This Day in Black History: Frank Ocean releases Grammy-winning debut album, ‘Channel Orange’

The Island Def Jam Music Group On July 20, 2012, Frank Ocean released his critically acclaimed, chart-topping debut album, Channel Orange. Home to some of the singer’s greatest hits like the album’s lead single, “Thinkin Bout You,” “Super Rich Kids” and “Pink Matter” with André 3000, Channel Orange earned Frank Ocean his first number one on Billboard‘s Top R&B/Hip Hop chart and the number two spot on the Billboard 200. …

Home of Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, burglarized

John Sciulli/Getty Images for Beautycon The home of Tina Knowles-Lawson, Beyoncé‘s mother, was burglarized, authorities confirmed to KABC in Los Angeles. The incident happened in Hollywood around 10:30 a.m. on July 5, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, who also said nobody was home at the time of the burglary.  While police could not say what property was taken…

Burna Boy celebrates first stadium show: “I’m truly speechless”

ABC Burna Boy‘s reign as one of the top African artists in the U.S. continues. So much so, that his latest achievement of packing out New York’s Citi Field Stadium hasn’t only stunned his millions of fans, it’s left the Afrobeats star “truly speechless” himself.  For the first time in his career, Burna performed some of…

Jamie Foxx spotted waving to fans in first footage since mysterious “medical complication”

ABC Jamie Foxx was spotted out and about in Chicago, in the first footage since his mysterious “medical complication” in April left him hospitalized and out of the spotlight. TMZ got footage of Jamie aboard a yacht cruising on the Chicago River on Sunday afternoon, July 9 — he was close enough for fans to…

Here’s who Michael Strahan thinks would make the next, best ‘The $100,000 Pyramid’ host

ABC No. Michael Strahan isn’t giving up his hosting duties on the ABC game show The $100,000 Pyramid.  But when ABC Audio inquired about who he thinks would be his best replacement, he joked, “My mom thinks she can do it!” After, he put some serious thought into the question but struggled to come up with a name. It could be…

‘The Wire’ creator David Simon wants mercy for man convicted of selling fatal fentanyl to Michael K. Williams

ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua A call for leniency for one of the four men convicted in the fatal fentanyl poisoning of The Wire star Michael K. Williams has come from an unlikely place: the celebrated cop drama’s creator, David Simon. The 54-year-old actor, who battled addiction issues, died in 2021 from an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin. According…

Welcome to mom life, Da Brat! Rapper and wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart welcome baby boy

Prince Williams/Wireimage Da Brat can now add “mom” to her long list of achievements. The “Funkdafied” rapper, 49, welcomed her first son, a baby boy, with wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart on July 6.  The couple revealed the news and sweet photos with People, sharing that their “perfect” bundle of joy entered the world at 8:30 p.m. ET, weighing in at…

New Music Friday: Chika, Fendi Da Rappa ft. Cardi B, NBA YoungBoy and more

From compilation follow-ups to fresh collabs and tracks full of powerful lyrics, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music. —NBA YoungBoy, Green Flag Activity, Vol. 2 — The Louisiana rapper dropped off the follow-up to 2022’s Green Flag Activity. Sixteen of the 18 tracks are from the NBA collective, while two come…

Yvette Nicole Brown to announce Emmy nominations on Wednesday

Tina Bernard — Television Academy The Television Academy revealed on Friday, July 7 that Community co-star and Avengers: Endgame veteran Yvette Nicole Brown will announce the nominees for the 75th Emmy Awards. The actress and producer will be joined by Academy Chair Frank Scherma for a live virtual ceremony slated for Wednesday, July 12, at…

‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series taps Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe & Remy Ma for 50th hip-hop anniversary performance

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Remy Ma and rapper BIA, will take the Good Morning America stage in August for a special performance celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.  As part of the show’s summer concert series, the tribute performance will broadcast live from Central Park on Friday, August 11. Taking place in Central Park and the Times Square studios,…