Gregory Brunkalla LL COOL J is bringing two of his albums to vinyl, giving old and new fans another way to listen to his music. Arriving April 11, All World: Greatest Hits and Phenomenon will be available as limited-edition color variant two-LP pressings and standard black two-LP pressings. They are now available for fans to preorder.…
Luis Alberto Rodriguez Despite appearances, Rihanna has been working on new music for quite a while now, but she says she’s finally reached a place where she’s happy with what she’s created. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar for its March 2025 issue, Rihanna says, “I think music is my freedom. I just came to that realization. I…
Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Co Evidence federal prosecutors obtained through searches of Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ homes in Los Angeles and Miami and elsewhere must be suppressed because the warrants that authorized those searches were unconstitutional, defense attorneys argued Sunday in a new court filing. The defense argued the warrant applications for Diddy’s houses,…
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET The NAACP continued its celebration of Black excellence with its 56th annual NAACP Image Awards Saturday, with Queen Latifah, Quinta Brunson, Damon Wayans and Kerry Washington among the winners of the night. Latifah won the night’s first award, outstanding lead actress in a drama series, for her role in…
Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for BET Media Group The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards will go down on Saturday with Deon Cole on hosting duties. The event will continue its mission of celebrating Black excellence and resilience. Winners of eight categories will be announced live from the Pasadena Civic Center with help from presenters including Gabrielle…
Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away. According to Monroe County coroner Thomas Yanac, she died under hospice care and of natural causes Friday morning in her Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, home. She was 78 years old. In the years since The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, was fatally shot in…
Cardi B and DJ Khaled team with Natania and Subhi on “Higher Love,” set to be featured on the Smurfs soundtrack. “I’m excited to be a part of this iconic collaboration,” Khaled said. “Growing up I remember always watching the ‘Smurfs.’ It feels like a full circle moment now having children of my own who watch the…
Kodak Black was at the White House Thursday, where he attended a reception held in honor of Black History Month. “Kodak in the People’s House,” the official White House X account wrote alongside a photo of the rapper, which he later shared to his Instagram Story. Boosie Badazz was in attendance as well and shared photos on…
Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images The 56th NAACP Image Awards take place Saturday, acknowledging the achievements of Black entertainers regardless of whether they win in any categories. Karen Boykin-Towns, vice chair of the NAACP national board, tells ABC Audio it’s a platform where the organization is “able to give folks their flowers … celebrate and uplift each other and just celebrate our uniqueness…
Julian Dakdouk/Parkwood Media/WireImage via Getty Images Beyoncé just made a major announcement that has the Beyhive and beauty lovers buzzing. Her hair care brand, Cécred, will officially be available at over 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and online starting April 6, marking the largest exclusive hair care launch in the beauty retailer’s history. Bey took to Instagram Wednesday to share…
