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BET Awards 2026: Janet Jackson presents Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year, Ms. Lauryn Hill performs + more

Sunday, June 28 by ABC News

The BET Awards 2026 returned Sunday night, honoring Black excellence across music, television, film and more.T.I. kicked off the show fresh off the release of his final album, Kill the King. Host Druski then took the stage to revive his viral church skit and... Read More.

Drake hosting apology parties for women named Janice

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

Drake is making amends with anyone named Janice following the release of the Iceman track "Janice STFU."Taking to his Instagram Story Thursday, he wrote, "All my Janice's in NY, LA, MIA, TO, HOU, look out for my invitation for Sunday."Now... Read More.

New Music Friday: Quavo, Remy Ma, Lucky Daye and more

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

Steve Lacy teams with SZA for his new single "is it cool?" It's described in a press release as a "confessional reckoning with self-sabotaging habits and tumultuous romances, brought to life by two of R&B's most influential voices." "is it... Read More.

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.

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BET Awards 2026: Janet Jackson presents Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year, Ms. Lauryn Hill performs + more

Drake hosting apology parties for women named Janice

New Music Friday: Quavo, Remy Ma, Lucky Daye and more

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’

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