EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLil Nas X to be Honored by Songwriters Hall of FameThe “Industry Baby” artist will receive the Hal David Starlight Award recognizing “gifted young songwriters.”ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 19, 2022
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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGrammys 2022 Winners: Silk Sonic, Jazmine Sullivan, Jon Batiste and MoreOther winners of the night include Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Baby Keem and Kanye West.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedApril 3, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGrammys 2022: Red Carpet LooksBlack celebrities and musicians like Megan Thee Stallion, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Tiffany and Haddish,…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedApril 3, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSilk Sonic to Open GrammysThe Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak duo will open the awards show with one of their scene-stealing performances.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 30, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGrammys 2022: John Legend to Be Honored With Recording Academy Global Impact Award'John is one of the most important artists of our time,' said Co-President of the Recording Academy Valeisha…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 28, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionSuper Bowl LVI: Don’t Change That Channel, the Commercials Are OnThe ad world’s biggest day of the year might be the Blackest ever with commercials featuring Zendaya, John Legend…ByStephanie HollandPublishedFebruary 14, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicH.E.R., John Legend, Alicia Keys and More Set for iHeartRadio's Living Black! Music and Culture EventThe event will be broadcasted live from Los Angeles on iHeart's app and official TikTok page on Feb. 23.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 25, 2022
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicPrince’s Estate Given $156.4 Million ValuationAfter a long legal battle, the singer’s heirs, estate administrator and the IRS have agreed on a final value.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 18, 2022
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesJohn Legend Producing Musical Update of The Phantom of the OperaJohn Legend is producing a musical update of the classic Universal horror film The Phantom of the OperaByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 10, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicJay-Z Makes History as the Most Grammy-Nominated Artist EverWith this feat, the 4:44 rapper beat out previous record holder Quincy Jones, among others.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 24, 2021
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The Glow UpFashionThe Glow UpFashionCoast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This WeekendBoth the 2021 Tony Awards and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala boasted a bevy of Black excellence…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 27, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainment'The Lights Are On and We Are Back!': Winners From the 2021 Tony AwardsSunday night’s ceremony was hosted by six-time Tony award-winner Audra McDonald.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 27, 2021
Beauty + StyleFashionBeauty + StyleFashionNYFW Runs Across the Concrete Jungle—and Atop the Empire State BuildingThe look trending for Spring-Summer 2022 is clearly 'Black excellence'.ByBella MoraisPublishedSeptember 9, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentRole Call: Lester Holt Is the 'Anchor for America' for the Tokyo Olympics, a New Series on Malcolm X and MoreNBC promotes the Tokyo Olympics with Lester Holt at its helm; Carmelo Anthony has a new podcast; Dr. Dre's son is…ByBella Morais, Tonja Renée Stidhum, and Shanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 23, 2021
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaNew Bullying Accusations Hit Chrissy Teigen as Designer Michael Costello Accuses Her of Career Sabotage; John Legend Shows SupportCostello's allegations emerged the same day Teigen issued a lengthy apology for past online behavior.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedJune 15, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentAmerica, Bernie Mac Is Getting a Biopic. But Who Should Play Him?Mac's daughter Je'Niece McCullough has her eyes set on a young YouTube comedy sensation and a 'One Night in Miami'…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 14, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentBlack Creativity Abounds in These Latest Project Announcements From Issa Rae, Kenya Barris, John Legend and Sanaa LathanThe multi-hyphenate creatives are truly living up to the creed "Booked and Busy."ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 11, 2021
CultureCultureTulsa Race Massacre Commemoration Event Canceled Because Reparations Demand for Survivors Was Too HighFor Black America, the demand for reparations is always an uphill battle. Even when lawmakers and other elected…ByZack LinlyPublishedMay 29, 2021