaming categories with four nods, three of which are for her role in The Bear. She ties with Palmer, whose nominations are for her […]

Chance the Rapper has teased a song with “Wraith” collaborator Vic Mensa, in which they discuss sexual assault, police brutality and other crises affecting the country. It’s not clear what the track is called or when it will come out. T-Pain, TLC and Public Enemy will have sets at Boston Calling, taking place in May 2025. T-Pain […]

Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Naomi Osaka and Cordae have called it quits after six years together. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” she announced in her Instagram Story Monday. “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly really glad […]

Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for LACMA Tina Knowles turned 71 on Saturday, and she’s thankful for all the birthday love she’s received. “I am so thankful To God today for so many things ! My family ! My friends , my health and my life!!!! I plan to have a Happy Birthday today Pray, Dance […]

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images With what appears to be an active presence on social media, 50 Cent got wind of a viral video criticizing his Las Vegas residency, which he addressed at a recent residency show. “You was supposed to say 50 you keep doing this s***,” he said as he raised his hand up and down, […]

Top Dawg Entertainment SZA‘s breaking records with her album SOS, which dominated the Billboard 200 for a 12th nonconsecutive week. The 2022 original and its recently released deluxe, Lana, earned 130,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 2, according to Luminate, becoming the first R&B album/hip-hop album by a woman to spend […]

The date for Mary J. Blige‘s Lifetime film has been announced. Based on her song “Family Affair,” Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair will premiere on Jan. 25. Cardi B says she’s briefly putting aside dating to tackle some of her goals. “This January is a very crucial month for me. I’m gonna put a little pause on my dating […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Drake‘s claim that he’s “loaded” with new music seems to be true. After sharing that news during his Drizzmas Giveaway livestream, a freestyle made its way onto the internet via producer Conductor Williams‘ YouTube. Released as part of Williams’ Signature Blend series, the “Fighting Irish” clip found Drake rapping through […]

Photo by Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic With a new album, Finally Over It, on the way, Summer Walker will also soon be heading on tour. She confirmed the news on the latest episode of Over It Radio, where she sought advice from Ciara about how to tour with children. “This will probably be my first tour that I […]

If you were wondering who SZA‘s favorite artist is, it’s her TDE label mate Doechii. She told the world on social platform X Thursday, also praising Doechii’s new music video for “Denial is a River.” “Yea, Doechii is my favorite artist [right now], hands down. F*** the genre.” She then retweeted Doechii’s announcement of her new […]

Courtesy of Peacock The trailer for Peacock’s Diddy documentary, a 90-minute special chronicling his early days, rise to fame and recent sexual assault allegations, has been released.  Diddy: The Rise of a Bad Boy will feature exclusive footage of Diddy in his home, the studio and at clubs, as well as the first interview from Al B. Sure, […]

Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol Records Doechii is starting the year off with the promised visual for her song “Denial is a River.” Directed by Carlos Acosta and James Mackel, the video sees Doechii star in an autobiographical sitcom, referencing classic TV series as she looks back on the last few years of her life. As teased in […]

Disney/Eric McCandless 2025 kicked off with various celebrations in honor of a fresh start, including club appearances and house gatherings. Here’s how Rihanna, Cardi B and other artists in the culture celebrated the new year. — Rihanna appeared to be cozy, sharing a video of her counting down to 2025 and its ball drop. “Happy […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Zatima is back with two episodes Thursday, following the season’s return on Dec. 26. The spinoff follows the ups and downs of couple Fatima and Zac, played by Crystal Renee Hayslett and Devale Ellis, who pulls from a few real-life experiences to tap into his character. “My mom is like freaking […]

Top Dawg Entertainment SZA has the #1 track on Billboard‘s Hot R&B songs chart, thanks to the Kendrick Lamar-assisted “30 for 30.” The song topped the chart dated Jan. 4, garnering 17.5 million U.S. streams, 2,000 downloads and reaching an airplay audience of 385,000 in the tracking week of Dec. 20-26, per Luminate. It’s now K. Dot’s […]

Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for ABA The Weeknd‘s recent social media posts and billboards seen in major cities across the world all seem to suggest one thing: the end of an era is on the horizon. Fans have posted photos of billboards that read “The End Is Near” in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Paris, London […]

Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Mario has had quite the 2024, as he released his first album in six years, Glad You Came; starred in and produced the BET+ film Style Me for Christmas; and came in second place on The Masked Singer, where he was revealed to be the Wasp. With 2025 just days away, […]

2024 is nearing its end, but like every other year, it’s brought some memorable and now-viral moments to the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. Here’s a recap of some of the events/announcements that defined the culture this year: — Halle Bailey surprised the world with the announcement that she was a mother. She and now-ex-boyfriend DDG […]

Photo by Dana Jacobs/Getty Images Variety has released a list of its picks for the 50 best songs of 2024, and a few hip-hop and R&B stars secured a spot. Kendrick Lamar made the cut with “Not Like Us,” while his former TDE label mate Doechii was praised for striking “a balance between humor and darkness” on her song “Denial Like […]

Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images With 2024 wrapping up on Tuesday night, Chlöe reveals the release of her sophomore album, Trouble in Paradise, was one of her many highlights of the year. She tells People she also enjoyed traveling around the world and watching her sister Halle‘s motherhood journey. “Those are my happiest moments of this […]

