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✕ Eric Benét/JBR Creative Group When considering the timeless voices of modern soul music, many names can come to mind. However, no one would argue if you threw the incomparable Eric Benét on the list of G.O.A.T.’s in the world of R&B. With three decades and counting in the game, the Milwaukee-born crooner is taking matters into his own hands under is own independent label, JBR Creative Group, that’s already […]

Source: SOPA Images / Getty The GRAMMYs are once again celebrating faith, inspiration, and the power of music that uplifts the soul. This year’s nominees in the Gospel and Contemporary Christian categories reflect the depth and diversity of today’s faith-filled sounds, from church choirs to contemporary worship, and from gospel greats to new voices carrying the message of hope to a new generation. Below are the nominees for the 2026 […]

Source: Melissa Nyomi Stoll / other Ciara and Russell Wilson couldn’t keep their eyes off each other at the private screening of their new film, Sarah’s Oil in theaters now.  The glow between them was undeniable — those familiar looks of love that have carried them through nearly a decade of marriage still lingered in every smile, every gentle touch. The two sat close, whispering, laughing, and sharing that same magnetic spark they had when […]

Source: The 2026 Grammy nominations were released today (Nov. 7) on their website. The anticipation is at an all-time high. With new categories and a year full of viral hits, emotional albums, and genre-bending records, the Recording Academy’s choices are expected to shake up the culture once again. Check out the full Grammy nominations list and a few of our predictions inside. According to TODAY, the Recording Academy has added two […]

STAN HONDA The saga of Diddy’s downward spiral from king of New York City nightlife and the music industry at whole into a disgraced (and rapidly-greying!) imprisoned has-been is one to seriously be studied. Once the face of celebrity liquor sponsorships during his glory days alongside Ciroc and Diageo, the 56-year-old inmate is currently being reprimanded behind bars for allegedly getting caught by prison officials with bunk-made alcohol. Tough break! […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One The Grand Hustle king, T.I.P. “T.I.” Harris, is making moves beyond the music studio and the big screen, diving headfirst into the world of stand-up comedy. During a recent interview, the Atlanta icon gave fans an inside look at his latest venture, the “Haha Mafia,” a collective of comedic talent he’s bringing to the forefront. Joined by comedian Fatman Deezy, T.I. shared his excitement […]

Source: Courtesy / Swank Publishing “Baldy” The Film Is A Hilarious & Relatable Journey To Self-Acceptance For many Black men, the barbershop is more than just a place to get a haircut; it’s a sanctuary, a comedy club, and a space for honest conversations. It’s often where major life moments, like the first sign of a receding hairline, are met with both jokes and brotherly advice. This universal experience is […]

Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Sherri Shepherd’s three-decade journey in comedy, acting, and television was cemented in Hollywood history on Monday as she received the 2,827th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The celebrated talk show host was surrounded by a powerful circle of friends and colleagues, including Tyler Perry, Niecy Nash, and radio legend Tom Joyner, who came out to honor her incredible career. The ceremony, held in […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty GloRilla Surprises Her Dad With a New Jaguar at His Retirement Party Some moments just hit different — and this one might be GloRilla’s most heart-warming flex yet. Over the weekend, the Memphis rapper surprised her father with a brand-new Jaguar at his retirement party after nearly 30 years of working for the U.S. Post Office. The video quickly made its way around social media, […]