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After a long wait and a whole lot of hype, Sinners has finally hit the screen, and well, it was worth it. While the film brought back the ever-electric Michael B. Jordan, reminding us why he’s a beast in front of the camera, it also handed the spotlight to a fresh face who’s quickly becoming the name on everyone’s lips, and that is Miles Caton.

He completely and utterly impressed viewers with his skills, and now he’s setting his sights on playing one of the hottest Spider-Man versions out there, Miles Morales. If his performance in Sinners is any indication, he would absolutely crush it. And could seriously give Tom Holland a run for his money once he steps into the live-action world.

Sinners breakout star Miles Caton has his sights set on live-action Miles Morales!

Move over, Peter Parker, there’s another Spider-Man waiting in the wings,...

When Ryan Coogler began developing his latest film “Sinners,” he knew one role would be particularly key: that of Sammie, the teenage cousin of Michael B. Jordan’s gangster twins Smoke and Stack.

Sammie is a young sharecropper and the son of a local preacher, but he dreams of becoming a blues musician, so the twins recruit him to perform at their new juke joint. There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events. It was a tricky part to cast, requiring a performer who could sing as powerfully as they deliver drama.

Coogler and casting director Francine Maisler fielded audition tapes from all over the world — some from musicians who’d never acted before, others from actors who’d never played music and everything in between. But one teenager’s tape stood out.

“He was just in the dark — like he didn’t turn his lights on.

Exclusive: Miles Caton, who is making his feature debut in Ryan Coogler’s period genre movie Sinners, has inked with Artists First for representation.

Sinners opens over Easter weekend on April 18. The Michal B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo and Jack O’Connell starring pic follows twin brothers, who return to their hometown to start again as they try to leave their troubled lives behind. They discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Caton is known for his work as a R&b performer with powerhouse vocals. Caton has been singing since the age of two and grew up a child prodigy of gospel great, Timiney Figueroa. He has performed with the likes of Fred Hammond, Faith Evans, Erica Campbell, Smokie Norful, and Bishop Td Jakes. He toured the world as a supporting vocalist for H.E.R. and performed at the Grammys as well as the Academy Awards.

Pop-rock Grammy winner Gwen Stefani has been a coach on “The Voice” eight different times now (though never consecutively), and she married former judge Blake Shelton in 2021. She successfully coached Carter Rubin to a victory in Season 19, and is itching to become a two-time “The Voice” champion with her current crop of contenders. Now that the Season 26 blind auditions have begun, can Gwen prevail for the second time on NBC’s reality TV show?

Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) for a closer look at Team Gwen Stefani on “The Voice” Season 26, including photos, bios and artist rankings. Also see our features for Team Michael Buble, Team Reba McEntire and Team Snoop Dogg.

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Tamron Hall’s Tuesday episode gives the audience a special inside look at The Reunion Tour, with performances by gospel legends Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond. Yolanda Adams also debuts her latest music on the show. Plus what’s happening the rest of this week on the show. Wednesday’s episode celebrates kids with […]

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The Reunion Tour Live! Season 6 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Tamron Hall,” titled “The Reunion Tour Live!”, promises an exciting musical experience. Scheduled to air on ABC, this episode features a star-studded lineup of gospel music legends. Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond will take the stage to deliver powerful performances that are sure to inspire and uplift.

Viewers can look forward to a night filled with soulful music and heartfelt messages. Each artist brings their unique style and energy, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The episode aims to celebrate the rich tradition of gospel music and its impact on people’s lives.

In addition to the performances, Tamron Hall will engage the artists in meaningful conversations. They will discuss their journeys, the significance of their music, and what this reunion means to them. This blend of music and...

On Thursday, September 5, ABC’s Tamron Hall welcomes a lineup of gospel music icons to the show: Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond. In a first for the show, these legendary artists come together to discuss their highly anticipated Reunion Tour and treat viewers to powerful live performances. Kirk Franklin, a multi-award-winning […]

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This week on “Tamron Hall,” host Tamron Hall kicks off Season 6 as she welcomes guests Erica Campbell, Kelly Bensimon, Lish Steiling, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond, among others.