Top Dawg Entertainment SZA’s SOS album is back on top of the Billboard 200, and it’s all thanks to the release of its deluxe edition, Lana.  On the chart dated Jan. 4, SOS landed at #1, a jump from its previous position at #15. It earned 178,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Dec. […]

Usher‘s been the talk of the town for years, with a career resurgence that seemed to kick off after he started a Las Vegas residency in 2021. Clips of the show constantly showed up on social media, making way for a year in which all eyes were on the singer. Here’s a recap of some of Usher’s most […]

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Drake‘s Drizzmas Giveaway with streamer Adin Ross went down on Thursday, and as expected, he announced the night’s lucky winners. Among the winners were a Chicago firefighter, who received $25,000 and a car, as well as a mother in med school, who he gifted $250,000. Drake also gave away trips to see […]

A woman who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of raping her after an awards show in 2000 when she was 13 can remain anonymous as her lawsuit proceeds, a federal judge has ruled. The woman’s lawsuit was initially filed in October — one of a number of anonymous civil complaints filed by Texas […]

Courtesy of Apple TV Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Shrinking is now over, after airing its finale on Wednesday. The season saw the addition of Damon Wayans Jr. to the cast as Derrick, a friend of Ted McGinley‘s Derek and the new love interest of Gaby, played by Jessica Williams. Every character was Team Derrick, obsessed with his looks and often calling […]

Usher‘s been the talk of the town for years, with a career resurgence that seemed to kick off after he started a Las Vegas residency in 2021. Clips of the show constantly showed up on social media, making way for a year in which all eyes were on the singer. Here’s a recap of some of Usher’s most […]

David LaChapelle While many received presents from family and loved ones on Wednesday, some got Christmas gifts in the form of new releases from musical artists. Ice Spice dropped the deluxe edition of her debut album Y2K, which was released back in July. Y2K!: I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) includes five new songs, one of which is “Hannah Montana” featuring […]

Courtesy of Apple TV Damon Wayans Jr. concurrently starred on CBS’ Poppa’s House and Apple TV’s Shrinking, which wrapped its second season Wednesday. Though the former’s a show where he works with his actual family, he says the cast of Shrinking provided a similar feeling. “I will say that my first day on set of Shrinking […]

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Drake is “saving Santa the trip” as he’s taking over Christmas. In a post shared to Instagram, he announced he’s hosting the Drizzmas Giveaway on Kick, a subsidiary of Stake, with whom he has a partnership. With $250,000 cash, luxury cars, rent money, a dream vacation, tour tickets and more up […]

Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images Kendrick Lamar is ending 2024 on top of Billboard‘s Greatest Pop Star of the Year list. The publication’s Andrew Unterberge stated this year was the year K. Dot let “people know just what he’s capable of” on his song “Not Like Us,” as well as through other “new releases or revelations […]

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Holidays are a little different for Kash Doll now that she’s a mother of two. She’ll be taking a break from her tour and work to eat and celebrate the season, with a renewed excitement thanks to her daughter, Klarity, and son, Kashton. “When you have kids, it make[s] holidays fun again, […]

Marni Grossman/Netflix There are a lot of films related to Christmas and the holidays, including Netflix’s Meet Me Next Christmas. Released earlier this year, the film, starring Christina Milian, Devale Ellis and Pentatonix, follows Layla’s pursuit to reunite with a man she’d met a year prior. Their deal was to attend the Pentatonix Christmas concert if […]

Legacy/Columbia Talk about a down-to-the-wire Christmas present: Mariah Carey has unwrapped a brand-new Billboard Hot 100 record. Her song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is spending another week at #1 on the Hot 100, bringing its collective run on top of that tally to 17 weeks. That’s longer than Mariah’s previous longest-running #1 hit, “One Sweet Day,” her […]

Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Denzel Washington‘s next phase of life includes sharing the word of God as a minister. Days before his 70th birthday, the actor rededicated his life to God on Saturday, getting baptized at Harlem’s Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ. He also received a minister license […]

Courtesy of Apple TV Season 2 of Apple TV’s Shrinking is coming to an end, with its finale dropping on Christmas Day. The season saw the addition of Damon Wayans Jr. as Derrick, a friend of Ted McGinley‘s Derek and the new love interest of Gaby, played by Jessica Williams. But Damon admits he knew nothing about the […]

Courtesy of BET+ Christmas is Wednesday, and among the many holiday films available to watch is Style Me for Christmas, streaming on BET+. Mario stars in the movie as Tedee Maxwell, an R&B heartthrob who offers a styling opportunity to Raven Goodwin‘s Tiffany Ford, a woman struggling to prevent eviction and keep her late mother’s boutique afloat. The […]

Usher‘s Past Present Future tour has officially come to an end…at least in North America. His final show was on Thursday in Miami’s Kaseya Center, where he brought out special guests Uncle Luke, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Khaled and JT Money. The North American trek sold over 800,000 tickets for 62 sold-out shows, with a lineup of surprise guest including SWV, Keyshia […]

