Punkie Johnson announces she’s not returning to ‘Saturday Night Live’
NBCUniversal Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Punkie Johnson says she won’t be returning to the show for its 50th season this fall. Johnson broke the news following a…
New Music Friday: Big Sean, Tory Lanez, Doechii and more
— It’s a family affair on Big Sean‘s “On Up.” The clip, shot from his son’s point of view, gives fans a look into a day in the life of baby…
The LOX goes through their hits on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE Just days after releasing Kehlani‘s Tiny Desk performance, NPR is back with another episode. This time, hip-hop takes the stage, with The LOX running…
Lil Yachty says he’s getting off the internet: “I’m deleting the apps off my phone”
Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images Lil Yachty is over the internet. In an Instagram Live Thursday, he revealed that with the exception of his podcast, he’s stepping away from the…
Will Smith, Coco Jones perform at event celebrating upcoming third season of ‘Bel-Air’
Peacock With the upcoming third season of Bel-Air on the way, Peacock hosted a summer barbecue to celebrate, which featured a surprise performance from Will Smith. Will, who serves as…
Beyoncé narrated Simone Biles commercial
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Before Simone Biles made history with her Olympic gold medal-winning performance at the women’s gymnastics all-around finals, she starred in a commercial narrated by Queen Bey and soundtracked…
ICYMI: Angel Reese surprises Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna drops “One of Wun” video and more
— While onstage at Lollapalooza, Megan Thee Stallion got a surprise from Angel Reese. The two hugged before dancing to “Where Them Girls At?” from the rapper’s album Megan. Also featured on the project is…
Colman Domingo on brotherhood, bringing prison arts programs to the mainstream in ‘Sing Sing’
Black Bear Pictures, Marfa Peach Company, Edith Productions Colman Domingo‘s worked alongside mainstream actors, but in Sing Sing, out now, he joins a group of incarcerated men who’ve been flexing their acting…
Flavor Flav helped Olympian pay off her rent
Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images An Olympian doesn’t need to worry about August’s rent thanks to some help from Flavor Flav. After venting about her inability to make the full payment, Veronica Fraley received…
B2K, H.E.R. and more join Jhené Aiko at LA stop of Magic Hour tour
Def Jam Recordings Jhené Aiko kicked off the second leg of her sold-out Magic Hour tour Wednesday, and it was filled with surprises. Ab-Soul, H.E.R., her sister Mila J and B2K joined…