Tag: Music Icons
BOOKS
SZA Shines on i‑D March 2026
SZA stuns for i-D magazine in a breathtaking editorial captured by visionary photographers. Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos delivers an intimate story exploring SZA's evolution, vulnerability, and creative process. Turnbull Hair crafts her signature voluminous style while Based Kenken enhances her natural glow with flawless makeup artistry.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Icons Honored: Brandy, Pharrell & Franklin
The Black Music Collective has selected a trio of icons who have defined their respective genres: the visionary producer and artist Pharrell Williams, the Vocal Bible of R&B Brandy, and the gospel revolutionary Kirk Franklin.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Vivica A. Fox, Terry Crews: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Vivica A. Fox (61), Terry Crews (57), Anita Hill, Tammy Rivera (38), Ice JJ Fish (30) & Street Bud (20)! 🎉 These stars represent Black excellence across entertainment, music, and activism. Their contributions continue to shape culture.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
50 Cent Lands $75M Hulu Deal for Life Documentary
On April 7, the Queens legend confirmed he locked in a massive multi-million dollar deal with Hulu to bring his life story to the screen in a three-part documentary series. The upcoming doc will take viewers all the way back to Fif's early days in Queens, New York — from his time hustling on the streets to surviving the infamous shooting that nearly took his life.
Melina Matsoukas to Direct Parable of the Sower Movie
Warner Bros has tapped director Melina Matsoukas to helm the feature film adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's 1993 science fiction classic Parable of the Sower.
MUSIC
Akon Exposes Sabotage of Black Music Prodigies: Chris Brown & Michael Jackson
Akon exposes sabotage of Black prodigies in the music industry, detailing how predatory inner circles derail elite talent and careers.
Ayo Edebiri Slays Paper Magazine April 2026 Cover
Ayo Edebiri takes over the April 2026 cover of Paper Magazine, showcasing her high-fashion evolution and undeniable Hollywood reign.
MUSIC
Artists Denied Entry Into The U.K.
Several high-profile Black artists like Ye and Snoop Dogg have recently been denied entry into the United Kingdom. We break down the details behind these controversial decisions.





