Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani headline Sol Blume Fest with Teyana Taylor, Ella Mai, Jacquees & more

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Sol Blume revealed the lineup for its 2023 festival with Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani as headliners. Kicking off Saturday, August 19, through Sunday, August 20, the two-day concert series returns to Sacramento for the fourth year to celebrate some of today’s hottest R&B, soul and hip-hop artists.  Ella Mai, Isaiah Rashad, Joey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist are among the list of…

Keke Palmer’s boyfriend Darius Jackson defends shading her outfit choice, “I have standards”

ABC/Lou Rocco Hold onto your fashionable hats, folks, because Keke Palmer‘s recent outfit choice has become the talk of the town. Keke’s boyfriend, Darius Jackson, found himself in the spotlight after criticizing the new mom for her choice of attire during a girls night out in Las Vegas. Responding to a video of the Nope star — who wore…

Billy Porter and husband split after 6 years of marriage

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Related Love, unfortunately, has taken an unexpected detour for Billy Porter and husband Adam Smith who have decided to go their separate ways.  “I can confirm that Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have made the sad decision to end their marriage after six years,” the Pose actor’s rep Simon Halls tells People. “The decision was…

Drake admits he “got high” before ’Degrassi’ audition

Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake just revealed he “got high” before his audition for the popular TV show Degrassi. In a reel posted to Instagram Wednesday, July 5, the “Search & Rescue” rapper recalled, “I go back to this day when I was like 13 or 14. I had an audition for a TV show that ultimately shaped my life. Before my audition,…

Keith Powers hopes to one day be a family man

Noam Galai/Getty Images for Netflix After delivering a powerful performance as Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story and, more recently, stealing hearts as Eric in Netflix rom-com The Perfect Find, Keith Powers is ready for his next big move.  Speaking with Ebony as part of their Leading Men portrait and essay series, Powers opened up about his desire to one day…

Gunna returns with music video for “fukumean”

Young Stoner Life Records/300 Entertainment Gunna is continuing to work toward his triumphant return to music. After a yearlong hiatus, the Atlanta rapper dropped off the video for his new single, “fukumean,” and in it, he seems to be living his best life. Filmed using the style of a VHS tape, the visual sees Gunna surrounded by…

India Arie criticizes Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe ‘Essence’ Fest dance session

Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for ESSENCE India Arie isn’t holding back — especially when it comes to a recent performance at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.  Taking to Instagram Tuesday, July 4, the neo-soul singer explained why she doesn’t approve of Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Hot girl bootcamp,” citing “the lack of discretion [and] discernment.” “The issue is what is CONTEXT,” she wrote in the…

50 years of hip-hop: Lola Brooke drops reimagined version of Clipse’s “Grindin”

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke released a remix version of The Clipse‘s hit song, “Grindin‘.” In honor of 50 years of hip-hop, Lola teamed up with Mass Appeal, Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified for the new, reimagined track called “Blind Em.” “Fifty years of Hip Hop— it’s an honor to be called on…

Beyoncé reschedules two Renaissance tour dates, cancels Pittsburgh show

Carlijn Jacobs Bad news for some of the BeyHive.  The upcoming Pittsburgh stop on Beyoncé‘s Renaissance World Tour has been canceled, and the Seattle and Kansas City shows have been rescheduled. “Due to production logistics and scheduling issues, unfortunately the August 3rd Pittsburgh stop of the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR will not be taking place,” the Acrisure Stadium wrote on their…

Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure’ is available on Netflix & fans are here for it

Glen Wilson/HBO Issa Rae‘s hit comedy drama Insecure is available on Netflix and for fans of the popular series, it’s the best news yet.  Netflix announced the award-winning show and all five seasons can now be streamed on the platform, a move praised by fans who protested the series’ end on HBO in December 2021. “This show bout to reach…