DJ Cassidy performs on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026′ (Disney/Christopher Willard) It may be a new year, but DJ Cassidy’s mission remains the same. As he’s done for years through his DJ sets and Pass the Mic Live! shows, he aims to unite people through music while giving flowers to…
Angela Bassett is seen after her segment on “Good Day New York” on August 20, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images) Angela Bassett will be celebrated for her years of dedication to her craft. She is set to receive the Excellence in the Arts Award at the 2026 American Black Film…
Tyler Perry attends the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony Honoring Sherri Shepherd on November 03, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images) Tyler Perry continues to add to his growing list of television and films with a new set of projects announced as part of Netflix’s 2026 lineup. Kicking off the year is Joe’s…
Kehlani performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on November, 3, 2025. (Disney/Randy Holmes) KEHLANI Following the success of her song “Folded,” Kehlani is working on an album that she tells Inked is “almost finished.” Compared to her previous projects, the singer says she collaborated with more people this time around — all of which were organic connections. “I…
Lil’ Fizz, Omarion, J-Boog, and Raz-B of B2K attend 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) After the Pandemonium! that followed the release of their third studio album, B2K has decided to reunite for another project. The group announced they are back in the studio, sharing…
Artwork for Ari Lennox’s ‘Vacancy’ (Interscope Records) The countdown to Ari Lennox‘s upcoming album, Vacancy, continues. Following the title track and single “Under the Moon,” she announced she’s giving fans another preview ahead of the album’s release date. “The Vacancy Motel has reopened its doors. ‘Twin Flame’ arrives this Friday, January 9th,” she wrote alongside an image of her…
Bruno Mars, The Romantic Tour (Live Nation) After announcing his first album in 10 years, Bruno Mars has now announced his first extensive tour in a decade — and it’s the first full headlining stadium tour of his career. Bruno, who’s been a fixture in Las Vegas for years with his residency at Dolby Live at…
Kelly Rowland and Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith in ‘Relationship Goals’ (Ryan Fivish/Prime) The trailer has been released for Relationship Goals, the rom-com from Amazon MGM Studios starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith. The film follows Rowland’s character, Leah Caldwell, a TV producer preparing to make history as the first woman to run New…
An auction is underway for a chance to speak with SZA one-on-one via Zoom — or in person if you live in LA. The auction, which ends on Jan. 12, is part of Freedom for Sudan’s fundraiser benefiting Sudanese nonprofits. “ANYTHING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT,” SZA wrote in an Instagram caption announcing the event. She…
Teyana Taylor attends the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) The next three hosts of Saturday Night Live have been revealed. NBC has announced that Finn Wolfhard, Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård are set to host the first three…