Guest Lineup Monday, September 2, 2024– You’re Invited to the Cookout!: Today, a daytime TV first! An epic performance as DJ Cassidy brings his “Pass the Mic Live!” Las Vegas residency to the Tam Fam cookout, with rap legends Ja Rule, Fat Joe and Doug E. Fresh! Plus, R&b queens 702, Kameelah Williams Lemisha Fields , get the cookout started with their mega-hit “Where My Girls At?” Then, renowned chef Joseph Burton from Baltimore’s Rooted Rotisserie takes over the grill to serve his incredible burgers and parmesan truffle fries. Plus, Tamron shows off delicious snacks from her forthcoming cookbook, “Confident Cook,” along with co-author and James Beard-winning culinary producer Lish Steiling Lish Steiling. And, the second annual Potato Salad Showdown!

Get ready for big emotions and big smiles when “Tamron Hall” returns for its sixth season on Tuesday, September 3.

Hosted by veteran journalist Tamron Hall, the popular daytime talk show is returning with brand new exclusive interviews and star-studded performances from the likes of Miranda Lambert, Quincy Brown, Chloe Bailey, Method Man, Dolly Parton, Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Eve, Lil Rel Howery, Ina Garten, Jay Pharoah, Yara Shahidi, as well as a special live set from “The Reunion Tour” with Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond, with many more scheduled to come.

Focusing on the theme of “nurture” as well as bringing viewers more inspirational, entertaining and topical conversations, season six will see the debut of a new theme song by the seven-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning duo The Baylor Project.

Receiving three Daytime Emmy Award nominations this year, including Best Daytime Talk Series Host, an award Hall has won twice,...

Doechii isn't trying to convince the world of her star power. As she explains to Popsugar, "I don't usually think about that." The 24-year-old Tampa, Fl, rapper isn't concerned with "setting intentions" with her music, either. That's why, so far, she's seamlessly tapped into different lanes of hip-hop without holding herself to a specific label. Her boom-bap, autobiographical breakthrough hit "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" sounds nothing like the upbeat, airy rhymes delivered on her 2022 single "Persuasive." The same could be said for the rest of her multifaceted discography. And the fun of that leaves her little time to cater to her fans' every whim and want - she's too busy making the music they need.

"It's up for them to have that," Doechii says, unconcerned with fans' expectations. "However the art is interpreted, that's how it's interpreted. All I know is how I want them to feel."

Doechii's always been "super imaginative" with her art.

On the eve of the 65th Grammy Awards, Nashville-based Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands was in Atlanta to compete at the Hbcu All-Star Battle of the Bands against schools like North Carolina A&t, Alabama State, and Bethune-Cookman. The student musicians took the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their turn and, before their high-stepping performance began, they quickly formed into the shape of a Grammy statuette.

It was a mighty flex, but they were certainly the only band in the building who could say they had a Grammy nomination.

It’s that time of year again! The 2022 BET Soul Train Awards have arrived and this year’s show featured spectacular performances with some of music’s most talented stars and heartfelt acceptance speeches from the night’s big winners.

Hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star Deon Cole, Saturday’s show featured Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige leading this year’s nominees with a total count of seven nods apiece, while Ari Lennox trailed close behind with six nominations. The trio was followed by Lizzo and Chris Brown, who earned five noms each.

While Queen Bey came out on top with the night’s big wins — earning awards for Album of The Year, Song of the Year and Best Collaboration with Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers — she wasn’t the only one to come out victorious! Check out the full list of winners below, with the victors in bold.

The 2022 BET Soul Train Awards are right around the corner!

BET revealed the nominations for this year’s award ceremony on Thursday, and announced that the star-studded show will be hosted by comedian, writer and “Black-ish” star, Deon Cole.

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET, praised Cole in a statement on Thursday, sharing, “Deon Cole is known for delivering razor-sharp humor and commentary across his acclaimed standup specials and series. Get ready to see him unleash his comedic talents like never before on the Soul Train Awards stage.”

