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Durand Bernarr reached a career milestone after winning his first Grammy Award, bringing national recognition back home to Cleveland. The win capped a journey defined by persistence, independence, and creative control. Bernarr earned the honor for his project BLOOM, taking home the award for Best Progressive R&B Album. The Grammy marked his first official win after years of critical praise and industry respect. The Ohio native built his career outside […]

Source: Peter Still / Getty A new trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about the life and legacy of the King of Pop, has officially been released. The new trailer for Lionsgate’s new film chronicling the life of Michael Jackson offers viewers a first look at the chronicling of Jackson’s life from Motown star to global phenomenon. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, aims to show the more complex […]

Source: Gary Gershoff / Getty BIA is putting a stop to a “whole lotta” online rumors. A social media user recently asked the Massachusetts MC, “is it true you slept with J. Cole?” She quickly shut the claim down, calling cap and responding, “No & I have never slept with a married man ever. Fake tea.” J. Cole and BIA previously collaborated on the 2022 track “LONDON,” and she recently […]

Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS The tea is piping hot on the latest edition of “Trending on the Timeline,” and this time, the hip-hop world is buzzing over The Grammy Awards and all that happened on music’s biggest night Here’s a closer look at the stories that had everyone talking about: Grammy Night Highlights The music industry’s biggest stars gathered for the Grammy Awards, and it was […]

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Kendrick Lamar Dominates the Grammys With Multiple Wins and Historic Milestone Hip hop took center stage at the Grammy Awards thanks to a huge night from Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick scored Best Rap Performance with Chains & Whips alongside Clipse, delivering one of the hardest hitting records of the year. He also picked up Best Melodic Rap Performance for Luther with SZA, blending emotion and lyricism […]

Source: Michael B. Jordan in ‘Sinners’ / Courtesy of Warner Bros. Sinners Soundtrack Earns Two Grammy Wins at the Grammy Awards The hit film Sinners is officially a Grammy winner and it didn’t just take home one trophy. The movie’s powerful soundtrack earned two Grammy Awards, winning Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, marking a huge moment for the film and its musical […]

Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty The 68th Annual Grammy Awards lit up the stage with unforgettable moments for Gospel and Christian music lovers. As the night unfolded, powerful voices and soul-stirring songs took center stage, energizing audiences and uplifting communities across the country. Throughout the ceremony, some of the genre’s brightest stars received well-deserved recognition for their phenomenal contributions. First, the spotlight turned to the legendary Cece Winans, who, alongside […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One It’s always a family reunion when gospel royalty steps into “The Nightly Spirit” studio. Host Darlene McCoy recently sat down with the incomparable Kierra Sheard-Kelly for a candid conversation that felt less like an interview and more like sister-talk between two powerhouses. From carrying the torch of a legendary musical dynasty to stepping boldly into new spiritual territories, Kierra opened up about what God […]

Source: Kehlani and Leon Thomas Lead the R&B Grammy Wins This Year The R&B categories delivered some of the most powerful moments of the night, led by Kehlani. After more than a decade in the industry, Kehlani finally earned her first two Grammy Awards, winning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. Fans across social media celebrated the long awaited recognition, calling it a major milestone for one of R&B’s […]