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Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty BET+ is about to deliver a cinematic experience that celebrates one of R&B’s most iconic performers, Usher. The streaming platform, in partnership with Sony Music Vision, has officially announced that Usher: Rendezvous in Paris will premiere exclusively on BET+. Read more inside. According to a press release from Paramount Press, on May 8th the film will be released exclusively on BET+. It captures the eight-time Grammy award-winning […]

Source: Marvel Studios / Thunderbolts* Word on the streets is that Marvel Studios is back (even though they never left), according to reactions from those who saw the latest entry in the MCU, Thunderbolts*. Fans and critics, including our very own Bernard “Beanz” Smalls, got to see Thunderbolts* ahead of its May 2 release, and the consensus is that the movie is a return to the top-tier comic book movie […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Ari Lennox has officially left J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Sources confirmed that the soulful songstress known for her authentic artistry and velvety voice has parted ways after years of label struggles. Read more inside. TMZ confirmed on April 23, 2025 that the D.C.-bred singer is no longer signed to the label that helped launch her career, marking the end of an era for one of Dreamville’s […]

Source: Michael Owens / Getty The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) are shaping up to be a monumental celebration of music’s biggest names and genre-defying moves. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations and Beyoncé continues to make a statement in country music for her acclaimed album Cowboy Carter. Read more inside. Kendrick leads this year’s nominations with an impressive 10 nods, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty Jayme Lawson is having a major moment right now. From her standout role as “Pearline” in the new hit film Sinners to her steady rise across Hollywood’s biggest stages, the bombshell beauty is proving she’s got range—on screen and the red carpet. Whether posing at high-profile events or serving face at fashion week, Jayme’s style feels intentional and fly, yet effortless. And her radiant, melaninated skin […]

Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty This year’s TIME 100 gala wasn’t just about powerful speeches and accolades – it was a reminder of the growing influence of sports on culture. From the court to the beam and now to the red carpet, athletes own more than just game stats. They’re changing the game, and nobody has made that clearer than GOATs Serena Williams and Simone Biles. Showing that Black women […]

Source: Ian West – PA Images / Getty Ryan Coogler stepped out from his typical adaptation formula, making his original film debut with Sinners, and it’s been a success.  The vampire movie has some of the highest ratings Rotten Tomatoes has seen this year. It has surpassed its sales expectations —making $48 million domestically and $63 million globally— en route to the box office’s top spot.  Now, Coogler realizes how […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty Shannon Sharpe dug himself into a deep hole as he fights a $50 million sexual assault and battery case, and it seems to be getting deeper by the day.  The latest update reveals that the deal’s original terms have changed because the price went up. According to TMZ, Shannon Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny Davis, says the Super Bowl champ was willing to fork over $10 million […]

Source: Supreme / Supreme Hate or it or love, Supreme is always good for a clutch collaboration. The ubiquitous streetwear brand has linked with Spike Lee to create a capsule collection with the renowned director’s 40 Acres & A Mule production company. Source: Supreme / Supreme The Brooklyn-bred director and screenwriter skyrocketed to fame after the release of his self-funded, black and white classic film She’s Gotta Have It. The […]