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Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Miguel is gearing up for his “Chaos” tour and fans are already imagining the type of cinematic experience he might bring to the stage. After all, the visuals from his latest project took the internet by storm. But according to the Grammy winning artist, the real magic this time will not be on a screen. It will be in the music and the moments. During […]

Scott Mills, who serves as president and CEO of BET Media Group, will vacate the role in a few weeks after serving at the company for more than two decades. Scott Mills informed BET staff of his moves via an internal memo and thanked his predecessors for paving the way for his ascension. Deadline reports that Scott Mills informed the staff of his decision this week and finalized his exit […]

Source: Cr8 Agency / other We at Praise 102.5 always knew Jekalyn Carr to be a doll… but now, she really IS a doll! The Grammy & Stellar Award-winning artist and Praise midday personality is releasing the Jekalyn Carr Doll on Friday, December 5. The doll was designed by Jekalyn herself to capture the confidence, strength, and true beauty from within. “…Creating The Jekalyn Carr Doll has been a dream […]

Source: OkayPlayer / VP Records Last night, OkayPlayer and VP Records threw an exclusive opening Art Basel party in Miami. The vibes were set at the beautiful Sagamore South Beach, where influencers from around the globe came together to celebrate music and art. The night featured live body-painting and music throughout the event. Reggae legend Shaggy hosted the festivities and delivered a special performance, running through classics like “It Wasn’t […]

Source: John Nacion / Getty The search for a new and fresh love is officially over for this Georgia peach! Porsha Williams has hard-launched her first public relationship since finalizing her divorce. Confirmation of Porsha Williams’ new girlfriend, Patrice “Sway” McKinney, came via a dedicated and affectionate birthday tribute on Instagram, solidifying her new chapter. On Friday, November 28, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, who filed for divorce from ex-husband Simon […]

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty The Holiday season is officially in full swing, and if there’s one thing our community knows how to do, it’s set the vibe. The lights, the food, the matching pajamas. None of it hits the same without a soundtrack that feels like home. Check out the ultimate Black Christmas playlist inside. Black artists have shaped the sound of Christmas for generations, blending gospel roots, soul, […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Big K.R.I.T. is back and feeling better than ever. The Mississippi rapper recently joined Incognito and DJ Misses on Posted on the Corner to discuss his new project, Dedicated to Cali Burritz, which dropped, December 5th. He also opened up about his personal growth and evolution as an artist. “I’m happy…I’m in a good space. I got just a lot of new energy around […]

Al Pereira When looking back at the trajectory of any emcee to step foot into the world of hip-hop since its inception over 50 years ago in The Bronx on August 11, 1973, there hasn’t been anything quite like what we’ve seen accomplished by Shawn Corey Carter, otherwise known to the world as JAY-Z. Inspired by the NYC subway lines that connect to Marcy Ave in his native neighborhood of […]

Source: City of Birmingham / birminghamal.gov Is it the smile, his glowing melanin, or the uniform? Maybe all three but the internet aunties have been going crazy over the Birmingham Chief of Police Michael Pickett. But who is he? We take a dive into finding out just who this 90s fine brother is in uniform and what he’s all about. Plus we’ll drop a few of our favorite pictures of […]