Michael B. Jordan attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Michael B. Jordan directs, produces and stars in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, a film he recently revealed was one of his…
The new film “Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy” is set to premiere on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime as part of the network’s “Love of a Lifetime” winter lineup. Directed by Gabourey Sidibe, it stars Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby in leading roles. This marks Sidibe’s television directorial debut and…
Mary J. Blige performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 at Piedmont Park on October 25, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) If you’re a fan of Mary J. Blige‘s Lifetime movies, here’s some good news. The singer has three more original films in the works as part of her extended deal with the network. Like her previous…
Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor’s schedule has been jam-packed, so no tour has been announced for her latest project, Escape Room. Still, she’s giving fans a taste of how the album sounds live. A new episode of her Cartunezzzz series has arrived, capturing her performance of “Bed of Roses,” “Final Destination,” “Pum Pum Jump”…
Marlon Wayans speaks onstage at the 83rd annual Golden Globes nominations announcement and media preview at The Beverly Hilton on December 08, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage) Marlon Wayans recently had a spat with 50 Cent for suggesting 50 would experience karma related to his Diddy documentary, but Marlon says it was…
Governors Ball 2026 lineup. (Courtesy of Governors Ball Music Festival) With a new album, Don’t Be Dumb, coming out on Jan. 16, A$AP Rocky is gearing up for a show where he’ll likely perform some of its new tracks. The rapper has been announced as one of the headliners of the 2026 Governors Ball, taking place June…
The United States Postal Service is releasing a new Black Heritage stamp featuring Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry in the United States. She’ll be the 49th figure honored in the series, which has included icons like Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, and Harriet Tubman. Part of…
This is a clutch-the-pearls moment for fans of Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” show! Two series regulars, Ebony Obsidian and Novi Brown, will not be reprising their respective roles as Karen and Sabrina in Sistas Season 10 after being part of the leading cast since the first installment. The network hasn’t confirmed whether either star will return…
Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Bruno Mars was all over the charts in 2025, with his #1 Lady Gaga duet “Die With a Smile,” which won a Grammy, and his collaboration with Rosé, “APT.,” which was a…
Daniel Caesar attends the DKMS Gala 2025 on October 14, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for DKMS Gala) It’s been nearly eight years, but Daniel Caesar is back on NPR’s Tiny Desk. Accompanied by an upright piano, a guitar and a 12-piece choir, he sang songs from his album Son of…
