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Watch Keke Palmer in trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Keke Palmer stars in the remake of the 1989 horror-comedy film The 'Burbs, which originally featured Tom Hanks. The official trailer has just been released. Keke plays Samira, who reluctantly moves with her husband, played by Jack Whitehall, to his... Read More.

New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, Jill Scott, Max B and more

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Ari Lennox has delivered the song "Twin Flame," in which she describes the intoxicating feelings and changes in behavior she's having with a man she thinks might be her twin flame. "You make me feel a way/ Do you feel... Read More.

Fetty Wap’s back home following early prison release

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Fetty Wap is officially a free man. After three years in prison, the rapper returned home - three years earlier than anticipated. He was released from custody Thursday, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, and later confirmed the... Read More.

Donald Trump ‘is not considering granting’ Diddy’s request for a pardon

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Sean "Diddy" Combs' push for a commutation of his sentence continues. In addition to pursuing an appeal, he reportedly asked President Donald Trump for his sentence to be reduced.The request was revealed in an interview with The New York Times.... Read More.

Watch Bruno Mars jam with himself in video for new song ‘I Just Might’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Bruno Mars is truly back, with an upbeat, retro-sounding jam about dancing and love.He's dropped "I Just Might," the first single and video for his new album The Romantic, and in it, you get multiple Mars: Bruno sings the song... Read More.

DJ Cassidy wants to continue doing what he has been in 2026

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

It may be a new year, but DJ Cassidy's mission remains the same. As he's done for years through his DJ sets and Pass the Mic Live! shows, he aims to unite people through music while giving flowers to the artists he loves."In 2026,... Read More.

Angela Bassett to receive Excellence in the Arts Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Angela Bassett will be celebrated for her years of dedication to her craft. She is set to receive the Excellence in the Arts Award at the 2026 American Black Film Festival Honors in recognition of her "body of work and distinguished career achievements," according... Read More.

Tyler Perry to release three films with Netflix in 2026

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Tyler Perry continues to add to his growing list of television and films with a new set of projects announced as part of Netflix's 2026 lineup.Kicking off the year is Joe's College Road Trip, set to premiere on Feb. 13.... Read More.

Kehlani says she has ‘more collaborations than I’ve probably ever had’ on upcoming album

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Following the success of her song "Folded," Kehlani is working on an album that she tells Inked is "almost finished." Compared to her previous projects, the singer says she collaborated with more people this time around - all of which... Read More.

New B2K album is in the works

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

After the Pandemonium! that followed the release of their third studio album, B2K has decided to reunite for another project. The group announced they are back in the studio, sharing a video of themselves recording new music."It feels amazing. It's... Read More.

Urban AC

Watch Keke Palmer in trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’

New Music Friday: Ari Lennox, Jill Scott, Max B and more

Fetty Wap’s back home following early prison release

Donald Trump ‘is not considering granting’ Diddy’s request for a pardon

Watch Bruno Mars jam with himself in video for new song ‘I Just Might’

DJ Cassidy wants to continue doing what he has been in 2026

Angela Bassett to receive Excellence in the Arts Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

Tyler Perry to release three films with Netflix in 2026

Kehlani says she has ‘more collaborations than I’ve probably ever had’ on upcoming album

New B2K album is in the works

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