Druski to host BET Awards 2026 (Credit: Erik Umphrey) The BET Awards are back for another year, this time with Druski as host. The comedian — who rose to fame through viral skits, comedy tours, and collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart, among others — is making history as the youngest host of the show at 31, surpassing the record Kevin set…
Mariah The Scientist performs during Young Thug & Friends: A Benefit Concert at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) The first round of programming has been announced for BET Experience 2026, the annual multiday celebration leading up to the BET Awards. The lineup includes BETX FanFest, taking…
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) Michael Jackson’s new biopic has topped the box office, and now his streaming numbers are off the wall. According to Billboard, the late King of Pop is headed for his biggest streaming week ever, thanks to the record-setting film. As per Luminate data submitted to…
Michael B. Jordan on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) If your kids can’t wait to hear Michael B. Jordan voice Ollie in the new movie Swapped, they can catch him chatting with Elmo in a new video from Sesame Street. Now available on Netflix and PBS Kids, the clip features Michael asking “Elmo B. Monster” a few questions…
Don Toliver performs onstage during the 9th Annual REVOLVE Festival at Cavallo Ranch on April 11, 2026, in Thermal, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for REVOLVE ) Don Toliver is offering special treatment to VIPs attending his Octane tour. He’s announced a preshow experience titled Don’s Garage that will appear in every city on the trek except…
Keke Palmer on episode of ‘American Idol’ (Disney/Eric McCandless) Keke Palmer wears many hats, but on Wednesday she’ll serve as both host and performer for Billboard Women in Music 2026. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, she said she’s looking forward to the night, where she’ll take the stage with “Text Message Unsent” from the…
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ (A&M Records) Janet Jackson’s landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814 is being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this Year, and she will be on hand for the occasion. Janet will make an appearance at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala in LA on May 8, where the album will…
Cover art for Tone Stith’s ‘Fly’ (Courtesy of MNRK Music Group) “I just wanna fly and soar like an eagle,” Tone Stith sings on his latest single, “Fly,” which has just become a chart-topper. The song is now #1 on both the Mediabase Urban/R&B and Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay charts. Tone tells ABC Audio what “flying” represents to…
Dave Chappelle appears onstage at the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Dave Chappelle is planning to make fans laugh at the Netflix Is a Joke Fest. He’ll perform at the Hollywood Palladium May 7…
Jay-Z looks on prior to the start of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on February 08, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Jay-Z has been writing raps for over a decade, starting with documenting them in a green notebook before eventually…