Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Bobby Shmurda canceled his Still Alive Tour a week before its start and apologized to fans on social media while suggesting the cancellation was caused by promotion issues. “I have to go through lawsuits with these guys … that I knew better to do business with,” he wrote. “let this be…
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The 2025 edition of the Blue Note Jazz Festival has been announced, complete with a date, location and a star-studded lineup. Set for Aug. 29-31 at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California, the event will feature headliners The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, artist-in-residence Robert Glasper and a mystery guest. Others tapped to entertain fans…
SZA revealed she owes Beyoncé some money when she commented on a post claiming Bey gives credit to anyone who steps in the studio as she’s making music. “I literally owe her half my publishing off interpolation alone on SOS and she never pressed me lmao,” SZA wrote in response to influencer Zuhaila Jama‘s post. She then called Beyoncé “a generous QUEEN.”…
Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic A$AP Rocky has a lot on his plate: he recently served as a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala; he’s in the headlines for expecting his third baby with Rihanna; and he’s featured in the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest. In the Spike Lee-directed film, he acts opposite Denzel…
Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET In honor of the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards, the annual celebration will include a tribute to its music video countdown show 106 & Park. Former hosts Free and AJ Calloway will reunite onstage with Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J, who subsequently took control of the reins.…
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…