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Naturi Naughton to return to Broadway with role in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

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 to perform live. Twenty years after making her Broadway debut in Hairspray, she's landed another Broadway role, this... Read More.

Ari Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid and more to pay tribute to D’Angelo at 2026 BET Awards

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

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, are Alexia Jayy, Common, Doechii, Doja Cat, Lizzo, Nas, Queen Latifah, Rapsody, selah,... Read More.

‘Essence”s Black Women in Music to return honoring Brandy, Missy Elliott and more

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

It's been eight years since Essence last held its Black Women in Music event, but the celebration is officially back.The organization has announced the return of the event as well as this year's honorees and host.Anthony Anderson will serve as host, while Brandy, Kandi... Read More.

T.I. releases final album, ‘Kill the King’

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

Friday marks the end of an era for T.I., who just released his final album, Kill the King.It's a star-studded project, recorded over several years, that includes features from Anderson .Paak, The-Dream, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, T-Pain, Usher, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Dro and... Read More.

SZA to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

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 one of 13 people being celebrated at the 18th annual NJHOF induction ceremony.Fellow classmates... Read More.

BET announces four-part award show series featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and more

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

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, it will kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET.Episodes will... Read More.

Jay-Z to chat about music and life in new docuseries ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

Jay-Z is opening up about his music, lyrics, creative process and more in a new documentary series. Titled JAŸ-Z IN 8, the eight-part series is set to debut on HBO in the fall.The series is directed by Rick Rubin and... Read More.

Ms. Lauryn Hill unveils lineup for Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

Ms. Lauryn Hill has revealed the lineup for her Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival in England, which will be hosted by Dave Chappelle.Slated to take the stage are Erykah Badu, Giggs, Fireboy DML, YG, Zion Marley and more.Lauryn will also perform alongside Wyclef... Read More.

Summer Walker, Elmiene and more tapped for Broccoli City’s Holding Hands festival

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

Broccoli City has created an experience for the R&B lovers around the world. The organization has unveiled the Holding Hands R&B experience, with Summer Walker at the top of the bill.Other performers include Elmiene, Destin Conrad and kwn, with J... Read More.

K Camp announces Us Over Dem tour with Jacquees

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

K Camp is hitting a few cities across the United States on his Us Over Dem tour. He's teaming up with Jacquees for the seven-show run, which kicks off Aug. 14 in Phoenix and wraps Sept. 4 in Atlanta, with stops in Dallas, New... Read More.

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Naturi Naughton to return to Broadway with role in ‘The Great Gatsby’

Ari Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid and more to pay tribute to D’Angelo at 2026 BET Awards

‘Essence”s Black Women in Music to return honoring Brandy, Missy Elliott and more

T.I. releases final album, ‘Kill the King’

SZA to be inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class

BET announces four-part award show series featuring Druski, Keke Palmer and more

Jay-Z to chat about music and life in new docuseries ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’

Ms. Lauryn Hill unveils lineup for Diaspora Calling! Music & Arts Festival

Summer Walker, Elmiene and more tapped for Broccoli City’s Holding Hands festival

K Camp announces Us Over Dem tour with Jacquees

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