“Hosting the Soul Train Awards is a dream come true,” Cole said in the release. “I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step. It is truly a privilege to be given this opportunity.”

As for the nominations, Beyoncé and...

The 22nd annual BET Awards spread the wealth among a variety of winners Sunday night, while everyone from host Taraji P. Henson to presenter Janelle Monáe to winners Jazmine Sullivan and Best New Artist Latto took turns denouncing Friday’s Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion.

Sullivan and The Weeknd won as best R&b artists, while Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak and Silk Sonic won for best group. Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar were honored as best hip-hop stars.

In addition, Sean “Diddy” Combs accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and surprise guest Kanye “Ye” West.

See the complete list of winners below.

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Ari Lennox

Chlöe

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Winner: Jazmine Sullivan

Mary J. Blige

Summer Walker

Best Male R&b...

The 2022 BET Awards were held on Sunday night, recognizing the best in music, film, TV and sports.

Empire alum Taraji P. Henson (pictured above) presided over this year’s awards, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Ahead of the ceremony, rapper/singer Doja Cat had notched the highest number of nominations (with six), followed closely by rapper Drake and R&b singer Ari Lennox, who each earned four nods. (Unfortunately, all three musicians went home empty-handed.)

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The 22nd annual BET Awards aired Sunday night, with Taraji P. Henson returning as host for “culture’s biggest night.” Presented live from the Microsoft Theater, the star-studded event featured a roster of fresh and familiar talent, including electric performances by Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch and Chance the Rapper.

Since 2001, the BET Awards have celebrated Black excellence in entertainment and the creative arts in TV, film, music, marketing and sports.

The honoree of the night was Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose singular career as artist, producer and mogul was paid tribute to in a medley performance by long-time collaborators Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes and Faith Evans. The celebration was capped off by a surprise speech from a mask-clad Kanye West, lauding the esteemed producer for his contributions to the world of hip-hop since the early 90s.

Scroll down to see the full list of winners.

This week’s repeal of Roe v. Wade loomed heavy over Sunday evening’s 2002 BET Awards, with numerous artists using the event to share their emotions and thoughts on the continued attacks against abortion rights in the United States.

“Guns have more rights than a woman,” said host Taraji P. Henson said in her opening monologue. “It’s a sad day in America. A weapon that can take lives has more power than woman who can give life, if she chooses to.”

R&b singer and Grammy Award-winner Jazmin Sullivan...

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The 2022 BET Awards are being handed out Sunday night.

The show kicked off with host Taraji P. Henson, presenter Janelle Monae and best female R&b/pop artist winner Jazmine Sullivan all addressing the recent Supreme Court decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling within the first 17 minutes of the show.

“Guns have more rights than a woman,” Henson said in her monologue. “It’s a sad day in America. A weapon that can take lives has more power than woman who can give life, if she chooses to.”

Monae gave the middle finger and said, “Fuck you, Supreme Court” (the swear word was bleeped), while Sullivan called on males to support females in fighting for their rights.

Heading into the show, Doja Cat leads the nominations with a total of six mentions, including best female R&b/pop artist and best female hip-hop artist.

The 2022 BET Awards nominations were announced on June 1, with Doja Cat leading the way. She earned six nominations, followed by Drake and Ari Lennox with four apiece. These nominations were decided by BET’s Voting Academy, which is made up of entertainment professionals in music, television, film, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, influencers, and creative arts. Scroll down for the complete list of BET nominees.

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Doja Cat and Drake are up for top honors for Album of the Year for “Planet Her” and “Certified Lover Boy,” respectively. There they face Silk Sonic (“An Evening with Silk Sonic”), H.E.R. (“Back of My Mind”), Tyler the Creator (“Call Me if You Get Lost“), Kanye West (“Donda“), and Jazmine Sullivan. Sullivan is the reigning champ for the original version of “Heaux Tales”; if she prevails again,...