Disney/Randy Holmes A Doechii and Issa Rae collab might not have been on our bingo cards for 2024, but it’s here. Doechii performed her song “Denial Is a River” for Genius’ Open Mic series, and she tapped Issa to help her with the conversation that’s part of the song.  “I had this crazy idea while listening to Doechii’s […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images The Recording Academy has announced the honorees receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony in February, naming the late Frankie Beverly, gospel vocalist and radio host Dr. Bobby Jones, blues musician Taj Mahal, Prince and hip-hop’s Roxanne Shante among the 2025 group. They’ll be receiving the […]

Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage SZA‘s Lana album has not yet dropped, but she’s released a new music video to hold fans over. The visual for “Drive” appears to be a full clip of the teaser with Ben Stiller that she previously released.  Much like the trailer, Ben is seen singing the lyrics to the song as he drives […]

NBCUniversal Questlove is adding to his list of documentaries, now taking on one that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. He directed Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music alongside Emmy Award winner Oz Rodriguez. The three-hour special will feature never-before-heard stories about the performances, sketches and cameos on SNL from the […]

Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images Alicia Keys‘ influence and reach go beyond music into film, beauty and even some philanthropy, which is why she’s been named the recipient of the Black Music Collective’s Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. She’ll receive the honor at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, taking place Jan. 30 in Los Angeles. […]

SZA‘s bug-like mask on her Hot Ones episode this year was seemingly a tease of her upcoming album, Lana. She shared on Wednesday the cover art of the project: a full-body photo of her in the woods wearing the bug prosthetic, as well as a mustard yellow jacket and matching cargo pants. Lana, out Friday, […]

Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Rae Sremmurd and other musicians are accused of using the money they received from a pandemic payout on themselves, parties and other unrelated expenses. A detailed report from The Business Insider alleges they applied for grants through the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant government program, intended to assist financially struggling, independent […]

EZMNY Records and Motown. Leon Thomas has topped Billboard‘s year-end chart for the 10 Best R&B albums of the year with his album Mutt. Staff writer K.D. praised the way the album “strings together old-school balladry (‘Answer Your Phone’), delectable bites of contemporary R&B (‘Yes It Is’), and guitar-shredding rock (‘Dancing With Demons’) that truly […]

Soon joining Megan Thee Stallion‘s Megan and Megan: Act II albums is the third iteration of the series, Megan Act III. Meg retweeted a post highlighting all her accomplishments in 2024 and captioned it, “Real Hot Girl S***. ACT 3 2025 … be ready hotties.” An old, unreleased song by Kendrick Lamar is now available for fans […]

Photo Courtesy of Disney Aaron Pierre is opening up about honoring James Earl Jones as the latest actor to voice Mufasa in the forthcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King. Pierre told Good Morning America Wednesday it’s “truly surreal” to be continuing the story in the film, a prequel and sequel to the 2019 live-action remake of […]

Photo by Olivia Wong/WireImage Pharrell Williams has added another title to his resume: goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship for UNESCO, a Paris-based U.N. cultural agency that works toward protecting Indigenous cultures, raising awareness about genocide prevention and more. As The Associated Press reports, he’s been tapped to be a mentor for young creators, with a focus on […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Following the controversy around Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime gig, Lil Wayne reveals he’s spoken to K. Dot and wished him well on his performance. He shared the news while discussing the GNX cut “wacced out murals,” on which Kendrick responds to Wayne’s disappointment over not being chosen to perform at […]

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images John Legend has been tapped as a headliner for Global Citizen’s 2025 Move Afrika tour. The trek will begin Feb. 21, with Move Afrika: Kigali taking place at BK Arena in Rwanda. He’ll then make his way to Nigeria Feb. 25 for a stop at the Palms in Lagos. “I’m honored and excited […]

Epic Records André 3000 brought his flute to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night, where he performed his song “BuyPoloDisorder’s Daughter Wears A 3000® Shirt Embroidered.” He also talked about his 2023 album, New Blue Sun. Speaking to Jimmy Fallon, he explained that his album’s intro track, “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album […]

Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage SZA‘s long-awaited, highly anticipated album Lana now has a release date. A video shared to social media notes the project will come out on Friday. Ben Stiller makes a cameo in the clip, lip-synching a song believed to be “Drive” as he drives his car in the rain. SZA thanked Stiller in the […]

Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have been hustling since they worked on Snoop’s 1994 album, Doggystyle, but they’ve teamed up for their latest album, Missionary. In an interview with Complex, they chalked the release up to timing and the desire to bring Dre’s unique sound back into music. “We always fill the […]

Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images Chris Brown hosted his Breezy Bowl in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday and Sunday, performing sold-out shows at the FNB stadium, which drew more than 90,000 attendees each night. He took the stage with 18 dancers for songs including “Sensational” featuring Davido, “Yo (Excuse Me Miss),” “Residuals,” “Under The Influence” and “Run It!” […]

Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Will Smith is not getting jiggy with the memes connecting him to Diddy‘s freak-offs. During a performance in San Diego Friday, he took some time in his set to clarify he’s never participated or witnessed the alleged sex trafficking that was involved in the alleged drug-fueled orgies. […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Drake donated $10,000 toward the prize money for a contest looking for his doppelgänger. The Casuals Cakery bakery in Toronto hosted the event on Saturday. It shared a screenshot capturing the moment Drake offered up the prize money. “I’m adding 10 bands to the look alike contest. As the main prize,” he […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Doechii is an animated rapper who makes use of dynamics, different flows and sound changes in her music, and she explains why in a conversation with Brittany Howard for Rolling Stone‘s latest Musicians on Musicians series. “There’s so many different emotions that I feel like you don’t have to emote in one […]

