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Netflix/MVP Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world — and among the greatest boxers ever to step into the ring — will square off against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul in a live TV event for Netflix. The streamer announced Thursday that 57-year-old Iron Mike, with a record of 50 wins — 44 […]

Prince Williams/WireImage In October, we learned that J. Cole‘s Dreamville Festvial would return to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 6 and 7. Now, we know what artists will be headlining. Since it’s his festival, it’s not surprising that J. Cole will headline the April 7 lineup along with Nicki Minaj. The rest of the day […]

Photo by Nykieria Chaney/FilmMagic Flo Milli‘s “Never Lose Me” will be blessed with the sounds of SZA. Speaking to Billboard, the rapper revealed that the track is on its way but failed to disclose its release date. “I can’t give a date on [the SZA remix] right now but hopefully soon,” she said. “I’ve been talking to […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for TV One Mary J. Blige‘s no longer searching for a real love, she has one. She revealed the news on CBS Mornings Wednesday while discussing her positive approach to life and love. “I still believe in love … I’m not gonna give up on love, I’m not gonna give up on […]

ABC/Eric McCandless Halle Bailey is getting to ready to release her sophomore solo single. The singer shared a nearly 40-second BTS video of her Essence cover shoot, soundtracked by a 40-second preview of the new track, “In Your Hands.” “Whenever you’re down and sufferin’, I promise that I’ll be your only friend/ ‘Cause I know that […]

Live Nation Busta Rhymes‘ Blockbusta Tour 2024 was set to kick off March 13 in San Francisco, but it now looks like the whole trek is literally a bust. As Billboard notes, all 22 dates on Busta’s Ticketmaster page are now listed as “canceled.” The tour promoter, Live Nation, has a message on its website […]

Mel D. Cole Kid Cudi is gearing up to travel the globe with his INSANO world tour. The rapper announced Wednesday that he’ll be touring North America, U.K. and Europe starting this summer. He’ll play 43 shows, kicking off in Austin, Texas, on June 28. His North American dates wrap on August 30 in LA, […]

Will Sterling/Live Nation It’s Women’s History Month, which is why it’s a good time for Mary J. Blige to announce her third annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit. Taking place in her hometown of New York City, the three-day event will include music, comedy, “female empowerment sessions,” speakers and more.  Among the highlights […]

NBC De La Soul is known for their contributions to hip-hop, but fear prevented them from venturing into Hollywood. Speaking to guest Queen Latifah on the debut episode of Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul on Apple Music 1, Posdnuos and Maseo revealed they passed on an offer to do the show that turned out to be The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. […]

Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for ESSENCE The 17th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards will take place on March 7, but for those unable to attend the event, OWN has got you covered. The Oprah Winfrey Network will exclusively air the 90-minute event, which celebrates Black women in Hollywood, on Friday, March 15, at […]