Doja Cat leads the pack of 2022 BET Awards nominees with six nods, followed closely behind by Ari Lennox and Drake, who each nabbed four.

Doja Cat dominated the music categories at the annual award show with an album of the year nomination for “Planet Her,” plus nods for best female R&b/pop artist and female hip-hop artist. Her duet with Sza, “Kiss Me More,” is up for video of the year and best collaboration. Doja Cat is also nominated for a BET Her award for her hit record, “Woman.”

Lennox’s four nods include best female R&b pop artist; a BET Her nomination for “Unloyal” with Summer Walker; as well as video of the year and BET Her nods for her song “Pressure.” Drake’s nominations include best male hip-hop artist; best collaboration and video of the year for “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug; and album...

Doja Cat scored a leading six nominations including Album of the Year for the 2022 BET Awards, which were revealed today. Drake and Ari Lennox are next with four noms apiece.

The 22nd BET Awards celebrate creative expression and Black excellence across music, TV, film, and sports.

The trophies will be handed out during the BET Awards on Sunday, June 26, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. BET will air the Taraji P. Henson-hosted ceremony live at 8 p.m. Et and at 8 p.m. delayed in the West.

Here are the nominees for the 2022 BET Awards:

Best Female R&b/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Chlöe

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Jazmine Sullivan

Mary J. Blige

Summer Walker

Best Male R&b/Pop Artist

Blxst

Chris Brown

Givēon

Lucky Daye

The Weeknd

Wizkid

Yung Bleu

Best Group

Silk Sonic

Chlöe X Halle

City Girls

Lil Baby & Lil Durk

Migos...

Have you ever heard of praise miming?

It’s a style of praise dance popular in some Black churches, where performers swap lyrical movement for miming and often wear mimes’ traditional white face makeup. This form of worship plays a central role in “Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul,” the Sundance stunner from identical twin sisters, writer-director Adamma and producer Adanne Ebo.

Their film follows pastor Lee-Curtis Childs (Sterling K. Brown) and his first lady Trinitie (Regina Hall) as they aim to rebuild their congregation after a scandal effectively closes their Atlanta megachurch, which maxed out around 26,000 worshippers. The pastor and first lady hire a documentary crew to chronicle their comeback, but the road to redemption — especially in the competitive business of corporatized and commodified Christianity — doesn’t prove easy.

In the 2018 short film of the same name, the couple stand on the side of the road holding a sign that says “Honk for Jesus,...

The Soul Train Awards hosted its annual celebration in the historic Apollo Theater in New York on Sunday night. Presented by BET, the pre-taped award show featured performances by prominent stars in R&b and gospel.

Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, the award show aims to celebrate the best in African-American culture, music and entertainment.

The 2021 edition of the awards show featured performances by Silk Sonic’s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, Ari Lennox, Lucky Daye, Fred Hammond, Tone Stitch, Musiq Soulchild, Ashanti, Leon Bridges, Elhae, Summer Walker and Maxwell.

Singer Jazmine Sullivan notched two trophies by winning both Best R&b/Soul Female Artist and Album Of The Year for Heaux Tales. Normani won her first award for Best Dance Performance and honored other female artists in her speech. Later, Ashanti was decorated with the Lady Of Soul Award before performing onstage with Ja Rule and Fat Joe.

VH1 is launching a holiday movie slate and has drafted features from exec producers including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Nick Cannon.

The ViacomCBS network is launching its Naughty or Nice strand at the end of November through December with five made-for-television movies – Adventures in Christmasing, The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, Hip Hop Family Christmas, Let’s Get Merried and Miracles Across 125th Street.

Adventures in Christmasing centers around Parker Baldwin, a highly successful and meticulous talk show host who plans everything to a T, finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with superstar adventurer & television survivalist Finn Holt for a holiday television event. The two butt heads until they find themselves stranded together in the wild with no food, unreliable shelter and no form of communication. Unexpectedly impacting each other, they come to realize life is the greatest adventure.