ABC/John Argueta 2024, naming Tyla as #1. She jumps up from being #14 last year, thanks to her hit single “Water” and its 51-week run on the weekly U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, as well as her self-titled album having 10 of 14 songs reach the chart. “Water” is the #1 track on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs year-end […]

LL COOL J, Inc. LL COOL J is still celebrating his comeback album, The FORCE, hence the release of his limited-edition skate decks and triptychs. A partnership with THE SKATEROOM, the exclusive line brings together graphics inspired by The FORCE‘s artwork and the artistry of skateboarding culture, according to a release. There are only 200 solo decks […]

DMX was a man of God, a side of him displayed in his second posthumous project, Let Us Pray: Chapter X. Produced by gospel’s own Warryn Campbell, it features eight tracks: four songs of DMX’s prayers on Warryn’s beats and their respective instrumentals. Killer Mike, MaryMary, Lecrae, Snoop Dogg, Terrace Martin, Lena Bird-Myles and RoyzNoyzOrchestra appear on the […]

Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records The wait is over: The highly anticipated Dr. Dre-produced Snoop Dogg album, Missionary, is officially out. Featuring Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, BJ the Chicago Kid and singles “Outta Da Blue” with Anus, the Sting-assisted “Another Part of Me” and “Gorgeous” with Jhené Aiko, the album marks Snoop and Dre’s first collaborative album […]

New Citizen/Epic Records Mario is back with a new album, Glad You Came, an invitation to a new era in his life and a journey of confidence, flirtation, love, intimacy and vulnerability.  The project pays homage to the music Mario loves, starting with a jazz and R&B fusion and turning into more contemporary songs along the […]

The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music 1 Jennifer Hudson‘s status as an EGOT winner is far more than she’d set out to achieve. Speaking to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, she reveals she had only dreamed of one day winning a Grammy. “I’m grateful for everything I’ve been blessed to achieve, but sometimes people dream of […]

Loma Vista Recordings Common‘s stance has changed since rapping, “Whether Grammy or Oscar, I keep the same posture” on “This Man,” a song off his collab album with Pete Rock, The Auditorium Vol. 1. After receiving a Grammy nod for the album and “When The Sun Shines Again” featuring Posdnuos of De La Soul, Common […]

Photo by Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images Snoop Dogg has secured yet another gig. Variety reports he’s the star and co-producer of The Last Man, an original sci-fi movie penned by Luc Besson, who wrote The Fifth Element with Bruce Willis, Lucy starring Scarlett Johansson and more. The plot of the film has not been disclosed, but the movie […]

Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Beyoncé‘s BeyGOOD Foundation has donated $100,000 to the University of Houston Law Center’s Criminal Justice Clinic. The money will pay for a full-time faculty member and director, according to a release, making way for increased enrollment and expanded services, including better community outreach efforts that are intended to help and teach […]

Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Questlove‘s documentary about funk legend Sly Stone will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. “It’s time good people. It’s official,” Questlove said when announcing the news about Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) on Instagram. “The film explores the life, music, and cultural impact of Sly Stone, shedding light […]

Victoria Monét has released a holiday edition of her album Jaguar. A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements features orchestral versions of her album cuts, which intertwine some holiday classics. Songs like “Smoke” and “Hollywood,” for example, are blended with Christmas staples “Let It Snow” and “Carol of the Bells.” “I hope this fills you and your family with […]

ABFF/Nice Crowd Keke Palmer and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor have been named among the honorees for the seventh American Black Film Festival Honors, which recognizes excellence in film and television. Keke will be honored for being a “trendsetting content creator” with “outstanding work and commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the motion picture and television industry, through […]

Dana Jacobs/Getty Images Tinashe’s Quantum Baby era is not yet over. She continues its rollout with her brand new music video for her single “Cross That Line.” Directed by Jonah Haber, the video is a continuation of the Quantum Baby concept of perception and storyline, picking up where “No Broke Boys” left off. The clip […]

Dario Griffin/USC Raphael Saadiq is taking his musical talent to USC Thornton School of Music, where he’ll serve as the inaugural member of the Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. The role requires him to mentor students through spring 2025, providing them with his expertise along the way. He’ll specifically work with seniors in the Pop Performance […]

Paras Griffin / GETTY Images  Usher and his New Look nonprofit have teamed with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to launch the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab and a new signature program called the Entertainment Industry Club. The Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab is intended to provide hands-on experiences in music production, photography and more to members of the […]

Getting Out Our Dreams, Inc./Def Jam Recordings Teyana Taylor dusted off some old songs in celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album, VII. Gifted on her 34th birthday, the video features her and backup singers performing songs from the project in plaid pajamas, from the comfort of what appears to be her living room. […]

Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images It seems we’re getting closer to receiving SZA‘s highly anticipated Lana album. Taking to her socials, the singer shared a trailer for the project Monday, which marked the two-year anniversary of SOS‘ release. Soundtracked by an untitled song that samples The Isley Brothers‘ “Voyage to Atlantis,” the clip finds SZA walking through […]

