The annual Roots Picnic takes place every summer in Philadelphia and is hosted by band, The Roots. This year things will be a bit different, […]
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Beyoncé Pens Open Letter to Kentucky AG on Breonna Taylor Case
Beyoncé is shining a light on Breonna Taylor’s case, calling on Kentucky’s top prosecutor to bring charges against the cops who killed her during a […]
Grammys Rename Controversial “Urban” Category
The Grammys announced a number of changes to its annual awards program in an effort to be more inclusive as part of its “commitment to […]
Teyana Taylor and Husband Iman Shumpert Expecting Second Daughter: ‘We’re Very Excited’
The multitalented Teyana Taylor and professional basketball player Iman Shumpert are expecting their second child. What We Know: Taylor, 29, announced her pregnancy in her […]
Ice Cube Under Fire for Tweeting Anti-Semitic Images and Conspiracy Theories
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube has defended himself for sharing multiple anti-Semitic tweets and conspiracy theories this week, saying he is not “anti-anybody,” but that he’s […]
Lizzo Calls Out Body Shamers in Powerful Message: “I Am Beautiful”
Lizzo shared a special clip on TikTok for the “fat shamers” as she opened up about her workout regime. What We Know: The “Truth Hurts” […]
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dead at 69
Founder of the Grammy-winning group The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Pointer, died at the age of 69 in Los Angeles. What We Know: The Pointer Sisters, […]
What the Music Industry Did to Show Solidarity on Blackout Tuesday and the Confusion it Caused
Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang made no mention of silence, let alone a black box, when they called on their peers in the music industry […]
Lauren London Talks About Gun Violence in America Following Boyfriend Nipsey Hussle’s Death
Lauren London is opening up about her first experiences with gun violence and how the prevalent issue that killed her boyfriend Nipsey Hussle still impacts […]
2 Chainz’s Restaurant, Bar Cited for Violating State’s COVID-19 Executive Order
When Georgia’s governor allowed for restaurants and other businesses to re-open earlier this month, the understanding was that those businesses would follow strict safety guidelines […]