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Jesse Grant/Getty Images Oscar-winning actress Regina King is speaking out for the first time about her son’s death over two years ago. King sat down with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts for an exclusive interview and shared how her late son, Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide in January 2022 at the age […]
Live Nation Urban The lineup has been announced for Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. As is tradition, Franklin is the host and headlining performer. He’ll be joined by Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Koryn Hawthorne, Madison Ryann Ward, Le’Andria Johnson, Todd Galberth, Transformation Worship, Naomi Raine and more. The festival will return […]
NAACP The 55th NAACP Image Awards has announced its star-studded lineup of presenters. Delroy Lindo, Deon Cole, Diarra Kilpatrick, Donnie Wahlberg, Erika Alexander, Idris Elba, Jeffrey Wright, Keke Palmer, Kenya Barris, Kerry Washington, Leslie Jones, Lil Rel Howery, Morris Chestnut, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Sabrina Elba, Sterling K. Brown and Taraji P. Henson will all be […]
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts were among those honored at the GLAAD Media Awards Thursday night. Oprah received GLAAD’s Vanguard Award, and in her speech, she spoke about her brother, Jeffrey Lee, who died of AIDS 35 years ago. “I wish he could have lived to witness these liberated times […]
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE Method Man is well into acting, but he’s set his sights on a dream role. While discussing his Hollywood aspirations on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, he shared his desire to play Reggie Jackson on the big screen. “I want to do a biop[ic] of Reggie Jackson,” he said. “Because when […]
NAACP The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, aired Saturday night on BET and CBS. The Color Purple was the night’s big winner, taking home four awards including Outstanding Motion Picture. Usher took home Entertainer of the Year and was honored with the President’s Award. Colman Domingo also picked up two trophies, for […]
NAACP Usher is set to receive the President’s Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards this weekend. The honor is presented in recognition of “special achievement and distinguished public service.” “We are honored to present this year’s President’s Award to Usher for his unparalleled talent and remarkable contributions as an artist and advocate for our […]
From a Cardi B verse to a love song from Halle Bailey, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. Cardi B, “Enough (Miami)” — On the track, Cardi explains how she fares with her competitors. The accompanying video, directed by Patience Harding and shot in Miami, sees […]
Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV Nicki Minaj‘s expanding her Pink Friday brand to include her newly launched Pink Friday Nails. Unlike other press-on nail brands, Pink Friday Nails give customers an opportunity to make custom orders for their desired shape and length. Pink Friday Nails feature 11 dynamic designs and four custom shapes, with matte […]
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “performance” at Rolling Loud Los Angeles Thursday night left a little something to be desired. According to Variety, the two artists just stood onstage for an hour while songs from their album, Vultures 1, played. They were both dressed in dark hooded outfits, with Ye wearing a […]