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV Three eras of Summer Walker unite in the promo of her newly announced radio show on Apple Music. Shared to her Instagram, the clip features three versions of the singer respectively representing the phase she was in during each one of her three albums: debut album Over It, Still […]

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images Blue Ivy Carter stepped out for the world premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King in Los Angeles on Monday night, attending the event with her parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Blue Ivy voices the young lion cub Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter, in the new Disney film, a prequel to 2019’s The Lion King. The prequel is set […]

Jamie Foxx opened up about the mysterious health scare he experienced last year in his new stand-up comedy special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…. The Oscar-winning actor was hospitalized last year while filming his new movie Back in Action, with his eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, saying at the time he had “experienced a medical complication” but […]

Normani has musically reunited with Khalid for their latest collab, “Personal,” a song she says was easy to work on, as she was teaming up with a close friend. “He’s my best friend. Not just in the industry, but just in general,” she tells Rolling Stone of Khalid. “Working alongside somebody at the very beginning of my […]

Live Nation If you want to know Where The Party At, you should probably ask Nelly. He’s announced a tour, seemingly named after the Jagged Edge song on which he’s featured, and he’s bringing along some special guests. Nelly will be joined by Ja Rule, Eve, St. Lunatics, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri, Chingy and additional guests, each of whom […]

Disney/Randy Holmes The Variety Hitmakers Brunch took place Saturday, honoring the artists and industry insiders behind the top 25 songs of 2024. Among them were Doechii, who received the Hip Hop Disruptor Award, and Quavo, who was named Humanitarian of the Year. While accepting her award, Doechii traced back to her start in rap music, in which she […]

Live Nation Mary J. Blige‘s For My Fans Tour has just gotten a little longer. The trek, featuring Ne-Yo and Mario, has been extended by nine dates. Mary’s added shows in Memphis, Tennessee; Columbia, South Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama; Austin, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Bernardino, California; Cleveland, Ohio; Hartford, Connecticut; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She’ll now be performing in […]

Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Ronald McDonald House Charities John Legend is spreading some holiday joy as part of his A Legendary Christmas Tour. Named after his 2018 Christmas album, the trek arrives at a time when John finally has some free time on his hands. “I’ve been wanting to do (another) Christmas show since […]

Smino dropped a “debaucherous” new album, Maybe in Nirvana, which was recorded before 2022’s Luv 4 Rent. “I was being indecisive about putting [it] out,” he told Billboard. “I felt like at the time it was just bad timing for it. But then when I went back and listened to it, I’m like, ‘This s*** is […]

Disney/Randy Holmes NPR released a new episode of Tiny Desk, and this time it was Doechii‘s time to shine. With the help of a full band, two background singers and some horns, she performed live renditions of songs from her Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape, including a jazz arrangement of “BOOM BAP,” “NISSAN ALTIMA” with a […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Davido has announced his new album will be coming out in 2025. He says the project titled 5ive will be dropping in March 2025 and is his “best album to date.” Before then, however, Davido will release his new single called “Funds,” featuring Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck and rising singer Chiké, which he says is […]

Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Is an A$AP Rocky and Rihanna collab in the works? Rocky says it is. Speaking to E! News, Rocky says the two have “something in the works” and fans have to just wait and see. “I think [we love working together so much as friends first and then partners] just because it’s easy, […]

RCA Records/Since ’93/Laura Marciano Tems has a new video out for her single “Get It Right” featuring Asake.  In the clip, she’s captured wearing a black latex bodycon dress and an all-white look, which even includes white/platinum blonde hair. She’s seen dancing in some of the scenes, with others showing Asake in the background. “Run […]

Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2024 A trailer for Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was has been released, giving fans a peak of what to expect from the Netflix special. The clip starts with a compilation of news clips and reports about Jamie Foxx‘s sudden hospitalization in 2023, before transitioning to the live show, in which he […]

Jason Kim  Keke Palmer has been grinding since she was 11, but not without some ups and downs. The star of December’s SELF cover, Keke opened up about some of her struggles, which at one point included handling fame. “I wouldn’t understand it at the time, but I think when I was younger, I did hold […]

ASCAP Foundation Usher and Jermaine Dupri are among the stars who have donated one-of-a-kind experiences to the ASCAP Foundation’s fourth annual Holiday Auction. Usher, who has been entertaining fans on his Past Present Future tour, has put up a package of two VIP concert tickets for the European leg of his trek, complete with a meet and greet […]

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images As Spotify users receive and post their Wrapped lists for 2024, the streaming service has shared the general results of this year’s most-streamed artists. Among them are The Weeknd, Drake, Travis Scott, Future and Metro Boomin. The Weeknd came in at #2 on the Most-Streamed Artists Globally list, with Drake securing the #4 […]

Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Will Smith is going far beyond West Philadelphia and Bel-Air for his first-ever concert in France. He’s set to perform at the Positiv Festival on July 31, 2025, taking the stage with a set of hits, including “Miami,” “Men in Black” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.” The festival […]

NBCUniversal The Peacock series Bel-Air will soon be coming to an end. The network’s announced the show will be returning for a fourth and final season. The show, a modern-day reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, premiered in 2022, after executive producer Morgan Cooper‘s spec trailer went viral. Since then, fans have witnessed Will’s journey from West Philadelphia […]

Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images After weeks of rolling out its Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list, Billboard has revealed that Beyoncé is in the #1 spot.  The publication recognized her charting records as both a member of Destiny’s Child and a solo artist, noting she scored her first number ones on the Hot 100 with the group’s “Bills, […]

2024 LoveLinc Music Inc. Melanie Fiona has dropped a music video for her single “I Choose You.” It features her singing the song at a basement party, in tune with the vibe of the R&B reggae track. Released in late October, “I Choose You” is reflective of Melanie’s life and one of the lessons she’s learned […]

Nice Life Recording Company Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” continues to make its way onto year-end charts, landing at #2 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 100 best songs of 2024. The mag recognized its popularity, calling it the winner of all the diss tracks he’d released against Drake within the year. It’s “the sharpest, funniest Lamar single […]

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images When Jennifer Hudson was creating and putting together her new Christmas album, she received musical help from someone special — her son.  She spoke to People about how 15-year-old David Otunga Jr., whom she shares with her former partner retired WWE wrestler David Otunga, enjoys the holidays so much that he offered useful tips […]

Matt Jelonek/Getty Images French Montana is expressing his gratitude for becoming the cover star of the latest Forbes Morocco issue.  “ALHAMDULILLAH !” he wrote on X, which translates to “thanks be to God.”  The cover story — A Story of Sacrifice, Resilience, and Global Stardom — highlights the rapper’s new documentary, For Khadija, a tribute to and celebration of the sacrifice his […]

Michael Kovac/Getty Images for LACMA A$AP Rocky will soon add to his repertoire of accolades and honors, as he is set to receive the Cultural Innovator Award on behalf of the British Fashion Council at the Fashion Awards 2024 on Monday night.  The fundraiser, which supports Britain’s fashion talent pipeline, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in […]

Parkwood Entertainment Rolling Stone has released its list of the top 100 albums of 2024, naming Beyoncé, Tems, Latto and an array of artists across the different music genres.  Beyoncé earned a top-five spot, coming in at number 2 for her first-ever country project, Cowboy Carter. “A college dissertation of an album: richly researched and meticulously constructed” is how Rolling Stone describes the […]

Simon Chasalow It’s been 10 years since J. Cole released his Grammy-nominated third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, so in celebration of the milestone, the rapper is putting on a special anniversary concert.  The one-night-only show, produced by Live Nation, is set to take place at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Dec. 16. Ticket presale kicks […]

Dave Free Not even two weeks after the release of his surprise rap album, GNX, Kendrick Lamar can once again call himself number one.  The 12-track collection, which includes two appearances from Grammy-winning singer SZA, debuted in the top spot on Billboard‘s 200 chart after earning 319,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. It marks the Compton rapper’s fifth consecutive number-one project.  Kendrick previously led the Billboard 200 […]

Kayla Oaddams/WireImage Eddie Murphy‘s son Eric Murphy got down on one knee to propose to Martin Lawrence‘s daughter Jasmin Lawrence, setting up the Hollywood comedy legends to become in-laws. The couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post on Saturday, including a video showing the elegant proposal in a candle-lit room full of flower petals. “11.27.2024 We’re engaged!! God truly […]

One week after suffering a medical emergency during a sermon, Bishop T.D. Jakes offered an update on his health in a video message to church members. In the message to members of the megachurch Potter’s House of Dallas, Jakes revealed he underwent emergency surgery after the incident, and asked congregants to “praise God that we’re not planning […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Kerry Washington‘s time has come to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She’ll be receiving the honor Monday after nearly 25 years of acting. Kerry has acted in several films and television shows, but her breakthrough role came in 2012 when she took on the role of Olivia Pope in ABC’s […]

ABC MTV Unplugged is making a comeback for a special episode featuring LL COOL J. Premiering Dec. 5, MTV UNPLUGGED PRESENTS: LL COOL J FROM THE ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL will feature performances from the rapper’s 2022 set at his Rock The Bells Festival, which includes live versions of songs “Going Back to Cali,” “Mama Said Knock […]

Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage While the Grammy Awards have lost their significance to some, Muni Long still considers the awards stamps of approval. Speaking to Uproxx about her recent nominations for Revenge and its songs “Made For Me,” “Make Me Forget” and “Ruined Me,” she says “it’s definitely great” and “dope” to have peers in the […]

ALLEL/Artclub/Def Jam Recordings/UMe Jhené Aiko has compiled some of her signature staples into a new album titled The Magic Hour Collection. It features 25 songs, including Platinum and multi-Platinum hits “The Worst,” “Sativa” feat. Swae Lee, “While We’re Young,” “None Of Your Concern” feat. Big Sean, “Stay Ready (What a Life)” feat. Kendrick Lamar and “B.S.” feat. H.E.R., as well as her latest single, “guidance,” now nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy. […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Khalid came out as gay over the weekend after being outed by an ex, who also claimed the singer uses drugs and hires sex workers. He denied the allegations Monday when he took to Instagram Live. “I just wanted to come on and address some things so we can leave it in the past,” Khalid […]

