Myesha Evon Gardner“Girl Like Me” collaborators Jazmine Sullivan and H.E.R. are bringing their powerhouse vocals to one of the biggest stages this year at Super Bowl LV. On Tuesday, the NFL announced Sullivan and country singer Eric Church will sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner” as part of the pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay next month.  Jazmine follows in the steps of past national anthem […]

Leon Bennett/Getty ImagesCassie is expecting her second child with her husband, Alex Fine. The couple already share a 13-month-old daughter, Frankie.  The singer, model and actress says finding out she was pregnant a second time during the pandemic was definitely “one of those oh-[snap]-moments!” “It was totally unexpected, but we’re so excited!” Cassie tells Babe by Hatch. “I love that Frankie’s going to […]

Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesIt was only last month that Teyana Taylor stepped up from brand ambassador to creative director of the fashion retail brand Pretty Little Things, and she’s already facing an issue.  Over the weekend, a Black designer, who goes by the Twitter name @AnifaM, shared a side-by-side picture of a dress she says she designed next to a similar-looking dress on PLT’s website.  After […]

Getty Images/Getty Images for Capitol ConcertsThe Godmother of soul, Patti LaBelle, and legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters are among the artists set to perform at the 59th Inaugural National Prayer Service Thursday, the day after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president.  The traditional prayer service dates back to the first inauguration for President George Washington.  Hosted by the Washington […]

Marcus Ingram/WireImageAfter being called out by a Texas mayor, Bow Wow has a few words of his own.  Over the weekend, the rapper, born Shad Moss, held a concert in Houston which the city’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, didn’t seem too fond of given that the COVID-19 pandemic is still on-going.  “These events that are scheduled with @BowWowPromoTeam today in Houston are on […]

Arik McArthur/Getty ImagesA new report about A Boogie Wit da Hoodie might make landlords reconsider renting out their properties to the rapper. NorthJersey.com reports that the 25-year-old, born Artist Julius Dubose, was sued for a quarter million dollars for wrecking havoc on a New Jersey mansion’s plumbing. DuBose stands accused by the Mahwah couple who owns the $3.3 million […]

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBOLil Wayne may be in luck when it comes to his legal woes.  According to sources familiar with the White House operation, the rapper, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is expected to be included on the list of people President Donald Trump plans to pardon before he leaves office. An attorney for Carter declined to comment.  Wayne […]

Heidi Gutman/NBCIce-T just marked his 22nd year playing NYPD Sergeant Finn on the NBC drama Law & Order: SVU.  The actor says he still counts his blessings, saying he was a troubled youth who used to run from police who now plays a respected officer on screen. Speaking Monday on Straight Up Steve Austin, Ice-T exclaimed, “Playing a police! How the […]

Myesha Evon GardnerJazmine Sullivan says her new album, Heaux Tales, was influenced by “a few women today that I felt like were busting through those barriers and helping me feel more confident in who I am.” In an NPR interview, the R&B vocalist unveiled who served as inspiration for her fourth project.  “I’ve talked about Cardi B — my first time seeing her online, the things […]

Dante MarshallOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stevie Wonder has posted an emotional video message reciting an open letter to the late civil rights leader commenting on the continued racial troubles plaguing the U.S., particularly in light of the recent storming of the Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Trump. “Dear Dr. King, I met […]