On this day in Black history, February 22: — In 1911, activist, writer and speaker Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, also known as the “Bronze Muse,” died. She was one of the first Black women to be published in the United States. — In 1979, St. Lucia, an island country of the West Indies in the eastern…
Nicki Minaj is grateful for the fans who have helped her upcoming Pink Friday 2 tour outsell her previous treks. Alongside a screenshot of a Live Nation press release announcing the tour “is now her best-selling tour to date with more than 25 sold-out arena shows in just days of presale,” she wrote, “This happened within days of…
ABC/Jeffrey Neira NPR Music’s Tiny Desk got a visit from Jeezy, who performed a few of his tracks, keeping in line with the acoustic vibe the series is most known for. With the help of a string quartet, live drums, keys and bass — with all the musicians wearing Jeezy’s Snoman shirts — he performed “Standing…
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Since she started her solo career in 2018, Normani has only released a handful of singles, including “Motivation,” the Sam Smith collab “Dancing With a Stranger” and the hit duet “Love Lies” with Khalid. But the former Fifth Harmony member is finally unleashing her debut album. Normani wrote on Instagram, “cryingg typing this rn.…
Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic PJ Morton is reflecting on his life journey in his new book, Saturday Night, Sunday Morning. The memoir recounts his upbringing in the church as the son of two pastors and gospel artists who struggled to understand the R&B, pop and soul songs he would later write. Despite the “mounting pressure, rejection and constant…
Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images For Kenzo Tyler, the Creator now has a Louis Vuitton collection under his belt, thanks to Pharrell, the men’s creative director for the brand. Available March 21 as part of the Spring 2024 collection, the Craggy Monogram capsule includes a baby blue V-neck knitted vest, pastel shoes and Bermuda shorts — designs Tyler…
Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Solange has been working on some music outside the kind her fans may be waiting for. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, she revealed she’s “started writing music for the tuba.” “I am trying to talk myself into releasing it,” she said, “but I can only imagine the eye rolls from people waiting…
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé and her BeyGood charity are pouring into those in the hair industry with their newly announced scholarship fund. They’re giving $500,000 to eligible cosmetologists and salon business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New Jersey. Half of the money will go toward financial aid scholarships for those looking to attend schools with “inclusive…
NBC De La Soul is marking the 35th anniversary of their 3 Feet High and Rising album with a commemorative release. On March 1, the project will available across all digital platforms, complete with the original tracks and a few bonus ones, all of which have been remastered in Stereo and Atmos. The new additions include “Ain’t Hip to be…
Andrew Chin/Getty Images SZA is taking on headlining duties at this year’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, taking place August 2-4 in Montreal, Canada. She’ll hit the stage on Sunday, August 4, closing out the three-day event. Also bringing some R&B flavor is T-Pain, who’ll be making his first appearance at the festival, Mariah the Scientist and…