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After everything that Brandy and Monica, two pioneers of the ’90s R&B era who once saw themselves at odds, had to get through personally in order to currently come together as a duo for their well-received The Boy Is Mine Tour, nobody would’ve thought that it would result in yet another beef with one of their chanteuse contemporaries. Especially when that chanteuse just so happens to be Beyoncé. RELATED: Norwood […]

Source: C Brandon / Getty Soul singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife are hospitalized after an early morning apartment fire in Minnesota on Friday (Dec.5). As reported by KARE 11, a fire broke out in a third-floor unit at the Willoway Apartments in Burnsville. A neighbor spotted the fire at around 1:30 am and called 911. Burnsville Fire officials immediately called a three-alarm alert to bring in additional help from […]

Source: Dominik Bindl / Getty Pharrell’s Political Remarks Spark Outrage. And a Rebuttal… Pharrell Williams is setting the record straight. After sparking debate with comments on politics and division in America, the Grammy-winning producer and Louis Vuitton creative director used his platform at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards to respond. He didn’t hold back a bit. While accepting the FNAA “Shoe of the Year” award for his Adidas collaboration, […]

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, […]