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Source: Getty / Getty Music producer and songwriter Jermaine Dupri, is widely for his contributions to R&B and hip-hop and is no stranger to speaking his mind. Recently, he publicly expressed his frustration with Rolling Stone Magazine for their dismissal of Michael Jackson’s song, “The Lady in My Life,” labeling it undeserving of its spot on the iconic Thriller album. The critique appeared in a Rolling Stone article titled, “50 […]

Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty We are sad to report that Chris Jasper, a singer-songwriter who played a key role in crafting the sound of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, passed away at the age of 73. A family statement shared on Jasper’s Facebook page confirmed that he passed away on Sunday, February 23, following a cancer diagnosis in December 2024. Born on December 30, 1951, the Cincinnati native started studying classical piano at […]

Source: Dave Benett / Getty When Burberry closes London Fashion Week, they do it with style—and star power. The label’s runway show front row at the Tate Modern was a who’s who of fashion icons and trendsetters, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Lauryn Hill turned heads in a full Burberry ensemble, Law Roach kept it cool in black leather, and Jodie Turner-Smith was suited with sophistication. Let’s not […]

Source: Unique Nicole / Getty / Kamala Harris In her first TV appearance since leaving office, our MVP, Kamala Harris, delivered a moving speech at the NAACP Image Awards that left social media reflecting on the kind of energy we could have had in the White House instead of what we are currently dealing with. Saturday Night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, everyone was on their feet as […]

Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty / Joy Reid Joy Reid will host her final show on MSNBC this week, and many folks are understandably BIG MAD about that. Joy Reid has lost her evening news show as part of a lineup shakeup at MSNBC spearheaded by Rebecca Kutler, the network’s new president. Sources familiar with the matter tell CNN that Kutler plans to replace The ReidOut, which has been on […]

Source: Jack Mitchell / Getty The music industry is mourning the loss of legendary singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, who passed away on Feb. 24 at the age of 88. RELATED: Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 In a career spanning over 40 years, Flack was responsible for some of the smoothest melodies and meaningful lyrics in soul music. From “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” and “The First […]

Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty Tina Knowles made a bold fashion statement during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Feb. 24. The 71-year-old star stunned viewers in a striking red Amsale ensemble that left everyone in awe. Known for her iconic style, Knowles, who is the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, wore an elegant off-the-shoulder top paired with matching trousers from the high-end boutique, as reported […]

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 […]