BC/Randy Holmes The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards are making a return on June 21, continuing to recognize those “who have made a lasting effect on the culture,” per a press release. This year’s honorees include Cardi B, Fat Joe and Da Brat. Cardi B is set to receive the Inspiration Award, rewarded to those who “defied…
Courtesy of YouTube Music YouTube is back with its second annual Leaders and Legends gala, and this time it’s honoring the founders of Cash Money Records, Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams. The two will receive the 2024 Leaders and Legends Award for their role in popularizing Southern rap music and breaking out artists, including Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki…
Hugo Comte The wait for Normani‘s new album, Dopamine, is almost over. With the release date set for Friday, she sat with Billboard and expressed her gratitude for fans’ excitement, despite delays and mishaps along the way. “Everybody not necessarily knowing what is going on within the process or within my personal life … I’m just grateful…
Janelle Monáe has been named a headliner at the All Things Go festival, set to take place in New York’s Forest Hills Stadium Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. She’ll take the stage on the second day, as will fellow headliner Muna. Reneé Rapp will headline on the first day. More artists have been added to the lineup for…
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Common and Pete Rock‘s “Wake Up” collaboration is a tease to their upcoming, full-length album. They have announced the release of The Auditorium Vol. 1 via Loma Vista, featuring their newly released single “Dreamin.’” Jennifer Hudson, PJ, Bilal and Posdnuos of De La Soul are also on the project. “For me, this all started with A Dream,” Common wrote on…
Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images It’s been 25 years since Juvenile dropped “Back That Azz Up,” and it’s seemingly aged well. The song, which continues to be a Black anthem and party-starter, has now earned, alongside Juvenile, it’s very own day. As Nola.com reports, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a proclamation on Tuesday to recognize…
Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage Rihanna celebrated the launch of her Fenty Hair brand on Monday, but that wasn’t the only topic of discussion for the night. In an interview with ET, she talks about the “I’m Retired” T-shirt she was spotted wearing a few days ago. “People got triggered with that retired word. They were like, ‘We’re…
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for GQ Metro Boomin‘s list of accomplishments has just gotten longer, as he’s launching the inaugural issue of his comic book series, The Metroverse, titled The Rise. In it, he stars as himself and is seen fighting against an evil media mogul and system aiming to strip artists of their autonomy. “It’s a dream…
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Heineken Victoria Monét is back with another video, and she’s honoring Janet Jackson. In the visual for “Alright,” she rocks a black-and-white fedora and suit, akin to Janet’s outfit in the video to her song of the same name, and performs dances inspired by the singer, thanks to help from Sean Bankhead, who…
Sonja Flemming/CBS Flavor Flav‘s love for Red Lobster has helped him secure a partnership with the restaurant chain. According to Billboard, he now appears in ad for Red Lobster’s Crab Your Way campaign, which celebrates the upcoming Crabfest and the new flavors: Cajun Butter and Roasted Garlic Butter. “When @flavorflavofficial says he wants to rally all…