Comedy Central announced its annual 31-day holiday extravaganza, featuring two new movies: “A Clüsterfünke Christmas,” debuting Dec. 4, and “Hot Mess Holiday,” premiering Dec. 11.

Both of these movies will air at 7 p.m. The network will announce additional titles for its”31 Days of Going Home for the Holidays” programming slate at a later date.

“A Clüsterfünke Christmas” stars Vella Lovell, Cheyenne Jackson, Ryan McPartlin, Nils Hognestad, Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer and follows the story of real estate executive Holly who heads to a small town to buy the quaint Clüsterfünke Inn and transform it into a resort. While meeting the owners, Holly finds herself distracted by their handsome nephew Frank. It is a parody of more traditional holiday rom-coms.

Anna Dokoza directs “A Clüsterfünke Christmas,” which was written by Dratch and Gasteyer, who also executive produce alongside Meghan Hooper, Trevor Rose, Josh Van Houdt, Danielle von Zerneck, Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson.

Celebrities, radio personalities and a nationwide community of urban, R&b and gospel music fans raised $1.5 million during the 13th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraising broadcast on March 11-12 to support patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The radiothon included support from all 13 Radio One markets, as well as several partner stations owned by Cumulus, Entercom, Townsquare, Perry Broadcasting, Beasley and iHeart urban AC, gospel, and hip hop radio outlets. This collective effort reached listeners in 33 cities, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Detroit, Houston, St. Louis, Savannah, Buffalo, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and Memphis.

The event brought together participating celebrities for the St. Jude mission, including, Anita Wilson, Anthony Hamilton, Brian Courtney Wilson, Cynthia Bailey, Evvie McKinney, Fred Hammond, Isaac Carree, Jekalyn Carr, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lecrae, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Malcom Stewart, Maranda Curtis, Marvin Sapp, Melvin Crispell III, Mya Johnson, Q Parker,...

Last Christmas, Kanye West gifted fans with the gospel-inspired Jesus Is Born, his ninth album and first with the Sunday Service Choir. On Friday evening, the rapper-producer turned the holiday into a new tradition, releasing a five-song EP titled Emmanuel “inspired by ancient and Latin music.”

Billed in a statement accompanying the surprise release as a “celebration of the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ,” the 12-minute EP, executive produced and composed by West, include the Christian prayer “Requiem Aeternam” (“Eternal Rest”) and the choral work “O Magnum Mysterium.

So, How Was Your 2020? is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December.

Anita “Lady A” White had a complex 2020. Beyond her quarantine, the Seattle Blues singer has spent much of the latter half of her year fighting over the rights to the “Lady A” stage name she’s used for nearly 30 years. As protests surfaced across the country over racial injustice highlighted by the police killing of George Floyd,...

UTA has signed Grammy-winning recording artist and creator of the “New Jack Swing” music style Teddy Riley for worldwide representation in all areas.

Since the early ’80s, Riley’s influential New Jack Swing style have been infused in multiple music genres including contemporary R&b, hip-hop, gospel, soul and pop music. He has produced over 1,000 songs for some of the most iconic artists in the industry such as Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, Doug E. Fresh, Johnny Kemp, Joe, Heavy D & The Boys, The Winans, and Al B. Sure, among others. In addiiton, he is the founding member of the popular R&b groups Guy and Blackstreet.

Riley serves as Music Supervisor and Composer for BET’s miniseries Uptown, set to air in fall 2021. Most recently, he battled Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds in the Instagram Live digital music series Verzuz in April. The series features two popular musicians in conversation...

Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle were the latest artists to go head-to-head on the Instagram Live and Apple Music series Verzuz, following Brandy and Monica’s showdown earlier this month.

During the three-hour show, the two iconic soul singers traded off performing their own chart-topping songs as well as each other’s, while discussing their careers and their shared love for music in between. Knight performed “Midnight Train to Georgia” twice during the show and during her performance of “If You Asked Me To,” Labelle made a point to note...

Chris Brown and Roddy Ricch took home two trophies at Sunday’s BET Awards, while Beyoncé Knowles won the BET Her Award (along with daughter Blue Ivy) as well as the Humanitarian Award.

