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Live Nation Usher‘s Past, Present, Future is now two shows longer, as he’s returning to Brooklyn for two nights in December. Following his four-show run at the Barclays Center in September, he’ll make his way back to the venue on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. The shows will follow his three-night stay in Houston and […]

Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images The Grammy Museum in LA is placing a spotlight on Luther Vandross in a new exhibit called Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance.  It will feature glimpses of his career, including hand-beaded suits and jumpsuits worn during his 1991 Power of Love tour; handwritten lyrics, studio notes and an exclusive recording of Luther […]

Michael Yarish/CBS Mondays are for Poppa’s House, a new sitcom starring Damon Wayans Sr., Damon Wayans Jr. and Essence Atkins. The show about a radio host who is challenged at work and at home premiered Oct. 21 and is an answered prayer for Essence, who wanted to get back on prime-time television. “It’s what I prayed for,” Essence told […]

Aniaram/Byrdie Alicia Keys‘ music career is 20 years old, and she’s “grateful” to have made music that still resonates with fans. Speaking to Byrdie, she says, “I’m so grateful that there is this connection that lasts [with the music] and you can feel it.” Her resume, however, has expanded since the days of “Fallin’.” Alicia […]

Interscope Records Halloween’s just days away, but Jennifer Hudson‘s getting folks into the Christmas season. It’s been a week since she released her first holiday album, The Gift of Love, an album she says includes many different flavors. “It’s a very diverse album and within it I look at it as a Christmas tree full of […]

NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images It’s almost tiiiime. Mariah Carey is preparing for her annual Christmas Time tour with a new exclusive Apple Music set list playlist. The Christmas Time tour set list playlist includes 20 songs, complete with all of her holiday classics and several of her popular non-festive hits. “Sugar Plum Fairy,” […]

Photo by: Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty Images SZA and Keke Palmer are best friends and roommates in the trailer for their buddy comedy, One of Them Days, arriving in theaters Jan. 24. The film captures them as their respective characters Dreux and Alyssa as they go to extremes to make back the rent money Alyssa’s boyfriend has […]

Live Nation Dave Chappelle is going on tour, and he’s bringing along some of his musical friends. He’s hitting the road with Killer Mike and the Mighty Midnight Revival for the Still Talkin That S*** co-headlining tour, bringing the worlds of music and comedy together. Fans will be given Yondr pouches to hold their phones, smart watches […]

Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images Stevie Wonder has created a challenge aimed at increasing voter turnout among Gen Z and millennials. Called the #SpeakYourVote #OpenVerseChallenge, participants can log onto social media to record a verse capturing what voting means to them and encouraging their followers to vote. They can use the duet feature on TikTok, and […]

Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Mary J. Blige is officially in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame following the induction ceremony Saturday night in Cleveland, and she believes she’s deserving of the honor. “The truth is that I’m a winner in every way. I’ve earned the […]