Fans in Brazil fail Beyoncé’s mute challenge thanks to her surprise appearance

ABC/Ida Mae Astute The roaring crowd that had just watched Beyoncé‘s Renaissance concert film in Brazil failed terribly at her viral mute challenge. That’s because Queen Bey herself surprised fans with an appearance at a post-screening Renaissance event after the Salvador, Bahia, premiere on Thursday, December 21. The audience was so shocked that they just couldn’t contain their excitement.  In fan-shared video circulating the…

Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures’ gets pushed back again

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Sad news for fans who continue to await the release of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s Vultures: The much-anticipated album has been pushed back again.  Reps for Ye tell Billboard it’ll arrive on January 12. The collaborative project was originally intended to drop on December 15; Billboard then announced a December 31 release date. As part of their promotional activities for Vultures, Ye…

Here’s why ‘American Fiction’ stars Jeffrey Wright & Sterling K. Brown joined the film

Claire Folger The new film American Fiction touches on an array of things — race in America, family drama, personal and professional satisfaction. Jeffrey Wright stars as an author who makes a morally compromising choice with his work, and also a man dealing with the declining health of his mother. The Critics Choice and Golden Globe-nominated film expands into…

21 Savage to host 5th annual holiday drive in Georgia Thursday

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella Rapper 21 Savage, and his Leading By Example non-profit, will host his fifth annual holiday drive in Georgia Thursday, December 21. At the event, hosted in partnership with the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA, 75 local Atlanta children and families will be treated to snacks, activities and of course, gifts, to help celebrate Christmas. This…

Robin Thede, Gabrielle Union and other Black stars rally behind Taraji P. Henson’s unfair pay conversation

Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Not long after video circulated of Taraji P. Henson breaking down in tears when citing unfair pay in response to an interview question about why she’d quit acting, a host of other Black entertainers say they understand her frustration.  Robin Thede shared a series of tweets, agreeing with Henson’s sentiment that the entertainment industry is rough for Black actors…

‘Barbie’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, ‘Oppenheimer’ among new potential Oscar nominees

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ – Marvel Studios On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced more potential Oscar nominees. Among them are hopefuls in the categories of Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. Nominations voting begins…

Serena Williams donates unused breast milk: “It felt amazing”

Allen Kee / ESPN Images Serena Williams says she’s proud of her most recent good deed of donating some of her unused breast milk.  The mom of two daughters, Olympia and Adira Ohanian, showed off her freezer full of breast milk, saying in a video that she’s “super excited” to help moms who may be in need.  “On a recent trip to NY…

Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla & more to spend ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square

dick clark productions The eclectic collection of artists who’ll be performing live in New York’s Times Square on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 have been revealed. Megan Thee Stallion and Tyla are among the lineup as well as hip-hop-turned-country star Jelly Roll and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter. They will all be performing at the iconic location on ABC, as Ryan Seacrest presides over…

Sexyy Red’s “SkeeYee” tops ’Rolling Stone’s Best Rap Songs of 2023 list

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Rolling Stone compiled its list of 15 best rap songs of the year, naming none other than Sexyy Red and her Billboard chart-topping track “SkeeYee” as #1.  The magazine recognized the song, which released on June 9 and is produced by Tay Keith, for it’s monthslong viral run, the track’s “nostalgic” production and Sexyy’s unapologetic rap style. “Enter…

Nicki Minaj says Pink Friday 2 deluxe is awaiting Rihanna’s vocals

Johnny Nunez/WireImage Nicki Minaj is ready to give fans the deluxe version of Pink Friday 2, only after Rihanna sends over her contribution to the album.  “The full gag city deluxe ain’t coming out until Queen Rih send her vocals,” Nicki wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing a video of Rihanna dancing to the album’s “FTCU.” On Wednesday, December 13, Nicki released…