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Keke Palmer, Jamie Foxx and Taraji P. Henson are early winners of the 56th NAACP Image Awards. They were announced as part of the pre-awards show Tuesday, during which the first round of winners in the nontelevised categories were revealed. Keke took the win for outstanding host in a reality/reality competition for NBC’s Password, while […]

Federal prosecutors “singled out” Sean “Diddy” Combs because he is Black, demonstrating “bad faith” and “racial animus” in handling his case, defense attorneys argued in a new court filing that sought to dismiss the prostitution charge the rap mogul faces. Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges […]

ABC/John Argueta Tyla‘s success may serve as inspiration for the younger generation, but coming up, Rihanna was the one who gave her hope of becoming a singer. “Coming from somewhere outside the States, I really looked up to her,” the South African singer tells British Vogue for their March cover story. “I used to think you’re […]

Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, taking place Saturday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. She’ll be receiving the Chairman’s Award, typically given to those who excel in public service, and use their platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change. “Vice President Kamala Harris […]

The Roots/Live Nation Urban The Roots have announced the artists performing for the Roots Picnic 2025, which they will be headlining alongside D’Angelo. Making this year’s lineup are GloRilla, Philly native Meek Mill, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Lenny Kravitz and Adam Blackstone featuring Jagged Edge. Jeezy will celebrate 20 years of his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, while Musiq Soulchild‘s set […]

Courtesy of Prime For three seasons, fans of Harlem have watched as Quinn, Camille, Angie and Tye navigated their careers and relationships. With the series now over, Meagan Good says she feels amazing about their arcs on the show. “I feel like these characters are so real and they’re so complex and they don’t fit into any […]

Disney/Randy Holmes Andra Day has secured another acting role, this time in Bradley Cooper‘s next film Is This Thing On? Variety reports she’ll be acting alongside Sean Hayes as well as Will Arnett and Laura Dern, who star as the main characters Alex and Tess. Is This Thing On? will follow their marriage as it “quietly unravels,” per […]

RITW/SLANG Recordings Will Smith has given fans a Valentine’s Day present that doubles as a preview of his upcoming album. “First Love” — with Spanish pop singer India Martinez singing in Spanish and guitar played by Polish guitarist Marcin — sees Will flex his skills over a Latin beat produced by OmArr, LastNght and Kyle Townsend. “This song is the […]

Offset has released a new single titled “Ten,” produced by London Jae. On it, he seemingly raps about parting ways with a woman who is aesthetically pleasing but generally bad for him. “I don’t need you, I got money/ I don’t miss you, I got money,” he says on the track.  Toosii has dropped his […]