“Insecure” actress Amanda Seales hosted the BET Awards, celebrating “the best and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience.” This year’s virtual show paid tribute to two superstars from the worlds of sports and entertainment: Grammy Award-winning global icon Lil Wayne honored Kobe Bryant, and Wayne Brady lead the tribute to Little Richard.

Brown won for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist as well as Best Collaboration for “No Guidance” featuring Drake. Ricch, who performed two numbers during the virtual show, took home prizes for Best New Artist and for his album “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial.”

Beyonce not only won the BET Her Award (along with her daughter Blue Ivy), which recognizes neo soul...

The 2020 BET Awards were held virtually earlier tonight on CBS, BET and BET Her and featured standout performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson Paak, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Alicia Keys and Roddy Ricch, among others. A celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary, and the network’s 40th, Black music’s past, present and future took center stage as host Amanda Seales expertly navigated comedy elements and important messages related to social injustice, inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Lizzo, Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion were among the winners who appeared via video to accept their awards.

See the complete list of winners for the 2020 BET Awards below.

Best Female R&b/Pop Artist

BEYONCÉ

H.E.R.

Jhene Aiko

Kehlani

Lizzo * Winner

Summer Walker

Best Male R&b/Pop Artist

Anderson .Paak

Chris Brown * Winner

Jacquees

Khalid

The Weeknd

Usher

Best Group

Chloe X Halle

City Girls...

The virtually-produced 2020 BET Awards on Sunday delivered a host of big names and surprises.

At the top of the show, Public Enemy joined forces with Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Yg and Rhapsody Team for a searing 2020 update of the P.E. classic “Fight the Power.”

And that was just the beginning. Alicia Keys performed a haunting rendition of “Beautiful Way to Die.” John Legend inspired with a powerful performance of “Never Break.” Megan Thee Stallion strutted her way through “Girls in the Hood.” Jennifer Hudson channeled Aretha Franklin in a performance that was followed by a new trailer for Respect. Lil Wayne paid tribute to Kobe Bryant. The multi-talented Wayne Brady honored the Little Richard. Michelle Obama even put in an appearance, presenting the 2020 Humanitarian Award to Beyoncé.

Drake led this year’s BET Awards field with six nominations, but took home only one statue. Megan Thee Stallion and...

The first-ever virtual BET Awards were held Sunday, with former Real co-host Amanda Seales presiding over the star-studded broadcast.

Drake entered Sunday’s ceremony with six nominations, including Video of the Year (by way of Chris Brown) and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. But Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch weren’t far behind with five nods each.

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When Snoop Dogg recorded a gospel album in 2018, almost every song included a feature from a prominent gospel performer — Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett, the Clark Sisters, and many more. This is a classic crossover play: A popular musical outsider recruits key insiders to smooth his transition into a new genre.

But some of those insiders took a beating for agreeing to collaborate with someone from outside of gospel. “I lost a couple best friends — a husband and wife team walked away from me, called me a sinner,” said Fred Hammond,...

The Late Late Show have taken “Carpool Karaoke” to new heights in their latest segment with Kanye West. In the clip, the rapper joins host James Corden on an actual airplane to discuss his new album Jesus Is King and perform several of songs.

In the segment, dubbed “Airpool Karaoke,” Corden’s flight home to La (Flight #808) is canceled, so he calls up West and joins him onboard a plane. It turns out not to be a private jet, but actually a regular airline where West is sitting in coach.

Kanye West held another Sunday Service performance following the (delayed) release of his new album Jesus Is King, this time at the Los Angeles Forum. Backed by his Sunday Service choir, which is led by Jason White, West performed several tracks off the album, including “Use This Gospel” with Kenny G and Clipse.

The artists, who appear on the album version of the song, took the stage with West and his massive choir, with Kenny G opening the performance. Both members of Clipse joined West for a fast-talking verse mid-song.

What’s a Kanye West album rollout without a little drama?