Prince Williams/Wireimage The Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud continues. In a New York court filing, Drake claims Universal Music Group and Spotify conspired to “artificially inflate” the spread of Kendrick’s diss track “Not Like Us” and “deceive consumers into believing the song was more popular than it was in reality.” Drake’s Frozen Moments, LLC said UMG and […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC Drake‘s feuds and fragile opponents were apparent on xQc‘s livestream Sunday, where he reacted to songs from The Weeknd and Steve Lacy after letting fans know he’s “fully intact” amid the Kendrick Lamar beef. When The Weeknd’s “Star Boy” came on, he suggested they switch the song. “We only play real […]

Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage There’s a little over a month until 2024 comes to an end, and in that time, we should expect a SZA album. At least that’s what she claimed when speaking to Kai Cenat. She and Lizzo appeared on Kai’s 30-day Mafiathon 2 livestream over the weekend, and when asked about the follow-up to […]

Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer are bringing more love and laughter to the city of Las Vegas. They’ve expanded their Love & Laughter residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and will now hit that stage for six dates in 2025. They’re […]

Will Drake hold his title for most wins at the Billboard Music Awards? Guess we’ll see at this year’s show. Drake currently has 39 awards, as does Taylor Swift. He’s nominated in eight categories, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist, versus Taylor’s whopping 16 nods. He’s also up for Top Rap Artist and Top […]

Kyyba Films/Anchored Lens Productions Jeezy stars in and executive produces an upcoming urban drama, Trap City. He takes on the role of Reverend Lylee, opposite Brandon T. Jackson‘s Deshawn, portraying a struggling rapper who makes money as a drop man for a drug kingpin. His song goes viral hours before he gets arrested, which ironically makes […]

Miguel is back with “Always Time,” an “intimate portrait of heartbreak and introspection,” a press release says. “This may be the most difficult song I’ve ever had to write – for all of the life lessons and experiences that live between each line,” says Miguel. “I’m grateful for the closure it has given me and know it’s […]

ABC/Randy Holmes AT&T has unveiled the lineup for Playoff List Live!, the concert series accompanying the College Football Playoff, and among those taking the stage are Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Muni Long. Wayne and Glo were tapped to perform on the first night of the event, Jan. 18, alongside Camila Cabello. Muni’s on the bill for […]

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Pharrell is gearing for the 2025 release of a film he’s co-producing titled Golden. Directed by Michel Gondry, it’s a coming-of-age story starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Halle Bailey that is set in his native Virginia. But it’s not to be confused with his recent Lego-animated biopic. “Piece By Piece is about my life, whereas Golden […]

Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images It may not be the Super Bowl, but Ne-Yo‘s getting “Closer.” The singer’s been tapped to headline the halftime show at the Big 12 football championship game on Dec. 7. He’ll perform songs from his catalog, including “So Sick,” “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” with some help from the marching bands of the […]

Warner Bros./Mitchell Haddad On Thursday’s installment of The Jennifer Hudson show, Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance talked about his anticipation of receiving one of the biggest honors in showbiz, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Vance is following in the Walk of Fame footsteps of his award-winning wife, Angela Bassett.  “Angela got hers […]

Another Millennium Tour is on the way. Omarion and Bow Wow will return as headliners, adding Trey Songz as a main act this go-round. They’ll be joined by Ying Yang Twins, Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V, Pleasure P and newcomers Plies, Boosie and Nivea. The tour kicks off March 7 in Louisville, Kentucky, with tickets going on […]

Marvel Studios While at Disney’s APAC Content Showcase Wednesday at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Anthony Mackie shed a little light on his upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, Captain America: Brave New World.  The movie, which debuts in theaters Feb. 14, will be Mackie’s first after his character Sam Wilson took on the mantle of Captain America in […]

Goldenvoice Travis Scott‘s time to be the “Highest in the Room” — or rather the highest in the desert — has finally come. The lineup for Coachella was released Wednesday, and he was named one of the headliners of the two-weekend-long festival. He’s expected to design the desert, bringing his immersive and experiential world to fans […]

RCA Records/Since ’93/Loris Russier Tems has released the music video for “Turn Me Up.” The video was shot by Loris Russier in Jamaica, aligning with the song’s Caribbean, Afropop sound. It finds her singing in the passenger seat of a car and showcasing her dance skills in various backgrounds, with a group of men surrounding her […]

Disney/Stewart Cook Viola Davis has been named the recipient of the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Wednesday. She’ll be recognized at the annual show for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. “Viola Davis is a luminary whose profound talent has continuously shifted the lens through which we see […]

Denzel Washington is one of the most famous people on the planet, but he shows a new side of himself in a first-person feature in Esquire. Denzel looks back at having “one foot” in the rough streets of Mount Vernon, New York, growing up, and tracks his life from then to today.  In his youth, Denzel explained, “I […]

Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCE Usher recently returned to Sin City for a different kind of residency. He has opened a skating rink residency titled Flipper’s World Roller Boogie Palace alongside friend Liberty Ross. “This is kind of a victory lap for Las Vegas,” he told PEOPLE at the spot’s grand opening, where he […]

ABC New Edition is not leaving Vegas anytime soon. The group has added six more dates to their residency at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas and will now be hitting the stage on Feb. 12, 14, 15, 19, 21 and 22. “We’re coming back, Las Vegas!” New Edition said in a statement. “2024 marked a milestone year for […]

