MUSIC
MUSIC
Dionne Warwick: Thank You For Showing Black Women Timeless Grace
A tribute to Dionne Warwick, celebrating her six-decade career, her quiet confidence, and her standard of elegance that inspires Black women.
MUSIC
Nicki Minaj Was Right: Hip-Hop’s Market Share Is Plummeting
Luminate's midyear music data confirms a sharp decline in hip-hop and R&B market share, validating years of warnings from Nicki Minaj.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jim Jones Says NYC Rappers Can’t Match His Catalog
Jim Jones says his catalog outranks more than 90 percent of New York rappers, citing his real gold records and platinum singles as proof of his accomplishments in the music industry.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Michael Jackson’s Tiny Motown House: Inside History
Peek inside the tiny Detroit house where Motown legends like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross first found fame. Now, this historic site is being renovated.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Lil Wayne’s Unusual Job Requirements for Ex-Assistant
Andrew Williams, who worked for Wayne for years, is currently involved in a bitter court battle with his former boss over claims Wayne assaulted him on a private jet in 2022. The job required the assistant to wake up Wayne on time, have pre-rolls ready at all times, and restock his preferred wraps. Additional duties included handling small purchases, traveling with the rapper, packing bags, and being available by phone at all hours with a charged phone.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tory Lanez Leaked Tracks Real New Album Friday
Tory Lanez's prison rollout might've just started early because two unreleased tracks that recently hit the internet are the real deal, TMZ has learned. The songs have been making the rounds on social media, with fans debating whether they were genuine Tory leaks or AI-generated fakes. But sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ the tracks are authentic. Tory announced Tuesday he'll release a new double album on Friday.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Amy Winehouse: Black Music’s Tragic Legacy
This year marks the 20th anniversary of British artist Amy Winehouse's iconic Back to Black album. The project that catapulted Winehouse to stardom was an infusion of soul, R&B and jazz, with the help of Black American producer Salaam Remi. But Black music didn't just inspire Winehouse's second album; it was the foundation for her entire career. However, underneath her amazing talent was a tremendous amount of pain.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Memphis Bleek Says Jay-Z Was Upset Over Concert Delay
Jay-Z was so pissed over his Yankee Stadium show being delayed, he wouldn't talk to a soul backstage. Memphis Bleek says Jay turned into a stone-faced killer after fans broke through security. The concert started over four hours late at 12:20 am. Memphis thought the event might get shut down if Jay didn't take the stage by midnight. Once on stage though, Jay-Z brought the house down as he always does.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Residency: Star Guests
Over the weekend, Jay-Z marked the anniversaries of his albums "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint" with a three-day residency at Yankee Stadium in New York. While it was only the first stop of three more anniversary concerts scheduled for Los Angeles, Paris and London, it set the tone for exciting moments to come, as Hov was joined by a star-studded list of guests onstage, including Beyoncé, Usher, Fat Joe and Pharrell.
MUSIC
Rihanna Returns to the Stage And the Navy Wants More
Rihanna made a rare surprise appearance at Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium finale, performing "Run This Town" and "Bitch Better Have My Money" — then told the crowd five words the Navy will replay forever: "I miss this sh-t y'all.
CULTURE
Patti LaBelle Honored At Black Excellence Brunch | BlkCosmo
Patti LaBelle was honored with the Culture Icon Award at the sixth annual Black Excellence Brunch during ESSENCE Festival weekend in New Orleans, featuring a surprise musical tribute by Marsha Ambrosius.
