The annual Roots Picnic is returning to the Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 3rd and 4th. Live Nation Urban and the Roots revealed that the lineup will feature headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill and Sean “Diddy” Combs, rapper Lil Uzi Vert and comedian Dave Chappelle. Ms. Lauryn Hill will be performing a […]
Rihanna and Beyonce were amongst the first winners that were announced at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. With both being recognized in non-televised categories on Monday, prior to the main awards show on Saturday, February 25th. The news comes after both artists reached milestones earlier this month, with Beyonce making history at the 65th Grammy […]
Chlöe recently announced that her debut album is coming in the spring, with In Pieces, releasing March 31st through Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. The album will include the lead single, “Pray It Away,” on top of her freshly teased song, “How Do You Feel.” Chlöe made the news official on social media via a teaser where […]
The Weeknd has managed to earn a new diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2015 track, “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey),” has now sold over 10 million equivalent units since being released. Earned It marks The Weeknd’s fifth RIAA diamond certified single, after “The Hills,” “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk, […]
Alicia Keys is coming close to her very first RIAA diamond-certified single. Her 2007 track, “No One” is now certified 9x multi-platinum after selling nine million equivalent units. The track is co-produced by Keys and Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, and pushed over one million units since September of 2022, when it was certified 8 times multi-platinum. […]
T-Pain has just revealed that he is going to be releasing a covers album, titled, On Top of the Covers, on March 17th via Nappy Boy Entertainment. The album will contain seven tracks, including Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life,” in addition to modern songs such as Sam Smith’s […]
Usher is attempting a new era in music with a Valentine’s Day tease, as he releases a piece of a new track titled “GLU.”However, the official release date for the track is still unknown. Usher wrote on Instagram, “Happy Valentine’s Day. You’re Welcome. GLU,” alongside an Instagram sneak peak of the music video for the […]
A brand new Gospel album coming from Icon Whitney Houston is set for release next month. Houston will release I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston on March 24th. The new album will be able to be purchased on CD via Gaither Music Group as well as all digital streaming platforms […]
Lizzo and SZA are collaborating together for an official remix of the title track of Lizzo’s album, Special. Lizzo performed “Special” at the 65th Grammy Awards recently, where she took home Record of the Year for “About Damn Time.” She also became the first Black woman since Whitney Houston in 1994 to win the trophy. […]
The Philadelphia Eagles were leading the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2023 Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, 24-14 when Rihanna took to the field for her half-time performance. The icon was on a platform dangling above the field as she got her performance started with “B-tch Better Have My Money.” Rihanna marked the first ever […]