Photo by Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are getting ready to walk down the aisle. They announced their engagement at the EBONY Power 100 Gala Sunday while discussing the upcoming holiday season. “We’re feeling great,” Good told PEOPLE while showing her ring off to the camera. Majors added, “It’s a season of joy.” Good said […]

NBCUniversal  For the last few weeks, K. Michelle‘s quest for love on season 2 of Queen’s Court has been playing out for fans to see. With three more episodes left to air on Bravo, she shares some of her do’s and don’ts in dating with ABC Audio. To get on K. Michelle’s radar, a man […]

Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images Jay-Z‘s Shawn Carter Foundation is lending its efforts to students at historically Black colleges and universities. It partnered with Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and Toyota North America for an educational financial initiative, Champions for Financial Legacy, which will provide HBCU students with the tools and resources to manage their […]

Kash Doll and Mary J. Blige aren’t the only ones who dropped music on Friday. Here’s some of the latest to hit the culture: In addition to gifting fans with love, Jennifer Hudson has blessed them with a new song. The Gift of Love bonus track “Let There Be Joy” is out now via Interscope Records. […]

William Sterling Mary J. Blige‘s 15th studio album is out, and it’s one in which she expresses gratitude for her fans.  Gratitude features fellow New York natives Fabolous, Jadakiss, Fat Joe and A$AP Ferg. “There are not enough words that can express my gratitude,” Mary wrote on Instagram Friday. In celebration of the album’s release, she released […]

Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images Boyz II Men are getting the biopic treatment, Variety reports. The group has teamed with production and financing companies Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave to develop a narrative feature film, which will feature songs from the group’s discography. A long-form documentary about their success in the ’90s, 2000s and today is also in the […]

Hulu Sterling K. Brown reunites with his This Is Us producer Dan Fogelman in the forthcoming Hulu political thriller Paradise. The streamer just dropped a suspenseful trailer for the project, which shows Brown as Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent who lands in the hot seat when his charge — President Cal Bradford — is found […]

Disney/Randy Holmes While in her hometown of Tampa, Florida, for her Alligator Bites Never Heal Tour, Doechii paid a visit to her alma mater, Howard W. Blake High School, where she received a warm welcome. She shared a bit of the moment in a video on social platform X, which captured the school’s cheerleaders and marching band […]

Universal Records Melanie Fiona may be promoting new music, but 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of a special time in her life: the release of her debut album, The Bridge. Reflecting on the project, Melanie says she most loved the process of discovering her voice and sound. “I really wanted to reflect a sound that […]

Skylar Simone is back with new music, releasing her new song, “WhatsInIt4Me.”  The song, which interpolates Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey‘s “I Know What You Want,” finds Skylar sharing her expectations of a man and letting him know he has a “lot to prove.” “Baby boy what’s in it for me?” she asks on the track, letting […]

Jeremih released the video for “Sick” featuring 4Batz, a track that finds both stars comparing their longing for their exes to feeling sick. Directed by CreatedbyBlu, the video captures Jeremih and 4Batz replaying memories of their past relationships. John Legend is featured on a track by Haitian DJ/producer Michaël Brun and leading Haitian artist Rutshelle Guillaume titled “Safe,” about building communities and coming […]

Tyler Perry‘s Sistas is back on BET, with a new episode airing Wednesday. The show is in its eighth season, enough time for fans to witness Zac’s evolution over the years. “I would describe Zac’s evolution as a coming-of-age story,” Devale Ellis tells ABC Audio of his character. “You know, he started off as a young […]

Tyler, The Creator is letting fans in on the process of creating his latest album, Chromakopia. In a new video titled Mask Is Off: Chromakopia, shot and edited by Lazaro Rodriguez, he’s seen working on the project in both his home and in the studio, playing instruments, producing, engineering, singing, rapping and more. Daniel Caesar, Sexyy Red, Thundercat, Teezo Touchdown and […]

Jerritt Clark Amazon Music and the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective are back with the fourth annual Your Future Is Now scholarship program, created to give students at historically Black colleges and universities a chance to explore the music industry. The program provides a $10,000 scholarship to five HBCU students and a $10,000 grant to two […]

T-Pain was celebrated in his hometown of Tallahassee over the weekend. A portion of Pasco Street was named T-Pain Lane in his honor, and he was presented with a key to the city. “He has had a tremendous impact on Tallahassee,” Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey said. “He’s had a tremendous impact on the kids of Tallahassee, […]

Courtesy RHOF The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its slate of nominees for induction in 2025, and among them are Eminem, Janet Jackson and N.W.A. aka Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella. They were all nominated in the performing songwriters category. Eminem’s in the running for writing hits including “Lose Yourself,” “Stan” and […]

‘Gladiator II’ – Paramount Pictures He’s one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, but two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington is thinking about retirement — and reveals he’ll be in one of Marvel’s biggest franchises before he calls it a career.  To Australia’s Today program, the star of the upcoming Gladiator II revealed Ryan Coogler is writing […]

Courtesy of Disney+ & The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Busta Rhymes was honored with the Global Icon Award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday. “Thirty-four years of professionally recording, this is the first time I’m getting an award from MTV,” he said during his speech. “And it feels f****** incredible, yo.” He […]