After multiple feints and missed release dates, West’s latest full-length, Jesus Is King, has finally arrived. The album’s official release followed listening events in cities that included Detroit, New York City, and Los Angeles. West worked on Jesus Is King until the last possible moment — it was supposed to come out Thursday at midnight, but the rapper tweeted that he was still “fixing mixes” on three different songs.

Jesus Is King features vocal contributions from Clipse, Ty Dolla $ign,...

The 2,000 people inside of Fox Theatre on Friday night were feverishly excited. Eager stans followed Kanye West wherever he appeared; to the stage, underneath his balcony, to the soundboard. Security struggled to keep fans out of the aisles, in their sections, or even on the ground. “Get off those seats! You are not at home,” one guard yelled from the row, flashing a light inside the dark theatre. West would never perform, but no one seemed to care.

“We’re going to show y’all three things tonight,” West told...

The 2019 BET Awards kicked off with a performance by Cardi B, who came into the night leading with 7 nominations and, not surprisingly, picked up the award for album of the year for her “Invasion of Privacy.” Other top nominees included Drake with 5, and Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole, each with four. Bruno Mars, 21 Savage, Childish Gambino, H.E.R. and Ella Mai also received multiple nominations. The show, which is in its 19th year, aired live from downtown Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater .

The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories in a “celebration of black culture.” Connie Orlando serves as executive producer along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Picking up the first award from best new artist, Lil Baby told Variety, “It’s an amazing feeling. I can’t even believe it.”

His win was followed by one from the “youngest baller in the game” — 14-year-old “Black-ish” star and entrepreneur Marsai Martin,...

The biggest prizes of Sunday’s 2019 Bet Awards went to Cardi B, Regina King, and Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.”

Regina Hall hosted the year’s biggest celebration of African-American artists, entertainers, athletes and more, and the evening was full of special performances including tributes to Mary J. Blige and late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Cardi B took home Album of the Year for “Invasion of Privacy” after leading the evening with seven total nominations. Regina King walked away with the award for Best Actress, and Best Movie went to “BlacKkKlansman.”

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Performers included Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, Cardi B, Migos, Lizzo, Meek Mill, City Girls, DJ Khaled, Kiana Lede, Lil Baby, Lucky Daye, and Mustard.

Four special honorees were recognized on their own — late rapper Nipsey Hussle was remembered with the Humanitarian Award; Mary J. Blige received...

Nominations for the 2019 Bet Awards were announced today with Cardi B leading with 7 nods, followed by Drake (5), Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole, each with four. Bruno Mars, 21 Savage, Childish Gambino, H.E.R. and Ella Mai also received multiple nominations. The show, which is in its 19th year, airs live from downtown Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 23.

In a year when Cardi B has dominated, it’s no surprise that her “Invasion of Privacy” is up for album of the year. She’ll be competing against Travis Scott’s “Astroworld,” Meek Mill’s “Championships,” Ella Mai’s self-titled debut and “Everything Is Love” by The Carters.

The Bet Awards recognize winners across 20 categories. Among the acting nominees are Issa Rae, Regina Hall, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Viola Davis in the best actress race and Anthony Anderson, Chadwick Boseman, Denzel Washington, Mahershala Ali, Michael B. Jordan and Omari Hardwick.

Cardi B leads the nominations for the 2019 Bet Awards, with seven nominations total.

The Bronx rapper’s nods include two nominations for Video of the Year – “Money” and “Please Me” with Bruno Mars – as well as Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (for both “Please Me” with Mars and “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J. Balvin), the Viewers’ Choice Award (“I Like It”) and Album of the Year for Invasion of Privacy. The latter won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in February, beating out albums by Nipsey Hussle,...

