Cardi B announces new freestyle, “Like What,” out Friday
CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images Cardi B will make her return to music Friday, March 1, with a new freestyle she’s calling “Like What.” The Bronx native announced the news on…
Oprah Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board after weight loss drug admission
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Oprah Winfrey has parted ways with WeightWatchers after nearly 10 years on the company’s board of directors, two months after her admission in December that she used a prescription…
Here’s what Black History Month means to Rev Run, Kierra Sheard and other Black entertainers
What started as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into an annual holiday observed all across the country. Black History Month is the time set aside to remember, honor and celebrate…
On this day in Black history: First Black Oscar winner, Aretha Franklin’s Grammy streak and more
On this day in Black history, February 29: — In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black person to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the…
Angela Bassett named one of ‘People’s Women Changing the World
Monica Schipper/Getty Images Angela Bassett has been named one of People‘s 2024 Women Changing the World — a list of eight honorees making a “major difference” with their “groundbreaking work.” The…
Jack Harlow launches his own Kentucky festival, which he’ll headline with SZA
Courtesy GAZEBO Festival Jack Harlow has frequently made sure to perform live in his home state of Kentucky, but now, he’s taking that dedication to the next level. The “Lovin On Me”…
“So devastated”: Ja Rule upset over denied entry into UK for Sunrise Tour
Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage Looks as if Ja Rule will not be traveling to the U.K. for his Sunrise Tour. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to air grievances about being…
Gabourey Sidibe and husband Brandon Frankel are expecting twins: “Double the fun!”
ABC/Maarten de Boer Actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, will soon be parents of twins. On Tuesday, the couple shared a joint Instagram post announcing the news. “Twin Delivery coming soon! Twinty Twinty…
Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Latto and more to headline inaugural TwoGether Land festival
ONE Musicfest/ Live Nation Urban One MusicFest has launched a new sister festival of hip-hop and R&B artists coming to Dallas, Texas, this summer. In partnership with Live Nation Urban, TwoGether…
On this day in Black history: ’Porgy and Bess’ opens on Broadway, first Black school in New York City and more
On this day in Black history, February 28: — In 1704, Frenchman Elias Neau established the first school open to Black people in New York City, which originally began as visits…