Yahya Abdul-Mateen II speaks onstage during the Marvel Television and Marvel Animation Panel at New York Comic Con at Javits Center in New York, NY on October 11, 2025. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Disney) Yahya Abdul-Matten II takes on the role of a former special forces mercenary named John Creasy in the new…
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) The Michael Jackson biopic Michael arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24, but there’s an opportunity to see the film before its wide release. Early access screenings of Michael will be held April 22, according to Lionsgate, allowing fans to watch the film in premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby.…
Yara Shahidi attends the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner at The Pool on September 11, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Yara Shahidi, Nyambi Nyambi and Larry Wilmore have joined the cast of director Kay Cannon’s Netflix crypto comedy One Attempt Remaining, according to Deadline. They are three of seven…
Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage) Snoog Dogg is paying homage to Tupac Shakur with the introduction of a new wine. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted is named after their 1996 collaboration of the same name, which celebrates its milestone 30th anniversary this year. The wine label includes a written tribute to Tupac; a design…
Beyoncé attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Dr. Dre and Beyoncé are among the newest billionaires in town. Both artists are listed on Forbes‘ World’s Billionaires list, their first time on the tally. They’re both worth an estimated…
Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Illumination) It’s-a me, Donald Glover! The final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has arrived, and it shows off that Glover voices one of the most-anticipated characters to join the animated film universe — the green dinosaur Yoshi. Other newly announced voice…
Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Mariah Carey on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Jennifer Hudson is gearing up to join Josh Groban on the road, and she says her set is going to be multifaceted. “My voice…
Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the ‘Vultures 1’ playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has added LA’s SoFi Stadium to his list of shows for 2026. The show is scheduled for April…
Lil Poppa performs onstage at Little Caesars Arena on November 13, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) A funeral service for Lil Poppa was held Saturday at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was laid to rest in a gold casket, according to XXL. During the service, his manager addressed…
Cardi B performs onstage during the Little Miss Drama Tour at The Kia Forum on February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Essence continues to celebrate Women’s History Month with the unveiling of its 2026 festival lineup, and it’s starting with the ladies first. According to a post on Instagram,…