Next month, the late, great Aretha Franklin will be honored with a concert celebration televised by CBS.  According to Detroit Free Press, in a tribute spearheaded by Clive Davis, who previously announced a celebration in August initially slated for November in New York, the legendary Queen of Soul will be …

The 2019 Grammys are coming and the nominations are in. Hip hop wins again with Kendrick Lamar leading total nominations with 8 and Drake coming next at 7. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Producer Boi-1da and Brandi Carlile each earned 6 nominations, which makes Carlile the most nominated woman at the 2019 Grammys.  Cardi B, …

As our forever first lady, Michelle Obama, embarks on her book tour to promote her New York Times bestseller, you may hear some of your favorite tunes. Questlove orchestrated the compilation of tracks. The three-part playlist entitled “The Michelle Obama Musiaqualogy,” which features songs by Sam Cooke, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie …

blogged by @lovelikejhoney Five days before her firework birthday, former first daughter, #MaliaObama was spotted for the second year in a row celebrating at the Hamptons hot spot, The Surf Lodge, with a group of her friends and secret service agents. The Surf Lodge, a restaurant and hotel, offers live …

  —blogged by @lovelikejhoney ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The annual celebration of achievements in the entertainment industry known as the #BETAwards went down this evening in Los Angeles, California. After almost 10 years, Oscar Award winning actor, #JamieFoxx, returned to host the award show at time when black excellence is taking the …

Blogged by @hshtgmike The Wrap reports that ‘Hidden Figures’ has accrued a domestic box office total of $162.8 million as of this past weekend. This puts the film, based on the true story of NASA’s black female mathematicians, ahead of last year’s blockbusters, ‘X-Men’ ($155.4 mil), ‘Star Trek’ ($158.8 mil), …

BET has announced that Prince will be honored at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday, June 26th. The network released a short video clip following the Billboard Music Awards tribute to the legend, suggesting Prince will be honored by BET as well. The  tribute will include live performances by Shelia …

African American actors and filmmakers have been taking a stand against the Oscars, threatening to boycott over the lack of diversity with this year’s nominees. Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay and Janelle Monae are just a few who are putting their money where their mouth is.  The trio are just a few …

EBONY Magazine released its 70th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Cover featuring Jesse Williams, Harry Belafonte, and Zendaya Coleman. The cover of the December/January issue boldly urges its readers to “Stand For Something”.  With a central focus on advocacy, audacity and the arts, the double issue also rolls out the 2015 Power 100 List, with a header that …

Hosted by “Blackish” stars, Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, the 14th annual BET Awards were held in Los Angeles , California at the Microsoft Theatre.  Complete with Diddy’s epic fall, this year’s ceremony etched its way into the Hall of Fame with dope performances (well most of them) and …

Shopping for the next style craze was just one of the many responsibilities that Tameka Raymond juggled for two decades. After attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, her professional career began as a dresser for Giorgio Armani fashion shows. She later lent her style dexterity to chart toppers …

  What exactly does it mean to be Red Carpet ready?   Fashion is suppose to be fun but turning heads at the same time. When celebs hit the red carpet, they are not wearing your everyday evening dresses or gowns. Celebs pick outfits that will have you either “Hitting …

What were some of your favorite albums to drop this year? Well the Grammy committee has come together once again to collectively decide the nominees for the 2013 Grammy Awards. A lot of fresh faces on the list including Frank Ocean, Wale, 2 Chainz, Miguel and Elle Varner. Even Nas …

Congratulations to Michael Kyser. He was named the first ever President of Black Music for Atlantic Records. The announcement was made today by Atlantic Chairwoman/COO Julie Greenwald . Julie Greenwald commented: “Kyser has been my trusted colleague and close friend for nearly 20 years, since we both joined Def Jam. …

Thousands of music fans are heading out to the desert in Indio, California for the 2019 #Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, just like music lovers have for the last 19 years. For the 20th Anniversary, Coachella’s lineup continues to thrill with #ChildishGambino and #ArianaGrande as headliners, along with # …