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Backup singers often stand in the shadows, harmonizing beautifully while the spotlight shines on the headliner. Yet, some of the biggest names in music began their journeys behind the mic as background vocalists, honing their craft and preparing for their own claim to fame.   LIKE BLACKAMERICAWEB ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE.   Remember when the “Queen of Christmas” had to put her backup singer(s) back in line? […]

Source: Tim Warner / Getty 50 Cent Reveals Drake’s Alleged ‘Opp List’: Who’s On It? 50 Cent has shocked fans by unveiling Drake’s so-called “opp list” during a recent interview with Big Boy TV. The list, which includes over 60 names, has sparked intrigue, especially amidst Drizzy’s ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar and his involvement in a lawsuit with UMG. The rapper revealed a printed version of the list, which […]

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Actor Jaleel White is out promoting his book entitled Growing Up Urkel, but he’s getting some backlash. White spoke with the Wilmington Library for his new book and talked about Family Matters getting left out of the conversation when people discuss the best Black television shows of all time. “Being a part of the ‘TGIF’ brand sometimes makes you feel like you don’t belong in […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty Before Muni Long became a trending songstress, the artist made big moves as a songwriter for some of your favorites. Born Priscilla Renea Hamilton, the multi-talented star’s career has been nothing short of amazing. Initially, the artist went by her government name, but she later adopted Muni Long’s moniker to reinvent herself in the music industry. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty The beauty of Black women is unmatched—and if anyone needed a reminder, they got it on December 9 at the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere. The celebrity-filled red carpet wasn’t just a celebration of Disney’s latest adaptation of the beloved classic; it was a full-on showcase of Black women. From now on the premiere will be known as the event where ‘everybody ate.’ Serving avant-garde […]

Source: Courtesy / Getty Last night (Dec. 9), Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King roared onto the scene with its world premiere at Los Angeles’ iconic Dolby Theatre. The star-studded event brought together the film’s talented cast, creative team, and an audience of celebrities who gathered to celebrate this highly anticipated prequel to the 2019 The Lion King. Among the night’s standout moments was the radiant presence of Blue Ivy Carter, who attended alongside […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix This week (December 10th), Netflix released the first look of their upcoming mystery drama The Residence. Continue reading to learn more about the highly anticipated series and when you can expect to see it. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion. The first look image shared today introduces […]

Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty It never hurts to splurge on yourself every now and then, especially if you happen to be a GRAMMY-winning, Hollywood-certified triple threat like Coco Jones. In this week’s “My First Time,” the Bel-Air actress took us back to a time when she had to actually be pressured into dropping dollars on a designer bag for herself. That alone says a lot when considering her chokehold […]

Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty When it comes to the most talented and creative artists in the industry, Teyana Taylor has to be one of the first names that comes to mind. Today (December 10th), the singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director celebrates her 34th birthday! Continue reading to check out a gallery of some of our favorite photos of her over the years that prove […]