Roots Picnic Pride is returning to Philadelphia for a second year, continuing its mission to celebrate Black and queer artists and community. A partnership between Houses of Luv and the vice president of Philly Black Pride, Jacen Bowman, the event will kick off May 30 with a pre-event, followed by an on-site ballroom showcase on May 31,…
BET+ Tyler Perry‘s creative juices continue to flow, as he has a new show making its way to BET. Titled Divorce Sistas, it follows the sisterhood of close friend Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany and Bridgette, who go through challenges in their circle while dealing with the highs and lows of their respective love lives. Tyler created, wrote,…
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kehlani‘s pro-Palestinian stance has gotten her nixed from yet another headlining concert. Her June 26 performance at New York’s SummerStage in honor of Pride month was canceled following pressure from Mayor Eric Adams and his team, as well as potential security concerns that could arise if Kehlani stayed on the bill. “We have been notified by the…
Disney/Gilles Mingasson Quinta Brunson is being honored with the key to the city of Philadelphia. ABC and the city of Philadelphia made the announcement about Brunson’s honor on Tuesday. The Emmy-winning creator and star of Abbott Elementary will be presented with the key as part of a celebration what will take place at Andrew Hamilton…
Epic Records André 3000 wore a piano on his back as part of his Met Gala look, and it turns out it was all by design. Shortly after walking the blue carpet Monday, he released a collection of piano instrumentals titled 7 piano sketches. The album was recorded nearly a decade ago, when he was staying in…
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Rihanna was fashionably late to the Met Gala on Monday, arriving on the blue carpet after many livestreams had already come to an end. She arrived wearing a black cropped jacket, bustier bodysuit, a pinstripe skirt with a train, a satin polka dot cravat, a hat and black-and-white pumps, all courtesy…
Dalvin Adams Dewayne Perkins is conversant with being a Black man in Hollywood, so much so he’s taken from his experience to pour into Tyler, his character on the Apple TV+ show The Studio. Tyler is the head of publicity at Continental Studios, led by Seth Rogen’s Matt Remick, and contributes to the team’s marketing ideas.…
Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty Images Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer’s baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. “It feels amazing, you know,” A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The…
John Legend helped to make A.J. Brown‘s proposal to girlfriend Kelsey Riley special. He performed live on piano as the Philadelphia Eagles star popped the question at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia. After the couple shared the news to Instagram, Legend commented, “Congratulations to you both. Thank you for including me.” Kevin Gates has scheduled 36…
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images LeBron James is benching himself ahead of this year’s Met Gala. The NBA star, an honorary chair of this year’s star-studded event, announced on social platform X Monday that he won’t be attending due to a knee injury. “Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t…
