Soul/R&B
Lalah Hathaway Preps Release Of New Album ‘MADE IN CHICAGO’
5X GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST LALAH HATHAWAY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM MADE IN CHICAGO RELEASING OCT 1 IN COMMEMORATION OF DONNY HATHAWAY’S BIRTHDAY LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE “CAN’T LET GO” LIVE DATES ACROSS...
Q Parker – Stare
Q PARKER KICKS OFF THE NEXT ERA OF EVOLUTION OF ROMANCE WITH NEW SINGLE “STARE” New Single and Lyric Video Out as the First Release From Evolution...
The Real Story Behind the Force MDs’ Rise to Fame
In this rare and raw conversation, Kahlil Lundy and Stevie D Lundy, two founding voices of the legendary Force MCs, break down the untold story of how R&B and hip-hop...
Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications
CHANCE THE RAPPER EARNS 11 NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS AS ‘COLORING BOOK’ GOES PLATINUM Joey Bada$$ Surprises Chance Onstage at Sold-out NYC’s SummerStage to Present Three of His New Certifications During...
Sports
TV/Film
‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Returns Wednesday, October 7
BET'S HIT DRAMA "TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS" RETURNS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF ITS MILESTONE 10TH SEASON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, AT...
The Varnell Hill Show Premieres September 1, 2026
Martin’s fan-favorite character Varnell Hill is ready for his close-up on Paramount+ Tuesday, September 1. The Varnell Hill Show reunites...
Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’
(Photo credit: Solaiman Fazel) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANET JACKSON AND AIRTAB MUSIC ANNOUNCE JANET JACKSON: CONTROL 40 — THE...
Viola Davis to Star In, Executive Produce New Film ‘Ascent’
Paramount+ is adding another high-profile original to its growing slate, bringing together one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed performers and one...
2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
The 2026 Urban Film Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend, Celebrating 11 Years of Free Film, Culture, and Community in Miami...
Hip-Hop
Personnel
Cheyney University Names Fred Reynolds Director of Athletics
Cheyney University Names Nationally Respected Division I Administrator Fred Reynolds Director of Athletics Reynolds brings nearly two decades of collegiate athletics experience focused on student success, academic excellence and athletic department growth CHEYNEY, PA – Cheyney University...
Mýa Signs with WME
Mýa Signs with WME LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2026 – WME announced today that it has signed GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, SAG Award-winning actress, dancer, creator, producer, and entrepreneur Mýa...
Papa Keith Prepares For New Role at iHeartMedia
South Florida Radio Icon Papa Keith Expands His Influence with a New National Role at iHeartMedia Longtime 103.5 The Beat Personality Continues Community Impact, Weekend Radio Show, and Podcast While...
Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D. Named 14th President of Jackson State University (JSU)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAMES DENISE JONES GREGORY AS 14TH PRESIDENT OF JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY Alumna and interim leader selected after national search JACKSON, Miss. (April 21, 2026) — After...
Business
Young Chris Releases ‘Brief Intermission’ EP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YOUNG CHRIS "BRIEF INTERMISSION" NEW EP OUT NOW STILL HERE. STILL PHILLY. STILL STANDING. FOLLOWING THE...
Cheyney University Names Fred Reynolds Director of Athletics
Cheyney University Names Nationally Respected Division I Administrator Fred Reynolds Director of Athletics Reynolds brings nearly two decades of collegiate athletics experience...
Cheryl ‘Salt’ James Preps Release of ‘Salty N Lit’ for September 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GRAMMY-AWARD WINNER/ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMER CHERYL "SALT" JAMES ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “SALTY N LIT” ...
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Drake to Scale OVO (October’s Very Own)
Authentic Partners with Drake to Scale OVO Globally Authentic acquires majority stake in OVO intellectual property, with Drake retaining significant...
Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications
CHANCE THE RAPPER EARNS 11 NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS AS ‘COLORING BOOK’ GOES PLATINUM Joey Bada$$ Surprises Chance Onstage at Sold-out...