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Lenny Kravitz now has his own official Ken doll as part of the Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collection, becoming only the second man to receive this honor after LeBron James. The doll retails for $70 and features replicas of the clothes Kravitz wears on tour, including his signature vintage 60s glasses and a necklace that belonged to his mother, Roxie Roker. Mattel chose Kravitz for his genre-defying music, use of influence for good, and authentic fashion sense that empowers others to embrace individuality.

It's been a quarter century since Aaliyah's tragic death and even though she's gone way too soon, the late legend's legacy will live on forever. She was only 11 years old when she first started performing, hitting the Sin City stage alongside her aunt, Gladys Knight. Aaliyah dropped her debut album in 1994, when she was just 14. Her second album went double platinum, and her third and final album scored her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.

The last time Christine and Elmore Wonsley saw their son, Nolan Wells, alive, he made them dinner. It was salmon. He baked it, so proud. After the meal, Wells hugged his parents, exchanged I love yous and left. Three days later, his body was found off Mississippi's Horn Island, plunging the family into grief and leaving them searching for answers.

MC Lyte is paying tribute to Rob Base after his death last week ... saying the loss hits even harder because of the massive mark he left on hip hop culture.

The death of Gwendolyn 'Blondy' Chisolm is a profound loss for the Black art world. As a co- founder of The Sequence, Blondy was more than just a creative force — she was a true community builder who used her platform to uplift other artists and foster connection. Blondy's impact was undeniable. Through The Sequence, she carved out vital space for marginalized voices, shining a spotlight on the brilliance of Black art and cu

B2K was spotted at “Live at The Sun Rose,” a music venue in West Hollywood, performing New Edition’s hit song “If It Isn’t Love.” The performance was a tribute to the song's producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.