Tag: Victorious

Billboard thought Leon Thomas had one of the best sets at Lollapalooza. He celebrated his 33rd birthday on the main stage, brought out Chicago's own BabyChiefDoIt for 'Ghetto Love Story,' and closed with his Grammy-winning 'Mutt.' He performed 'Make It Shine' from his Victorious days for longtime fans. A full-circle moment for one of R&B's brightest artists right now.

Almost 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down on the Las Vegas Strip, the man prosecutors say orchestrated his killing is finally standing trial. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is set to appear in a Las Vegas courtroom facing a single count of murder with a deadly weapon.

The 2026 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival has officially kicked off, and it's already looking like a beautifully Black affair! From sneak peeks of highly anticipated films to panel discussions with big stars, this year's event is off to a fantastic start. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood premiered a sneak peek of her upcoming film, Children of Blood and Bone, and participated in a panel discussion alongside The View cohost Sunny Hostin and star Thuso Mbedu. The film is slated to drop in January 2027. Filmmaker Nneka Onuorah and acting legend Laverne Cox also spoke on GLAAD's Reel Change panel about Black film and culture.

Cardi B had some police drama at her video shoot Monday in NYC when a 70-year-old photographer named Steven Sands got into it with security and was detained by NYPD. Sands bypassed police barriers and ignored orders from Cardi's staff at the permitted filming location in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He was issued a criminal court summons for disorderly conduct. Video showed him being handcuffed by officers, though police say he was later released without arrest.

In September, Dolly Parton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. The association will honor the impact Parton's decades-long career has had on the genre. While this is a big moment for her, Parton will not attend the ceremony. Her health issues have forced her to accept the award virtually.