India Arie criticizes Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe ‘Essence’ Fest dance session

Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for ESSENCE India Arie isn’t holding back — especially when it comes to a recent performance at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.  Taking to Instagram Tuesday, July 4, the neo-soul…

50 years of hip-hop: Lola Brooke drops reimagined version of Clipse’s “Grindin”

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke released a remix version of The Clipse‘s hit song, “Grindin‘.” In honor of 50 years of hip-hop, Lola teamed up with Mass Appeal, Google Pixel…

Beyoncé reschedules two Renaissance tour dates, cancels Pittsburgh show

Carlijn Jacobs Bad news for some of the BeyHive.  The upcoming Pittsburgh stop on Beyoncé‘s Renaissance World Tour has been canceled, and the Seattle and Kansas City shows have been rescheduled. “Due to…

Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure’ is available on Netflix & fans are here for it

Glen Wilson/HBO Issa Rae‘s hit comedy drama Insecure is available on Netflix and for fans of the popular series, it’s the best news yet.  Netflix announced the award-winning show and all five seasons can now…

Jay-Z’s mom Gloria Carter ties the knot

Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Congratulations are in order for Jay-Z‘s mom Gloria Carter, who married her partner Roxanne Wiltshire this past weekend.  As captured in images by TMZ, the star-studded event saw the likes of A-listers such as Tyler…

Megan Thee Stallion on creating her legacy: “I want to be known as someone that … stayed true to herself”

Josh Brasted/WireImage Despite her long list of accolades and achievements, Megan Thee Stallion wishes to be known as more than just a music artist.  Ahead of her headlining performance at the 2023 Essence Festival of…

Tune in for Boyz II Men, Babyface and more on A Capitol Fourth

Capitol Concerts Tuesday, July 4, is Independence Day, and as always, PBS is celebrating with its annual special A Capitol Fourth. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, this year’s concert features performances by Babyface, Boyz II…

I love you, you love me — or not: Producer says upcoming ‘Barney’ film with Daniel Kaluuya will be adult-oriented

ABC — Matthew Peyton/Getty Images While an upcoming big-screen movie starring the purple dinosaur Barney might not exactly come to mind when thinking of heavy movies like Everything Everywhere All…

Music notes: Nicki Minaj, Floyd Mayweather and more

Nicki Minaj recently made headlines after mentioning TV personality Natalie Nunn in her song “Endless Fashion” from Lil Uzi Vert‘s new album, Pink Tape. “Ayo, even if my name was Natalie, none these … still…

Ja Rule tries to “keep the traditions rolling” with 4th of July fireworks

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Ja Rule is getting ready to light things up for the Fourth of July. He’ll be taking the stage for a performance at the Macy’s Independence Day Parade in New…