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Rich Polk/NBC After launching Love Records last May, Diddy‘s announced the first EP that will be released under his label. Songs for Women by singer/songwriter Jozzy is set to drop on Friday. “Jozzy is a very special and dynamic talent that only comes around once in a generation, so I’m excited to see how her music sets a new standard […]

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic On Monday evening, Will Smith posted to Instagram a reaction video to a social media user’s challenge and used it to reference his infamous Oscars night outburst. In the video, Will is shown reacting with interest to a young woman who claimed an “unhinged exercise” will “change your life.” She explains, “Did you know […]

Top Dawg/RCA; Westbury Road Entertainment/Roc Nation SZA‘s album SOS has now ventured into Adele territory, while Rihanna‘s most recent album roars back into the top 10 on the latest Billboard album chart. SOS is number one for a ninth non-consecutive week on the Billboard 200. That’s the most time an album by a woman has […]

Here’s some new releases for New Music Friday. Latto ft. Lu Kala, “Lottery” — The rapper’s dropped the upbeat track alongside a music video. As she said when teasing the song earlier this month, “Pop Latto has entered the chat.” Flo Milli, “Nasty Dancer” — In the video for the new track, Flo reenacts iconic scenes from reality shows like Flavor of […]

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation American Sign Language interpreter Justina Miles went viral for her interpretation of “B**** Better Have My Money” at Super Bowl LVII, earning praise from many, including Rihanna. In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Justina said she received from a DM from the singer following their performance. “I did not get a chance to meet […]

Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake and 21 Savage have reached a settlement with Condé Nast, which had previously sued them for promoting their Her Loss album with a fake Vogue magazine cover. As Variety reports, the rappers have paid an undisclosed amount of money to the publication, which was also granted a “permanent injunction barring further commercial uses of the Vogue trademarks.” “As a creative company, we of course understand our […]

Courtesy of McDonald’s Cardi B and Offset‘s McDonald’s collaboration goes beyond the limited-edition meal the couple’s been advertising. It now includes a 34-item merch collection, which includes T-shirts, hoodies, shorts and head gear. Released Friday, the merchandise is available on cardiboffset.com. The exclusive collection will only be on sale for four days. Cardi B and Offset’s Golden Arches merch drop comes days […]

Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Solange Knowles remains dedicated to preserving the stories of Black innovators and professionals. For her latest venture, she’s teamed up with the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Eldorado Ballroom, a music series that will feature and celebrate “contemporary and historic creative revolutionaries” who’ve positively impacted music and performance art. Eldorado Ballroom, named after the Houston ballroom where her love of […]

Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment Nipsey Hussle‘s debut album, Victory Lap, has been honored with RIAA double Platinum certification five years to the day of its release. The project, which dropped February 16, 2018, spawned a few singles that have also secured special certification. “Double Up” featuring Belly and Dom Kennedy is now three-times Platinum; “Hussle & Motivate” and “Grinding All My Life” are officially two-times Platinum; […]

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Every year, the NAACP Image Awards hand out the President’s Award, honoring an individual for their distinguished public service. Receiving that award this year are Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. “We’re thrilled to present this award to Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade who together have consistently utilized their platforms to advance social justice and raise awareness […]