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Source: Jason Armond / Getty Before the red carpets, blockbuster movies, platinum albums, and sold-out tours, many of the biggest stars in entertainment started in the most unexpected place: commercials. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] Long before they became household names, these future icons were just hopeful newcomers trying to land their first gig, often appearing in local ads, fast-food spots, toy campaigns, and TV commercials that […]

Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the Courts Lil Durk’s lawyers are pushing back against new RICO charges ahead of his trial next month. In a new court filing, attorneys for the Chicago rapper is demanding for the newly filed charges to be separated from his August 20 trial or for the trial to be dismissed altogether. His legal team claims in the filing that the […]

Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Kirk Franklin found himself in the middle of a viral moment after his Philadelphia concert was canceled because of severe weather. The gospel legend was supposed to headline the Gospel on Independence event during the Wawa Welcome America Festival, but lightning and heavy rain forced organizers to shut things down before he could perform. Even with the disappointment, Kirk still came out to greet fans. […]

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. […]