Cardi B performs in concert at the Prudential Center on March 28, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Fans at Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour on Tuesday night were treated to not one but three surprise guests. Joining the rapper onstage at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, were Ozuna, Vybz Kartel and Miami’s own Trina. Ozuna took the…
Tyler Perry attends the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Tyler Perry will be recognized at the 2026 Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. He will receive the Innovator Award, given “to an individual who has transformed a specific genre of the entertainment industry”…
Coco Jones performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Coco Jones, Anderson .Paak and Keke Palmer are among the most influential people of 2026, according to the latest TIME100 list. Each was honored with a tribute written by a fellow celebrity. Brian Grazer praised Keke, calling her “the kind of talent you spend a career…
With summertime coming, Megan Thee Stallion has launched a second collection of her Hot Girl Summer swimwear. The line was designed by Megan, and now includes options for men and pets. It’s available at Walmart and MeganTheeStallion.com. The first part of the line, which is about inclusivity, launched in May 2025. The lineup has been unveiled…
Cover art for Tone Stith’s ‘Fly’ (Courtesy of MNRK Music Group) Tone Stith is flying up the radio charts with his latest single, “Fly,” just as he’s doing in his personal life. He tells ABC Audio the record is deeply tied to his personal journey. “‘Fly’ was definitely written based off of my experience in my…
Rihanna attends the 2025 CFDA Awards at The American Museum of Natural History on November 03, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Rihanna’s hard work will be recognized at the 2026 Edison Awards. The awards ceremony, dubbed the Oscars of Innovation, celebrates “realized innovation, excellence in product design, breakthrough services, and…
Jennifer Hudson performs at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Jennifer Hudson is set to return to the show that introduced her to the world. She will appear on American Idol’s Disney Night episode, serving as guest judge and mentor for the nine finalists who will take the stage to perform iconic Disney songs.…
Poster for Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Stadium tour (Live Nation) Chris Brown and Usher have unveiled the dates for their upcoming R&B Tour. They’ll be singing and dancing across North America for 33 dates, kicking things off on June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. They will also play in Detroit, Toronto,…
Earth, Wind & Fire (photo credit from HBO: Michael Ochs Archives) Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open the 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival in New York City. Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) will have its world premiere on…
2026 American Music Awards. (Courtesy of CBS and Dick Clark Productions) Teyana Taylor, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean are one step closer to winning an American Music Award, as they’ve earned their first-ever nominations for the 2026 show. Teyana is nominated for best female R&B artist, while BigXthaPlug picked up three nods: best country song and collaboration of the…