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Lawrence Sumulong / © Lincoln Center Being in command of an audience over the span of decades is no easy feat, yet somehow the surviving ladies of Labelle have made it look that way for well over 60 years and counting. Starting as a quartet back when they were still getting the lineup and group name down pact, it would be the trio consisting of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and […]

Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Teyana Taylor was in tears as she accepted the ‘Icon Of The Year’ honor at the 2026 BET Awards from Janet Jackson. Teyana, a proud Janet fan, couldn’t believe her idol was presenting her with the achievement. Dressed in a backless cobalt blue dress, she ran to the stage to embrace Janet, who looked fab in a silky du-ray under her fedora and a t-shirt that said 2pac. […]

Source: Barry Brecheisen / Getty Twista has found himself in legal trouble over allegations that he failed to pay his federal income taxes over several years. The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty in federal court after being charged with five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes. The charges stem from tax years spanning 2019 through 2023. According to court documents, Twista continued earning income from live performance, album […]

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Fat Joe just picked up a significant victory in his ongoing legal battle. A federal judge has sanctioned the attorney representing his former hype man, calling out the lawyer’s conduct during the discovery process and ordering additional steps as the case moves forward.

Source: @nia_noelle / Reach Media Few artists have transformed a genre quite like gospel icon Kirk Franklin. When he emerged on the music scene in the early 1990s, gospel music was already rich with tradition, but Franklin introduced a fresh new sound with modern energy, and cultural relevance that put gospel music on a new trajectory. In 1993 Franklin released “Kirk Franklin & The Family” This project blended traditional gospel […]

Source: Parkwood Entertainment / Live Nation There’s no denying that Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of modern times, and when she takes the stage it’s rarely just a performance. Over the course of her career, she has transformed live apperances into culture moments that spark conversation, inspire trends on social media, and leaving an imprint on the music industry like no other. Wheather celebrating Black culture, embracing […]

Starz / Power Book III: Raising Kanan Previously on Raising Kanan, the Thomas clan is officially down one after Kanan (MeKai Curtis) “accidentally” killed his uncle, Lou Lou’s (Malcolm Mays), instead of his mother, Raq (Patina Miller). This week, the fallout from that death continues with Marvin (London Brown) still on the hunt for Unique (Joey Bada$$) and the surprise exit of one of Southside’s biggest power players. Pernessa Hits […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty At BET 2026, Michael and Tanya Trotter—known as The War and Treaty—sat down with Jasmine Sanders to discuss Black country music history, their Maryland love story, and their new album, The Story of Michael and Tanya. Their core message: Black artists built country music, and the genre has always been home. ✕ The War and Treaty walked into BET 2026 carrying a message bigger than […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty hen Eric Benét sat down with Jasmine Sanders of the DL Hughley Show at the BET Awards, the conversation never stayed in one lane. The R&B veteran came ready to talk music, but he also brought hard questions about ownership, honesty, and the quiet struggles too many Black men carry alone. ✕ Turning 40 Flipped a Switch Benét has built a reputation lately for letting […]