On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Travis Scott and Cardi B will take on the reins as headliners for this summer’s festivities after Post Malone, and Nicki Minaj were bestowed the honors last year. After Made in America was almost forced out of Philadelphia last year, Jay-Z’s renowned festival is coming back to the city of […]
On what would have been Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today honored the music legend with the dedication of a new commemorative Forever stamp during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Greek Theatre, where he once performed. “The Postal Service is honored to recognize Marvin Gaye, the Motown legend, with a stamp on […]
It has been reported that rapper Nipsey Hussle, who’s real name is Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. The Los Angeles County coroner released the findings after completing an autopsy Monday on Hussle. As a beloved figure both his neighborhood and the hip-hop community, and his death brought mourning and […]
Friday night, March 29th, the 52 year old pop icon, Janet Jackson gave a message to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “Induct more women” in 2020. Her induction ceremony was at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and was introduced by Janelle Monae, who referred to Jackson as the “legendary queen of Black Girl Magic”. Jackson went on to thank […]
With Khalid’s ablum, Free Spirit, just around the corner, the artist has announced that he will be hitting the road in support of his sophomore LP this summer. On Friday, March 29th, Khalid announced his first headlining North American tour, with Clairo slated to serve as the special guest. “My first North American Arena tour. […]
It has been reported that Salt-N-Pepa will be the subject of a new Lifetime miniseries. The scripted show, aptly titled Salt-N-Pepa, will tell the story of Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton during their rise to success, the network revealed at its upfronts today (March 26). Denton and James are producers on the series, […]
On Tuesday, March 26th, the Motown icon, Diana Ross, rang in her 75th birthday in the most glamorous way, complete with an impromptu rendition of “Happy Birthday” from one of her many A list guests, Beyoncé. Apart from Bey, the guest list included Ross’ daughter and actress Tracee Ellis Ross, son Evan Ross with wife […]
Celebrity radio hosts and Urban One’s national network of praise stations lent their voices to help in the fight against childhood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases during the Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids® event March 7-8. The 11th annual event raised more than $1.6 million in cash and pledges ensuring that […]
On Monday, March 25th, Khalid took to Twitter to announce a new track off his forthcoming sophomore LP, Free Spirit. The singer tweeted “Track 14. Self. Thursday,” which reveals the song’s track number, title and release date. Along with the tweet, Khalid also shared a cryptic photo of power lines and a bus reflected in […]
Atlanta Rapper King Jai releases his new music video “Mr. Barberman.” The record was produced by Grammy-Winning Producer 30 Roc of Mike Will Made It EarDrummers Entertainment. King Jai and featured Rapper King Elway (both licensed barbers) were inspired to shoot this music video after reading studies about how black barbershops can help lower men’s […]