Tag: Music Culture

Will Smith could get roped into the ongoing legal battle between his former friend and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith if the former friend gets his way. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Will's ex-friend Bilaal Salaam is making moves to depose Will as part of his lawsuit against Jada. On July 7, Bilaal wrote an email to Jada's lawyer with his request to depose Will, but Jada's team fired back that there is nothing to meet and confer about.

Milania Giudice was allegedly arrested after a family argument about her boyfriend escalated inside the home. The 20-year-old daughter of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice was taken into custody by Montville Township police following a domestic incident on May 14. She was charged with simple assault and purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury.

As 2026 gets underway, we must say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture. From actors to athletes, to politicians and more, we're honoring the Black legends we lost in 2026. Sanford and Son star and veteran actor Hal Williams died inside his California home on July 15. Williams, known for roles in shows like Private Benjamin, The Waltons, and most notably 227, starring opposite Marla Gibbs, is survived by his three children. He was 91.

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.

Before Motown's famous tiny house gets refurbished, we want to give you a peek inside. Berry Gordy bought this Detroit with an $800 family loan. As you take the tour, just know that right inside these walls, icons like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 turned raw talent into the legendary Motown sound. Now, Motown's original HQ is being renovated thanks to a $1 million donation from The Links Inc., a social organization of over 15,000 prominent Black women leaders.