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Source: The moment R&B fans have been waiting for is finally here. On April 10, 2026, Usher Raymond and Chris Brown made an announcement that broke the internet. They announced their upcoming joint tour, cleverly titled the R&B Tour, representing Raymond & Brown. A double entendre honoring both the genre and their last names. TRENDING: Usher & Chris Brown Announce Joint “Raymond & Brown” Tour The Raymond & Brown tour signals a unified front […]

Al Pereira When it comes to the conversation surrounding women in hip-hop, you must give props to the pioneering emcee known lovingly to rap fans as Da Brat. While her moniker may bring to mind naiveness, there is nothing immature when it comes to her lyricism. Da Brat’s effortless flow, expert use of metaphors and quick-witted cadence truly set her apart from contemporaries of the era and successors who came […]

Source: JOHN MACDOUGALL / Getty Some roles define careers, and then there are roles that define legacies. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, is stepping into the shoes of his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic ‘Michael.’ The film opens in theaters on April 24. It’s said that audiences will not only be watching a biographical film, but they will be witnessing the debut of a young man who was born into one of music’s most iconic families, shaped […]

Ginny Winn UPDATED (4/13/26): Happy Birthday Al Green! As one of the purveyors of soul music, we would be remiss if we did acknowledge his milestone 80th birthday today (April 13) by reflecting on some of his best deep cuts. Revisit our “B-Side Bangers” from back in October when we celebrated the anniversary of his era-shifting fifth studio album, ‘I’m Still in Love with You.’ Enjoy some the often-overlooked gems […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Offset’s mother, Latabia Woodward, is speaking out as her son continues to recover after being shot. Woodward, who typically stays off social media when it comes to her son, whether the news is good or bad, broke her silence this time to address his recovery. She called his quick return to the stage nothing short of a miracle, noting that just days after being shot, […]

Michael Ochs Archives How can we even begin to explain the greatness of The Jackson 5 — also just The Jacksons, as they’ve professionally been known as since 1976 — that isn’t already universally understood amongst our culture? These six Black blood brothers from Gary, Indiana set forth on a journey in the 1960s to be stars of the burgeoning music scene being shaped at the time by icons like […]

Viktor Orbán, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, made a bid to extend his time in office with the help of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Despite the support of Trump and Vance for the Hungarian strongman, Viktor Orbán lost to Péter Magyar, with some calling it a rebuke of right-leaning political aims. As reported by CNN, Péter Magyar, representing the Tisza party, which promotes a center-right […]

Source: Duane Prokop / Getty The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 inductees, showcasing a dynamic mix of legendary artists across genres. This year’s class celebrates the enduring influence of rock, pop, hip-hop, and soul, with eight performers, five early influences, four musical excellence honorees, and one Ahmet Ertegun Award recipient. The performer category is headlined by iconic names like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Iron […]