Tag: Music
MUSIC
Rihanna Finally Confirms New Album Release Date | BlkCosmo Update
After nearly a decade of anticipation, Rihanna has finally confirmed her new album release date during a surprise interview, sending fans into an absolute frenzy.
MUSIC
Toni Braxton Personal Emergency: Singer Halts Tour Set Early
During her Minneapolis stop on the New Edition Way Tour, R&B legend Toni Braxton was forced to cut her performance short due to an unexpected personal emergency. She later issued a heartfelt apology to her fans.
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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue Launch Joint Tour
Legendary groups TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue are officially teaming up for the first time ever for a co-headlining North American run dubbed the "It's Iconic" Tour, bringing three generations of hits to one stage and celebrating the music that helped shape hip-hop and R&B.
MUSIC
Teddy Riley Apologizes for Unpaid Classic Album Claims
Teddy Riley is addressing the longtime tension over Keith Sweat's 1987 debut album Make It Last Forever, revealing he claims he never got paid despite his contributions to songs including I Want Her. The album spent three weeks at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart and was later certified triple platinum.
BOOKS
Busta Rhymes Commands Flaunt
Busta Rhymes unleashes raw energy in his latest Flaunt Magazine shoot, captured by Dean Bradshaw. The hip-hop legend's commanding presence reaffirms his enduring dominance across three decades of rapid-fire bars and cultural anthems.
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Pharrell: Knighted in Paris
Pharrell Williams received one of France's most distinguished honors from President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, recognizing his immense contributions to the arts and his transformative impact as the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Men's.
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WNBA All-Star Weekend Red Carpet Fashion
WNBA All-Star Weekend is underway from July 23 to July 25, and while all eyes will be on the court as the league's top superstars show off their talent, we're locked in on the dope fashion displayed on the red carpet. From Seattle Storm icon Flau'jae Johnson to Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, the fits have been next-level. Here are some of our favorite looks from the red carpet so far.
BOOKS
Sanaa Lathan on Essence Magazine July 2026 Cover
Sanaa Lathan, Nina Compton, Mara Brock Akil, and Nikole Hannah Jones by Peace Bureau for Essence. Stories by Blk Baby Bliss, Coolhand Oak, and Shelby Stewart. Stylists: Manny Jay and Bryon Javar. Editorial Director: Ghostwriter Vic. Manager: Shelby Stewart. Art Director: So Lit. Visuals Director: Hashtag Bre. VP Creative: Praise ODG. VP Social: Mention Me. Director of Talent: D Ricks.
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Jennifer Pedranti’s Son Caught in California Brush Fire
Jennifer Pedranti says her son was among several people involved in a brush fire near their Southern California community. She said the behavior is unacceptable and they are deeply sorry to their community, calling it a tough learning moment for their family.
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Fatal Shooting of Corey Ruiz in Wisconsin
The Madison community is asking familiar questions after another police encounter ended with a man shot dead: What happened? Who will be held accountable? And why do these moments continue to expose deep fractures between law enforcement and the communities they serve? The fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz has reignited those conversations, bringing protests to the streets and putting Madison's history with police violence back under the microscope.
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Black Woman’s 5 Life Rules at 108
Susan Young Browne of Delaware has lived through the Civil Rights Movement, the invention of the internet and more. At 108, she's showing no signs of slowing down. As a fiercely independent woman who lives alone, Browne knows a thing or two about life, and she's sharing her five rules for living a long, fulfilling one.