: Giveon performs performs at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on November 01, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) GIVĒON may be well into his career now, but he says he initially struggled with the speed of his rise to fame. Asked by Billboard to reflect on a challenge he faced in his career, GIVĒON…
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter on ‘Good Morning America’ on Feb. 9, 2026. (ABC News) Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter made history in January when she received an Oscar nomination for best costume design for Sinners. Carter is already the most nominated Black woman in Oscar history with five nominations, and has won more awards than…
Familee Day poster (Live Nation Urban) Kirk Franklin, Mannie Fresh, Andra Day and comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks are among the artists set to appear at the inaugural FamiLee Day. Hosted by influencer and food critic Keith Lee, the event will feature food, families and fun, along with musical performances from Kirk, Mannie and Andra. Additional performers…
Don Toliver attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Pier 48 in San Francisco on February 07, 2026, in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Fanatics) Don Toliver might have created his own universe for Octane, but in the U.S., the album has officially landed at #1 on the Billboard 200. For…
Mary J. Blige attends as Lifetime hosts the world premiere of ‘Mary J. Blige Presents: Be Happy’ at Hearst Tower on February 04, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Lifetime) Mary J. Blige is among the stars set to take the stage at the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC,…
Boyz II Men 2026 Vegas residency poster (Live Nation) Boyz II Men are heading back to Sin City for a summer run, announcing their third consecutive engagement at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. They first performed at the venue in August 2024, followed by a return in August 2025. The group is set…
Coco Jones represented Black culture at Sunday’s Super Bowl pregame ceremony with a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” aka the Black national anthem. She paid homage to Whitney Houston, putting a spin on the late singer’s outfit from the 1991 Super Bowl pregame ceremony, when Whitney performed the national anthem. The custom look was…
Keke Palmer attends Premiere Event Of Peacock’s “The ‘Burbs” at Universal Studios Backlot on February 05, 2026, in Universal City, California. (Photo by Olivia Wong/Getty Images) Keke Palmer stars as a new mother on Peacock’s The ‘Burbs, a new take on the 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name. The new series follows Palmer’s Samira and Rob,…
Lil Jon performs onstage during the 2025 Tacos and Tequila Festival at Sam Houston Race Park on April 12, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) Police have found a body they believe may be Lil Jon‘s son, Nathan “DJ Young Slade” Smith. The Milton Police Department said in a statement Friday that the body was found…
Ella Mai has released her new album, Do You Still Love Me? Executive produced by Mustard, the project features 14 tracks, including previously released singles “100,” “Little Things” and “Tell Her.” Do You Still Love Me? is on streaming platforms. Fans can also purchase physical CD and vinyl editions on Ella Mai’s official webstore. RZA reunites with…