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Music in the 1990s felt at its peak, particularly with the soundscape coming from both hip-hop and R&B. Amongst the many hitmakers formed a crew of all-stars who stretched, remixed, triple-layered and completely changed not only the mainstream sound in those particular genres, but the music industry as a whole. Through the serenading vocals of Aaliyah, expert lyricism of Missy Elliott, trailblazing production from the mind of Timbaland, heartthrob appeal […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty In They Fight, the boxing ring is not simply a place where young men learn how to throw a punch. It is a sanctuary, a classroom and, for some, the first place where someone sees what they might become. The powerful new sports drama, streaming on Hulu July 17, centers on Walt Manigan, a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life, reconnect with the mother […]

Variety Black Hollywood has seen its fair share of exemplary talents, yet few have displayed the diverseness, emotional depth or a resume that extends from film and television all the way to theatre quite like Danny Glover. As he prepares for a milestone 80th birthday celebration later this month, the renowned actor has bravely decided to go public with news of his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease following a diagnosis back […]

✕ Q Parker is not slowing down. Thirty years into a career that began with 112 and has evolved into a full-scale solo romance movement, the self-proclaimed “romance dealer” sat down with Love and R&B host KG Smooth to talk legacy, new music, and what fans can expect when he takes the stage at the Love and R&B Lounge aboard the One Voyage 2026 cruise. “There’s people that I need […]

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 […]