Missy Elliott Becomes 1st Female Hip-Hop Artist Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe rapper joins Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius in the star-studded 2023 classByShanelle GenaiUpdatedMay 3, 2023
World Stop: Beyoncé Ushers in Black History Month With Official Renaissance World Tour AnnouncementThe 43-stop tour starts in Europe later this spring before taking a turn to the U.S. in July.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Chloë Bailey, Dominique Fishback to Star in Donald Glover's Sophomore Series SwarmThe forthcoming series also stars Damson Idris and is set to premiere on Prime Video.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 31, 2023
'I Won't Be Buying Tickets': W. Kamau Bell Reacts to Bill Cosby's New Comedy TourThe comedian and TV host directed Showtime's critically acclaimed docuseries, We Need to Talk About Cosby, in 2022.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 31, 2023
'Pray for Our Family': Brandon Smiley, Son of Comedian Rickey Smiley, Dies at 32The news of his passing was shared by his father during an Instagram live on Sunday.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Michael B. Aight: Michael B. Jordan Addresses 'First Public Breakup' From Lori Harvey During SNL Debut'Honestly, Michael B. nervous. Michael B. vulnerable. But don't worry, Michael B. aight,' he said.ByShanelle GenaiUpdatedJanuary 30, 2023
Smokey Robinson to Release Sensual New Album Titled GASMS After 9 Years and Ooo, Baby Baby, We Better Get ReadyThe legendary singer also dropped new song on Friday and is set to be honored as one of MusiCares 2023 Persons of…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Amid Attempts to Erase True African-American History, Hulu's The 1619 Project Boldly Pushes for ReparationsBased on the monumental work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times, the…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Sundance 2023: Teyana Taylor Stuns as a Struggling Mother Hellbent on Better in A Thousand and OneThe A.V. Rockwell directorial debut feature also stars William Catlett, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Cortney and…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Jonathan Majors Drops Spoiler-Free Details About His Role as Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaThe critically acclaimed actor will portray Marvel's next 'big bad' villain, Kang the Conqueror.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 26, 2023
2023 Grammys: With Mary J. Blige, Steve Lacy, Lizzo and (Maybe) Jay-Z Set to Perform, Here's Our Dream SetlistThe 65th Annual Grammy Awards air live Sunday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Oscars 2023: Family of Emmett Till, Whoopi Goldberg React to Till SnubLike The Woman King, Till was also shut out in the nominations for the upcoming awards ceremony, which prompted a…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Sundance 2023: Algee Smith Takes a Convincing Turn Towards Recklessness in Young.Wild.Free.The sweet, yet somewhat confusing film marks the feature directorial debut from Thembi Banks.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Oscars 2023 Snubs: The Woman King Gets Shut Out CompletelyDirectors Ryan Coogler and Gina Prince-Byethwood were also noticeably absent.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Sundance 2023: Jonathan Majors Masterfully Delivers Delusions of Grandeur in Magazine DreamsWritten and directed by Elijah Bynum, the nearly two-hour-long, film presents themes of mental health and…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Beyoncé Performed for the 1st Time Since 2019 at an Invite-Only Dubai Concert and I’m Jealous AF About ItBey's long-awaited return to the stage also boasted an appearance from her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 23, 2023
TJ Holmes May Be a Serial Cheater, but the Headlines About Him Are Starting To Look Funny in the LightThe stories floating around about him and the alleged affair are teetering the line between exposing a pattern and…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 20, 2023
Regina King Returns to Instagram With Tribute to Ian Alexander Jr., Her late sonThe post comes nearly a year to the date of the news of his passing in Jan. 2022.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 20, 2023
Chance the Rapper Clarifies Dave Chappelle's 'Gay Jokes' Comment, Involvement in Black Star Line Music FestivalThe rapper and comedian were joined by Vic Mensa, T-Pain, Erykah Badu and more during the inaugural fest.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2023
HFPA President Reportedly 'Shocked', 'Upset' by Jerrod Carmichael's Jokes at 2023 Golden GlobesCarmichael's dry sense of humor and jokes were on full display at this year's ceremony, and were met with mixed…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2023