On this day in Black history, February 26: — In 1869, Congress passed the 15th amendment, which granted African American men the right to vote. It was ratified on February 3, 1870. — In 1926, Carter G. Woodson aka the Father of Black History started Negro History Week, which has since evolved into Black History Month. — In…
ABC/Christopher Willard With a starring role in Tyler Perry‘s Netflix film Mea Culpa and an over decade since the release of her last album, 2013’s Talk a Good Game, one may wonder if Kelly Rowland will have new music on the way. Well, according to her interview on the Kelly Clarkson Show, it’s “coming … later.” “I’m finally…
mega/gamma The fans talked, and Usher listened. After fans inquired about the release of “Believe,” a song previously teased on social media, the singer has included it on a reissue of his ninth studio album, titled Coming Home (Expanded Edition). Also on the record is another bonus track called “Naked.” “I heard U loud and clear,” Usher wrote on Instagram.…
From a mixtape to several songs and videos, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. French Montana, Mac & Cheese 5 — The rapper started the mixtape series nearly 15 years ago, and it’s come to an end with this installment. As teased on Instagram, the mixtape features Lil…
Courtesy of Republic Records Kid Cudi is prepping for a world tour that will support his just-released album, Insano (Nitro Mega). He’ll hit the road for the Insano World Tour with support from Pusha T, Jaden Smith and some unannounced guests. Tour dates will be revealed at a later time. News of Cudi’s upcoming tour arrives alongside his new 18-track album, Insano (Nitro Mega), which boasts…
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Beyoncé‘s country music is being welcomed by a legend in the genre. After her song “Texas Hold ‘Em” topped Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart, Dolly Parton shared an Instagram post congratulating her on the feat. “I’m a big fan of Beyonce and very excited that she’s done a country album,”…
RCA Records/Top Dawg Entertainment The song SZA debuted at the 2024 Grammy Awards has officially been released. “Saturn” is now on streaming services as part of an EP featuring five renditions of the song: the main version, the live rendition from her Grammy performance, an a capella version, sped-up version and the instrumental. “If karma’s really…
ICY/Warner Records Saweetie is engaging in some “Richtivities,” per her new single, out now with an accompanying video. Over the song’s smooth and catchy beat, she puts on for the pretty women who do rich things. “Super fine, bills paid, doin’ fine,” she raps, later adding, “Post a pic shut down the entire net/Not impressed what…
On this day in Black history, February 23: — In 1979, Frank E. Petersen Jr. of Topeka, Kansas, was named the first Black brigadier general of the United States Marine Corps. Years earlier, in 1952, he became the first Black Marine pilot. — In 1983, Lionel Richie earned his first Grammy after 18 nominations, with his debut…
Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage for Parkwood Normani‘s debut album, DOPAMINE, may put an end to fans’ inquiries about new music, but it has a deeper meaning for the singer. “It feels like a representation of everything I’ve gone through to get to this moment,” Normani says in a cover feature for Who What Wear. “I know I…