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Marvel Studios Angela Bassett‘s role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever resulted in a Golden Globe — and now, a groundbreaking Oscar nomination. The actress received a nod in the category of Best Supporting Actress, making her the first actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be nominated for an Oscar. This is her second nomination […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC With the Grammys fast approaching, the schedule for events leading to the 2023 ceremony has been announced, Billboard reports. The programming includes a slew of panels and educational programs, as well as a celebration of singer/songwriter Muni Long. The first event, starting January 30, is a panel that will see Boi-1da and other Grammy-winning and -nominated producers discuss what it takes […]

Courtesy Rolling Loud The lineup for Afro Nation 2023 has been announced, and among this year’s headliners is Nigeria’s own Burna Boy. The star will be in Portimao, Portugal, this summer to perform at the event. He’s headlining alongside 50 Cent and French rapper Booba. Afro Nation is slated to go down June 28-30, roughly a month after the inaugural U.S. iteration of […]

Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) A new song from XXXTentacion has dropped on what would have been the late rapper’s birthday. The track is called “I’m Not Human” and features an appearance from Lil Uzi Vert. “A gift from Jah,” XXX’s account teased ahead of its release. “Thank you #liluzi.” “I’m Not Human” comes nearly two years after […]

Todd Williamson/Getty Images Another Girls Trip appears to be in store for actresses Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish. Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the 2017 film, confirmed a sequel is in the works.  The writer/director/producer shared the “definitive Girls Trip 2 update” at the Variety Studio presented by Audible at Sundance. “It’s officially happening. I can say that,” Tracy said, adding the film’s producer Will Packer “might kill me.” […]

Courtesy Live Nation More dates have been added to Chris Brown‘s Under the Influence international tour. The singer’s trek now includes a third night in Dublin, Ireland, and Manchester, England; a second night in Glasgow, Scotland; and a fifth night at London’s O2 Arena. Chris’ U.K./U.S. tour featuring guest Skillibeng kicks off with two nights in Dublin on February […]

John Phillips/Getty Images Bad news for Run-DMC fans: the legendary hip-hop group is coming to an end. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels made the revelation during a recent interview with Rock the Bells. “Run-DMC is over,” he said. “The only way Run-DMC gets back together is if The Beatles get back together. Can that happen?” “The final show that we are ever going to […]

Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake may possibly drop a new album in 2023. He teased fans while ending one of two shows at New York City’s Apollo Theater this weekend. “I’ve thought about a bunch of things in life, but at this moment in time, none of those things are stopping making music for you, so I’ll be […]

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal Beyoncé made a return to the stage over the weekend, performing in Dubai at the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal, a new luxury resort.   During Saturday’s event, the powerhouse singer performed a variety of hits from throughout the years, starting with a cover of Etta James‘ “At […]