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When Alabama A&M booked Johnny Gill for the 2026 Louis Crews Classic Weekend, it wasn’t really about one R&B singer stretching his career further. It’s about how an HBCU uses...
Nobody expected a Yoruba-inspired fantasy to become one of Hollywood’s boldest luxury statements. But here we are. Ever since Children of Blood and Bone topped The New York Times Young Adult...
Tems did not need to change her sound to become a part of American popular music. Instead, a song she had written and produced years earlier became the emotional backbone of one of the biggest hip-hop...
Jérémy Doku’s story did not start with applause; it began with complaints. Long before he became one of Belgium’s most dangerous wingers, before Manchester City recognized his talent, and before...
What is Jermaine Dupri’s Lawsuit Against Sony Music about? Jermaine Dupri, a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and founder of So So Def, has filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music...
In a development that has drawn both cultural and political interest ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Grammy-winning rapper 50 Cent is set to perform at Executive Branch. This is...
For generations, Black entertainers in America have turned challenges into art. They have paved the way for cultural breakthroughs that still resonate today. From the vaudeville stages of the early...
Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, has signed a multi-year deal with The Walt Disney Company. This follows the end of its landmark partnership with Netflix. The new...
Quinta Brunson, the creator, star, and executive producer of Abbott Elementary, has signed a new five-year overall deal with 20th Television, part of The Walt Disney Company. This agreement moves her...