What a proud moment for the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” as Mattel is introducing a new Barbie, honoring Fort Worth’s own, Opal Lee. Ms. Lee is known for her lifelong activism. The Barbie Inspiring Women series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way for…
Vince Staples in ‘The Vince Staples Show’ (Ser Baffo/NETFLIX) Bad news for fans of The Vince Staples Show. The Netflix comedy has been canceled. Deadline announced the news Wednesday, citing low viewership as the reason for the cancellation. The outlet reported that the show’s second season placed at #1,446 on Netflix’s Second Half of 2025 viewership report,…
Idris Elba in ‘Hijack’ season 2 (Courtesy of Apple TV) More episodes of Hijack season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV, with Idris Elba returning as professional negotiator Sam Nelson. After surviving a plane hijacking in season 1, Sam ends the season 2 premiere with a plot twist no one saw coming: He is now the mastermind…
Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor is giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come when she hosts the Jan. 23 episode of Saturday Night Live. She flexes her acting chops in a promo clip released on social media Wednesday. In the teaser, Teyana listens as cast member Ashley Padilla vents about…
Portrait of American Rock & R&B musician Billy Preston as he poses against a red backgound, London, England, January 28, 1972. (Photo by TPLP/Getty Images) We are getting our first look at the upcoming documentary about legendary musician Billy Preston. A trailer for Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It has just been released, featuring…
Pharrell Williams walks the runway during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026, in Paris, France. (Photo by Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images) Pharrell not only designs menswear collections at the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, he creates music there. He debuted four tracks recorded and produced at…
Christopher “Tricky” Stewart attend the GRAMMY FutureNOW event at the W Atlanta Buckhead on April 5, 2014,c in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Catrina Maxwell/WireImage for NARAS) The latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among the 2026 class. Tricky is credited for writing songs including Rihanna‘s…
Ty Dolla $ign performs during Young Thug & Friends: A Benefit Concert at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) With a Grammy nomination in the best melodic rap performance category, Ty Dolla $ign has decided to celebrate. He’s partnered with his EZMNY Records label to host a party ahead…
Mary J. Blige performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 at Piedmont Park on October 25, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage) Mary J. Blige has racked up several hits over her career, but there are a few songs she chose to pass on. During an appearance on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo…
Mariah Carey is the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year (Ethan James Green/MusiCares) MusiCares has announced the lineup of artists set to honor Mariah Carey, its 2026 person of the year. The tribute will feature performances by Billy Porter, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend, along with a special DJ set from Mariah’s frequent collaborator Jermaine Dupri,…
