Disney/Randy Holmes Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin will be honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards 2025. They’ll be celebrated for their impact on the community, as well as their contributions to music, entertainment and advocacy. Previous recipients include Janet Jackson, Deborah L. Lee and Tyler Perry. The BET…
A$AP Rocky‘s At. Long. Last. A$AP album has turned 10 years old, prompting him to celebrate with a limited-edition vinyl release. The project is pressed on two white vinyl discs, and the first 1,000 units are numbered. The vinyl release arrives alongside a pair of graphic tees, now available on the official AWGE webstore. Aminé is heading on tour to promote…
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage Nicki Minaj has been in the studio, but she’s not rushing to record a new album. “I’ve got a bunch of really strong tracks, but I don’t want to rush. I want the record to mean something, both for the fans and for me. I’ll never be one of those people…
Photo by MEGA/GC Images This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. During a cross-examination that hopped from time period to time period, Capricorn Clark testified that she didn’t know the connection between Sean Combs and the large man she told the court earlier today…
Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images Ciara‘s upcoming album will be filled with energy, love and gratitude, she teases in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “We are giving energy, we are giving love. We are giving gratitude. I want to thank my fans for their unwavering support over the years,” she says. “I technically turned 21…
Geffen Records Common is reflecting on his album Be in honor of its 20th anniversary. “It’s hard to grasp that it was 20 years ago,” he began on social platform X Friday, expressing his gratitude to Ye, J Dilla and the others who contributed to the album. “Be means so much to me because I have had so many different types of…
Photo by MEGA/GC Images This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. The third week of testimony in the Sean Combs sex trafficking trial began Tuesday with testimony from his former assistant Capricorn Clark. She testified about the time she was working as the creative director…
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABC After a three-year hiatus, Drake‘s OVO Fest is making a comeback. He announced the news on Saturday while surprising fans at a Central Cee show in Toronto. “I’ll see you this summer, by the way,” Drake said from the balcony of the History venue. “OVO Fest will be back this…
After becoming the first rapper to sign an endorsement deal with Gatorade, Kendrick Lamar has dropped his first commercial for the brand, which seemingly references his feud with Drake. “Going the distance. Losing. So I know I always win,” he says in the voice-over. The ad is soundtracked by his song “Peekaboo.” In other K. Dot…
Rich Polk for Penske Media Janet Jackson made a triumphant return to television on Monday, taking the 2025 American Music Awards stage for her first televised performance in seven years as she was recognized for her impact on the music industry. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer captivated the audience with a dynamic set featuring fan…