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Peacock Tyler Perry has confirmed reports about his interest in buying BET.  Speaking to ET’s Nischelle Turner, he shared that the information is “not a rumor,” noting he’d like to own as much stake in the network as possible. “I’ve been there for four years now and had tremendous success. I wasn’t expecting this to happen, so, yes, […]

Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Lauryn Hill‘s classic solo album turns 25 this year, and it appears she has more than one celebration in store. In posts shared on her socials Monday, the Fugees singer announced she’ll be honoring The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a special show. “I’ll be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ at @Wolf_Trap […]

Francis Specker/CBS The Recording Academy is bringing together congressional leaders and music makers for its annual Grammys on the Hill Awards. According to a release, Washington’s premier annual celebration of music and advocacy will honor those who’ve ushered the fight for creators’ rights, including one of this year’s recipients, Pharrell Williams. “I’m very grateful to be […]

Courtesy Blue Note Entertainment Group After premiering last year, Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa will return this summer for its second iteration. The event will take place July 28-30 and will celebrate jazz’s influence during the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Tapped for the celebration are host Dave Chappelle and headliners Mary J. Blige, Nas and Chance the Rapper. Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Ari Lennox, Big Freedia, Cordae, Talib […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC Offset is teasing fans with a snippet of his new song and video, which he’s shared on his Instagram. “They can’t be too upset/ I should have kept it to myself, they can’t be too upset,” he raps, as he performs in a myriad of outfits. ”I done broke bread, cut checks, they can’t be […]

ABC Lil Baby’s third studio album, It’s Only Me, has reached Platinum status. The album has sold 1 million album equivalents, earning the RIAA certification. Taking to Instagram, Lil Baby’s label, Quality Control Music, sent the rapper a congratulatory message. “CBFW! Congratulations @LilBaby on ‘It’s Only Me’ going Platinum,” the post read. It’s Only Me dropped in October and peaked […]

Courtesy Live Nation Don Toliver is ready to bring his Love Sick album on the road. In June he’ll start The Love Sick Tour 2023, a North American trek that is scheduled to make stops in 17 cities. Don is slated to perform in Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium for the first stop. He, Pi’erre Bourne and other special guests will then make […]

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix Leonardo DiCaprio testified in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Monday in the trial of Pras Michel — a founding member of the ’90s group the Fugees — on charges Michel ran an illegal multimillion-dollar influence scheme, which he denies. DiCaprio, called as a prosecution witness, answered questions from the […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Chlöe Bailey recently dropped her debut album In Pieces, and she revealed that she had some help from her mentor Beyoncé.  When asked if the mega poster had listened to In Pieces, Chlöe told Entertainment Tonight, “Yes, I know she listened to the album.” “She gave me notes on it before I released it,” she added.  The Swarm actress went on to express […]