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ABC/Jeff Neira On Monday, June 26, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced that Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial editor Carol Littleton and the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter will be honored with The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The so-called “honorary Oscar” is bestowed for “extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions […]

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABC In conjunction with his debut poetry book, Titles Ruin Everything, Drake announced a new album is on the way.  To reveal the music news, the rapper posted ads in major newspapers over the weekend, including The New York Times, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and others. According to Rolling Stone, a QR code was […]

Courtesy of BET The 2023 BET Awards, known as “culture’s biggest night,” aired Sunday night live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show honored the 50th anniversary of hip-hip and delivered iconic performances from acts new and old — from Lil Uzi Vert opening with his viral TikTok hit “Just Wanna Rock” to old school’s Sugar […]

Todd Williamson/NBC Babyface was removed as the supporting act of Anita Baker‘s tour after she allegedly endured cyberbullying from his fans. Speaking on The Jason Lee Show, he described the night that everything seemingly went downhill. According to Babyface, they’d experienced technical difficulties on the Newark, New Jersey, stop of the outing, and he was told not to perform while the issues were […]

Are A$AP Rocky and Rihanna married? Fans seem to think so after the rapper shouted his girl out at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Ahead of his performance of “Sundress,” he said, per Vibe, “I’d like to dedicate this song to my beautiful wife in the motherf******* building! I love her.” Ol’ Dirty Bastard‘s daughter Taniqua Jones paid homage to her […]

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Dr. Dre will get his flowers at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The producer/artist will receive the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award for his contributions and impact on the genre. “Dr. Dre’s groundbreaking early work laid a foundation for hip-hop as we know it today. As a champion for […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Boosie was granted bond following his recent arrest, ABC10 reports. During a hearing Tuesday, June 20, U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard ruled the rapper, born Torrence Hatch Jr., could be released on $500,000 bond. Boosie had been taken into custody on newly filed charges last week moments after his gun charges from a previous case were dismissed. Investigators were […]

Francis Specker/CBS After being appointed Men’s Head Designer at Louis Vuitton, Pharrell will debut his first collection with the brand Tuesday, June 20, during Paris Fashion Week. Speaking to WWD, he shared he’s “touched” to be chosen for the role. “Every day, I gotta pinch myself because it’s an appointment, and I was chosen,” he said. “Pietro [Beccari] saw […]

ABC Lizzo is back with her annual Juneteenth Giveback Campaign with Propeller, which helps nonprofits virtually connect with supporters. For year four, she’s asking fans to support Black-led organizations Black Girls Smile, Sphinx Music, Marsha P Johnson Institute, University of Houston and Save Our Sisters United for a chance to win tickets and accommodations to her performance at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival ‘23. Lizzo is also donating […]

NBC Lil Uzi Vert spilled a few details about his forthcoming album, The Pink Tape, while chatting with YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. The star shared what fans can expect to hear from the record, which he says will be accompanied by the release of new clothing and merchandise. “Probably like 24 or 25 new, well 24 new joints because […]