‘The Gaze Africana’ showcases international Black artists

Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a class that includes the writers of such varied hits as “Man In the Mirror,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.” Read moreSnoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade join Songwriters Hall of Fame

It’s easy to forget how many hit songs Drake created in his nearly 15-year musical career. But he presented an emphatic reminder with an intimate concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Saturday, his first-ever show at the legendary venue. Read moreDrake’s Apollo Theater performance to air on SiriusXM

Hip hop artist Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer, and tried to hide money from him. Read moreRapper Flo Rida awarded $82.6M for breach of contract case

The star-studded lineup for Jazz in the Gardens was officially announced Jan. 17, with new artists added along with the original acts announced last December. Read moreJazz in the Gardens announces lineup changes and additions

Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week, and she says viewers can expect her trademark – some blunt, edgy humor. Read moreLeslie Jones promises to be herself hosting ‘The Daily Show’

More than four years after gunmen killed emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are now scheduled to go on trial. Read moreSuspects in rapper XXXTentacion’s death about to face trial

Singer and harmonica player John Nemeth, vocalist Shemekia Copeland, country blues artist Rory Block and guitarist Eric Gales are among the top nominees for this year’s Blues Music Awards. Read moreEric Gales leads top Blues Music Awards nominees

The Golden Globes Awards returns to television for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic for its 80th year, with comedian host Jerrod Carmichael addressing the various elephants in the room Tuesday night. Read moreDiversity a hallmark of Golden Globe awards after criticism

Kendrick Lamar is returning to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer, along with headliners Foo Fighters and electronic duo ODESZA. Read moreKendrick Lamar announced among headliners of Bonnaroo

Rapper Young Thug, accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to promote it, saw his case go to trial Monday. Read moreRapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case

Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair’s Twitter account. She was 51. Read more‘Diamond,’ of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51

Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as the Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74, her publicist announced. Read moreAnita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters dead at 74

Rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months, a relative announced Wednesday night. Read moreFamily says missing rapper Theophilus London found safe

A woman who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1986 sued the comedian-actor, NBCUniversal and other companies Friday in New York, where five other women filed a similar lawsuit earlier this month. Read moreAnother woman files sex abuse lawsuit against Cosby

Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 67. Read moreEarth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dead at 67

The family of rapper Theophilus London filed a missing person report with Los Angeles police last week and are asking for the public’s help, saying he hasn’t been seen in months. Read moreFamily files missing person report for Theophilus London

When Chance the Rapper visited West Africa earlier this year, he initially thought his trip with fellow Chicago hip-hop artist Vic Mensa would be just another vacation getaway. Read moreChance the Rapper to bring free concert to Ghana

Whitney Houston’s voice was one of a kind and the creative team behind a new big-budget biopic of the singer had no choice but to agree. Read moreClumsy Whitney Houston biopic mars its star's skill

When the film “The Best Man” was released in 1999, featuring a cast of young, up-and-coming, attractive Black actors including Taye Diggs, Nia Long and Terrence Howard, it wasn’t just a box office hit – it was also a fresh perspective on film, following the ups and downs of friendship, caree… Read more‘The Best Man’ wraps up storylines with new Peacock series

Daryl McCormack is the zen master. Read moreDaryl McCormack’s grand year

Eddie Murphy will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 80th Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Wednesday. Read moreEddie Murphy to receive Cecil B. DeMille award at Globes

While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script. But the Oscar winner heavily leaned on the phrase even more in recent months, as he tried to overcome the backlash to his Oscars slap and ba… Read moreWill Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ role taught him lesson post-slap

Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah — he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. Read moreTrevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series released Thursday, which includes Harry describing how his older brother shouted at him during a meeting and Meghan talking about wanting to end her li… Read moreHarry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes