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ABC/Jeff Niera As reported, former president turned movie producer Barack Obama had posted to social media his list of his favorite movies for 2023 — including films he co-produced, Rustin, American Symphony and Leave the World Behind. But some noticed he didn’t include The Color Purple, leading at least one outlet to speculate it was […]

SZA‘s 2023 has been a life-changing one. She said so in a heartfelt social media post celebrating the one-year anniversary of her chart-topping, Grammy-nominated smash album, SOS. Not only did SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, break records, grace covers of renowned magazines and snag genre-spanning collaborations, this year she lived out her career “wildest dreams” as one of the biggest hip-hop, R&B and […]

2023 ushered in a new wave of gospel stars, while many of the genre’s legends continued to uplift audiences with their praise music. Here’s a snapshot of a few top moments from the gospel music world: — On February 5, Maverick City Music took home four of the five Grammys the group was nominated for, including Best […]

Mariah Carey and Brian Tanaka in 2019; JB Lacroix/GC Images After much speculation, Mariah Carey‘s longtime boyfriend Bryan Tanaka has confirmed that they have mutually decided to part ways after what he describes as “seven extraordinary years together.” In a lengthy statement posted to Instagram, Tanaka writes, “Our decision to embark on different paths is […]

Netflix/Mathieu Bitton Dave Chappelle is one of comedy’s most influential voices, and now he’s tapped one of the most famous voices in the world to narrate the trailer for his forthcoming Netflix special. The Dreamer drops on the streaming service on New Year’s Eve, and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman teases what’s to come in the […]

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ – Marvel Studios On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced more potential Oscar nominees. Among them are hopefuls in the categories of Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects. Nominations voting begins […]

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Right after Beyoncé reminded fans that the “Renaissance is not over,” she dropped new holiday merchandise inspired by her Renaissance concert film.  Special edition items now available on Bey’s website include green “Opulence” long sleeve t-shirts, a hoodie and a folding fan, a black short sleeve t-shirt featuring Reneigh the famous silver Renaissance horse in a red Santa hat, a tote bag […]

Peacock Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will host an end-of-the-year special to revisit some of 2023’s biggest moments.  In 2023 Back That Year Up, streaming on Peacock Tuesday, December 26, the comedy duo will offer up their take on significant events in pop culture, sports, social media and politics. They’ll also welcome a host of celebrities during the hourlong special, including Simone Biles, Jay Pharaoh, David Alan Grier and Kelly Clarkson.  […]

Disney It’s time … for “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to make its annual trip to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Mariah Carey‘s modern classic has topped the chart for a fifth holiday season: It first reached the top 10 in 2017, then managed to reach #1 in 2019, 2020, 2021 […]

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The New York Times Television producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes is taking on a new passion project. The TV titan, known for hit shows like Bridgerton and Scandal, is teaming up with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center to preserve the history of Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was kidnapped, beaten and lynched in Mississippi in August 1955 […]