Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic In the latest of actors, singers, entertainers-turned-podcasters, Taye Diggs is next up with his audio program. He alerted fans of the release of his new podcast, You Had Me at Hello, by sharing a visual trailer on Instagram and teasing it as, “A little something I’m excited about.” “You Had Me at Hello is my brand new weekly podcast about real…
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET Fat Joe is getting ready to “Lean Back” into his role as host of the BET Hip Hop Awards. The network tapped the rapper to take on hosting duties of the awards show for a second year following his appearance as emcee of the 2022 show. Like last year, Joe will most…
Sony Legacy Mariah Carey has been looking back on her album Music Box, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary on August 31. On Instagram, she posted a clip of herself reflecting on the impact and legacy of “Hero,” one of her most enduring hits from that album. “‘Hero’ was such a big record … that kind of took on its…
John Parra/Getty Images Kodak Black is teaming up with the Black Promoters Collective for a concert in Virginia in October. The Florida rapper will be joined by New Orleans up-and-comer Rob 49 and teenage rapping sensation Luh Tyler for a night of live performances of their most popular songs. The one-night-only event, set to take place on October 27 at the…
ABC/Paula Lobo The deluxe edition of Tori Kelly‘s EP tori will be out on Friday, September 15. She shared with fans on Instagram that the expanded release will feature the live versions of songs from her Vevo performances. “Having so much fun on tour with y’all,” she wrote, referencing her monthlong Take Control Tour, which kicked off this month. Tori appeared in…
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC There’s still some time before Drake‘s new album drops, but fans won’t have to wait that long for a new song, because he’s dropping a new track with SZA. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, September 13, both Drake and SZA unveiled what appears to be the single’s artwork. The artwork features a playful image…
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez is expected to appear in court Thursday for an update on his motion for bail while his attorneys appeal his 10-year prison sentence. A tweet shared by reporter Meghann Cuniff, who’s closely followed the case, says the hearing is set to take place at 10:30 a.m. in Los Angeles. A judge handed down the 10-year sentence in August after…
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Rapper 2 Chainz celebrated his 46th birthday on September 12 in an unexpected but fulfilling way: He mowed the lawn for the first time. The “I’m Different” rapper took to Instagram in a video reflecting on the special gift to himself. He noted that because he’s always had money to “pay others” to do yard work, he never…
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for MTV After Victoria Monét dropped the music video for “On My Mama” in August, fans were hopeful they’d catch a live showing of it somewhere — possibly as her debut as the MTV Video Music Awards. Monét only appeared at the show as an attendee, leaving those who advocated for a performance of the…
Rick Diamond/Getty Images Ashanti‘s got her love for her man Nelly on full display. In an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12, the “Always on Time” singer accessorized her sparkly sequin gown with a custom purse displaying an image of her and the rapper. The cute outfit addition confirmed the pair’s rekindled romance. “So……