New York City MTA Crews watching as Teyana Taylor films for a Valentine’s Day campaign (Marc A. Hermann / MTA) If your Valentine’s Day plans include hopping on a subway or bus or train in New York City over the weekend, your ears will be in for a special treat. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority tapped…
Brent Faiyaz dropped off ICON, his long-awaited third studio album. Described as “minimalist and polished” R&B, the album with no features is complete with 10 tracks. It includes the previously released “Have To,” which earned the singer the #1 Billboard spot on the R&B Airplay chart.  Mike WiLL Made-It tapped YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Chief Keef for “Rooms,” a bass-heavy fast track that…
Iyanla Vanzant (OWN) Iyanla Vanzant’s TV empire is expanding. The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Friday that it greenlit two new specials featuring the beloved speaker and life coach. News of the specials arrives on the heels of the positive audience response of Iyanla: The Inside Fix, an in-depth reimagining of Vanzant’s original 2012 series, Fix My Life. …
Montell Jordan performs at Juicy Fest 2025 on January 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images) Montell Jordan is living as a cancer-free man. The “This is How We Do it” singer opened up to People magazine about his cancer journey, confirming that for the second time he is no longer battling the disease. …
A Boogie (August Daft) A Boogie wit da Hoodie is back with a new project — this time, a six-track EP called Before Artistry. It features tracks with Kyle Richh, Trippie Redd and Zeddy Will. Before Artistry is more than just new music for the rapper, who is celebrating his 10-year rap anniversary. “Ten years in this game feels…
Jill Scott ‘To Whom This May Concern’ album artwork (Blues Babe Records) Jilly from Philly is back. After a more than 10-year hiatus, Jill Scott has released a new album, To Whom This May Concern. It’s the soul singer’s sixth studio album following her Billboard #1 project Woman, which released back in 2015. “I did not have a creative block,” Scott…
Kelly Rowland and Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith in ‘Relationship Goals’ (Ryan Fivish/Prime) (SPOILER ALERT) Kelly Rowland and Method Man both have quite the catalogs, but when it comes to picking a song for a Valentine’s Day playlist, neither choose their own hits. Kelly, known for her solo work and as a member of Destiny’s Child, chose Snoh Aalegra’s “Do 4…
Ja Rule attends the 2023 City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala at Pacific Design Center on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Ja Rule is feeling a bit remorseful about his involvement in a recent public shouting match. In a statement to ABC News, the rapper apologized for his “out…
Kerry Washington Headshot (Photo provided by Essence Magazine for Essence Black Women in Hollywood) Essence has revealed this year’s list of stars to be honored at the Black Women in Hollywood event, naming Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler. The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps shape the…
Viola Davis attends the Academy Museum 5th annual gala in Partnership with Rolex at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. She’ll receive…