Hey,fellow "Star" fans. We hope you guys thoroughly enjoyed the 17th episode of this current season 3 tonight. Now that it's officially wrapped up and in the history books, it's time to take a brief look at what's in store for you guys in the next, new episode 18. Episode 18 is indeed the season finale episode for this season. The people over at Fox did put out a press release for it. So, that's what we'll be referencing in this spoiler session. To get things started, Fox's press release revealed that episode 18 is labeled/titled, "When the Levee Breaks." Ouch, that already sounds intense. Episode 18 sounds like it will certainly feature some very lively, drama-filled and shocking moments as Take 3 faces off with Amber Drake! Alex's wedding gets ruined! Star makes a big decision. Carlotta makes up with Rashad. A big shocker happens and more! We'll go ahead and start off...

Several notable celebrities, community leaders and entertainers descended on the city of New Orleans once again to attend the 15th Annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, held today at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans.

Kimberly Bryant; Monique Vann-Brown; Sheryl Lee Ralph; Tishauna Wilson; Symone Sanders

They were joined by attendees from across that nation who converged to recognize this year’s recipients of the distinguished awards, including popular Political Commentator Symone Sanders, renown actress/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, Black Girls Code CEO Kimberly Bryant and next generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Monique Vann-Brown. Additionally, college philanthropist Tishauna Wilson was recognized alongside this lineup to receive a $10,000 McDonald’s Hbcu Forward Scholarship, facilitated by Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

McDonald’s 365Black Awards take place annually to honor outstanding individuals who are committed to making positive contributions that strengthen the African-American community. The program launched in 2003 as an extension of the company’s 365Black platform,...

Months after releasing his debut album, Daniel Caesar scored not one but two Grammy nominations. The record itself, Freudian, got recognized in the best R&B album category, and his gold-certified 2016 hit with Kali Uchis, “Get You,” earned a nod for best R&B performance.

“It does feel like it’s been fast,” Caesar, 22, tells People of his success. “It’s only been five years, but it’s been five years of steady growth. I feel more secure in whatever level of success that we have because I feel like it’s not an accident.”

Now with two EPs, a...

The 55th Grammy Awards have arrived, and music's biggest night promises a ton of trophies, and hopefully some great live performances by today's hottest acts. Who has the best record of 2012? How about the year's best new artist? Stick with Zap2it throughout the night, as we continue updating the list of this year's winners!

All of the award categories are below, with the winners in bold.

Record of the Year"Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson"We Are Young" by Fun., featuring Janelle Monáe"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye, featuring Kimbra"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift

Album of the Year"El Camino" by The Black Keys"Some Nights" by Fun."Babel" by Mumford & Sons"Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean"Blunderbuss" by Jack White

Song of the Year...

Fit and fab fitness guru Donna Richardson Joyner celebrated her birthday with a star-studded party in Dallas last week. Her husband, syndicated radio host Tom Joyner, invited the best in old-school R&B and gospel to celebrate Donna's birthday. The stellar lineup included El DeBarge, Eddie Levert, Shirley Murdock, Fred Hammond and Kirk Franklin. Take a look at how Richardson Joyner celebrated her birthday in style.

This year's nominees of Soul Train Awards have been unveiled. New mum Alicia Keys leads the pack alongside Usher with four nods each, Drake follows closely with three and Nicki Minaj scores two. The other musicians who receive double kudos are Erykah Badu, Dondria, Janelle Monae, Fantasia Barrino and Sade.

Alicia and Drake are up against each other in Album of the Year. Her "Element of Freedom" and his "Thank Me Later" are on a bid to win the prize with such competitors as Usher's "Raymond vs. Raymond", Sade's "Soldier of Love" and Erykah's "New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)".

Nicki, meanwhile, competes for Best New Artist, going head to head with the other newcomers such as Melanie Fiona, B.o.B, Dondria and Wale. The Young Money member additionally has a chance to win Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year, battling Eminem, Rick Ross, Drake, Big Boi and T.

Fred Hammond is the voice of gospel music. He recently received a major distribution deal with Universal Music Christian Group and released a highly anticipated gospel CD/DVD, "Life in the Word." Hammond's work is so musically captivating, "Word" debuted at number two on Billboard's Top Gospel Album Chart, giving Fred two CDs in Billboard's Top Gospel category -- his earlier album "Love Unstoppable" is still holding strong at number six...  ...