Lizzo and SZA attend Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images for Netflix) SZA helped Lizzo work through her feelings regarding the reception to her latest album cause she’s Lizzo girl, they codependent. Speaking on the Proto Pop podcast, she admitted…
Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) The BET Awards 2026 returned Sunday night, honoring Black excellence across music, television, film and more. T.I. kicked off the show fresh off the release of his final…
Singer/songwriter D’Angelo performs onstage during the Samsung Supper Club at SXSW 2015 on March 15, 2015, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Samsung) BET has announced the artists who will come together for its all-star tribute performances during Sunday night’s BET Awards. Helping honor Ms. Lauryn Hill, who will receive the Living Legend Icon Award,…
Naturi Naughton attends The Fifth Annual Black Women On Broadway Awards at Current at Chelsea Piers on June 01, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Natasha Moustache/Getty Images) You might have recently seen Naturi Naughton showing off her acting chops on Power, Power Book II: Ghost and The Nowhere Man, but now, she’s ready…
Steve Lacy teams with SZA for his new single “is it cool?” It’s described in a press release as a “confessional reckoning with self-sabotaging habits and tumultuous romances, brought to life by two of R&B’s most influential voices.” “is it cool?” is set to appear on Steve’s upcoming album, oh yeah?, due out on July 17. After premiering…
Music legend Lionel Richie headlines the Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Concert on May 15, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Acrisure Amphitheater) Lionel Richie is postponing his next two shows after falling ill on stage in Minnesota during the first night of his nationwide tour with Earth Wind and Fire on Wednesday. A…
Brandy Norwood performs onstage during 2026 Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 29, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) It’s been eight years since Essence last held its Black Women in Music event, but the celebration is officially back. The organization…
SZA attends the 27th Annual Webby Awards on May 15, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards) SZA’s hard work, dedication and success have earned her a spot in the New Jersey Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted in the category of performing arts and entertainment, and is…
Druski attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) The countdown to the 2026 BET Awards continues with the announcement of a four-part series titled Behind the Image: BET Awards Edition. Set to premiere on BET just hours before the main show on Sunday,…
Ms. Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the 2026 Global Citizen Live Rio de Janeiro Festival on June 6, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images for Global Citizen) Ms. Lauryn Hill has revealed the lineup for her Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival in England, which will be hosted by Dave Chappelle.…
