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Source: WWD / Getty The wait for Rihanna’s highly anticipated ninth studio album continues. According to the nine-time Grammy winner, it will be well worth it. Read more about what we know about her upcoming project inside. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 37-year-old star opened up about her long absence from music, her creative journey, and why she refused to release anything that didn’t reflect her evolution. No Genre, No Limits […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The world lost a giant today (Februry 22nd), as news broke that legendary artist Roberta Flack peacefully passed away at the age of 88. Continue reading to learn more about the musical icon and to take a trip down memory lane with some of her unforgettable hits! Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain, North Carolina and was raised in Arlington, Virginia. Flack grew up […]

Source: getty / Getty The news of musical icon Roberta Flack’s passing continues to ripple through the music and entertainment industries. The 88-year-old singer died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Her death follows a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Back in November 2022, her representatives revealed that the illness had made it difficult for her to speak or sing. Roberta Flack inspired generations of […]

Michael Ochs Archives For those who can remember the golden era of R&B during the 1980s, it didn’t get much better than DeBarge. Although an all-too-brief run on the charts that ended early due to personal turmoils and run-ins with the law, the group’s musical legacy carried on as one of the most-sampled musicians in both contemporary R&B and hip-hop, including by late rap legends The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty Kevin Durant recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to give his praises to J. Cole, showering the rapper with accolades for his latest track “cLOUDs.” Durant, known for his candor, expressed admiration for Cole’s mastery, stating, “I don’t care about none of that fake tough guy sh*t. This is mastery,” acknowledging the precision and attention to detail in the song. It was a gesture that highlighted […]

Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty At a recent concert, Lil Wayne straight-up cut Birdman off mid-speech, and it went viral. Birdman, doing what he does best—talking big about the Cash Money legacy—was in the middle of his usual talk-heavy moment when Wayne wasn’t having it. Out of nowhere, Wayne hit the DJ with a quick “Alright, let’s go, let’s go,” and just like that, the DJ dropped the next song, […]

Dan Bongino, a popular podcaster known for putting forth conspiracy theories, was appointed as the deputy director of the FBI over the weekend By President Donald Trump. Dan Bongino will be second in command to FBI chief Kash Patel, and many online have shared their thoughts. President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate the addition of Dan Bongino to the FBI leadership role. From Truth Social: Great […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty SNL alums Martin Short and Maya Rudolph’s COVID-19 diagnosis led Steve Martin to refer to a “curse” on the cast of the anniversary special. On Thursday night (Feb. 20), veteran comedic actor Steve Martin shared on social media that fellow comic Martin Short had come down with COVID-19 after the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live last Sunday (Feb. 16), potentially catching it from […]

Source: Unique Nicole / Getty The 56th NAACP Image Awards, held this past weekend, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was a night of celebration, recognition, and powerful messages. The evening honored outstanding achievements in film, television, music, and literature by people of color and stood out for its advocacy, support for communities in need, and bold fashion statements.   Notable Winners and Performances Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, directed by […]