Roc Nation Distribution Rihanna returns with her first new song and video since 2022’s “Lift Me Up,” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Like that song, the new one, “Friend of Mine,” is also from a movie soundtrack: Smurfs, the upcoming live-action/animated hybrid film in which Rihanna plays Smurfette. The video starts with Rihanna walking through…
Chrris Lowe/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME The Chi is back for season 7, and so is Jason Weaver. He joined the show as Rashaad, an ex-con looking to find his way after being released from prison. Now that he’s employed, his character is challenged to continue on the right path amid a budding relationship with matriarch/businesswoman Alicia, played by Lynn Whitfield.…
Jenna Ortega, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Barry Keoghan; Marion Curtis / Starpix for Lionsgate The psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, is in theaters now. While Abel starred in the 2023 HBO series The Idol, this marks the first time that he’s carried an entire film by himself. But as director Trey Edward Shults revealed,…
Janet Jackson, the icon, has always been fearless in expressing her style and looks DAMN GOOD as she celebrates her birthday! Born Janet Damita Jo Jackson, she is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and mother. Even at the age of 59, ain’t nothing stopping sis! On Tuesday, May 13, it was announced that the…
Slick Rick The Ruler is back and has announced a new album on the way! The hip-hop legend is set to release his first album in over 25 years, Victory, on June 13th. The new project, produced by Idris Elba and Slick Rick himself, features collaborations with Nas and Estelle, plus it will also feature…
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Singer Smokey Robinson is being investigated for criminal behavior one week after a lawsuit was filed against him by former female housekeepers alleging sexual battery and assault, and claiming he created a hostile work environment. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to ABC News on Thursday that its Special Victims Bureau is actively…
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage disturbing. The defense cross-examination of Cassie Ventura in Sean Combs‘ sex trafficking and racketeering trial continued Thursday afternoon. The defense continued their strategy of showing messages in an attempt to highlight what the defense contends is Ventura’s willingness, eagerness and agency to participate in “freak off” sex sessions, seeking to bolster Combs’ assertion that he…
Disney/Jenny Anderson The artists taking the stage for Culture’s Biggest Night have been announced. Performing at the BET Awards on June 9 are Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, Leon Thomas and Lil Wayne, whose Tha Carter VI album arrives three days before the show. “We’re setting the tone for a night that celebrates 25 years of impact, creativity, and Black…
Death Row Records Iz It A Crime? is the question Snoop Dogg asks on his brand-new album when discussing several of his recent moves. Released just months after The Missionary, his collaborative project with Dr. Dre, the new album sees him addressing certain matters, including his tension with Suge Knight, the loss of some loved ones and…
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. Cassie Ventura took the witness stand for defense cross-examination Thursday following two days of her testimony against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Federal prosecutors told the judge that Ventura must finish her testimony by the end of…
