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Here’s a special voice New Yorkers might hear on public transit

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

If your Valentine's Day plans include hopping on a subway or bus or train in New York City over the weekend, your ears will be in for a special treat. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority tapped Harlem's own Teyana Taylor for a unique love day... Read More.

Montell Jordan opens up about being cancer free

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Montell Jordan is living as a cancer-free man. The "This is How We Do it" singer opened up to People magazine about his cancer journey, confirming that for the second time he is no longer battling the disease. He spoke to Read More.

Iyanla Vanzant gets two new specials on OWN

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Iyanla Vanzant's TV empire is expanding. The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Friday that it greenlit two new specials featuring the beloved speaker and life coach. News of the specials arrives on the heels of the positive audience response of Iyanla:... Read More.

New Music Friday: Brent Faiyaz, Mary J. Blige and more

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Brent Faiyaz dropped off ICON, his long-awaited third studio album. Described as "minimalist and polished" R&B, the album with no features is complete with 10 tracks. It includes the previously released "Have To," which earned the singer the #1 Billboard... Read More.

A Boogie wit da Hoodie drops new EP, ‘Before Artistry’

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

A Boogie wit da Hoodie is back with a new project - this time, a six-track EP called Before Artistry. It features tracks with Kyle Richh, Trippie Redd and Zeddy Will. Before Artistry is more than just new music for the rapper, who... Read More.

Jill Scott releases ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ first album in 11 years

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Jilly from Philly is back. After a more than 10-year hiatus, Jill Scott has released a new album, To Whom This May Concern.It's the soul singer's sixth studio album following her Billboard #1 project Woman, which released back in 2015. "I did not have... Read More.

Kelly Rowland and Method Man talk ‘Relationship Goals,’ choose songs for Valentine’s Day playlist

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) Kelly Rowland and Method Man both have quite the catalogs, but when it comes to picking a song for a Valentine's Day playlist, neither choose their own hits.Kelly, known for her solo work and as a member of Destiny's Child, chose Snoh... Read More.

‘Not proud of my behavior’: Ja Rule apologizes for recent airplane incident

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Ja Rule is feeling a bit remorseful about his involvement in a recent public shouting match.In a statement to ABC News, the rapper apologized for his "out of character" behavior in which, on a Delta Airlines flight, he got into... Read More.

Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman's Award. She'll receive the honor at the upcoming 57th NAACP Image Awards, which air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28. "The Chairman's Award honors individuals who... Read More.

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Essence has revealed this year's list of stars to be honored at the Black Women in Hollywood event, naming Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler. The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps... Read More.

Urban AC

Here’s a special voice New Yorkers might hear on public transit

Montell Jordan opens up about being cancer free

Iyanla Vanzant gets two new specials on OWN

New Music Friday: Brent Faiyaz, Mary J. Blige and more

A Boogie wit da Hoodie drops new EP, ‘Before Artistry’

Jill Scott releases ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ first album in 11 years

Kelly Rowland and Method Man talk ‘Relationship Goals,’ choose songs for Valentine’s Day playlist

‘Not proud of my behavior’: Ja Rule apologizes for recent airplane incident

Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

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