Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons recently exchanged words on social media, with the public back-and-forth seemingly tied to their past relationship and Kimora’s new television project. On Dec. 11, PEOPLE published an interview with Kimora Lee Simmons accompanied by a graphic featuring a quote attributed to her. The graphic read: […]
Mariah Carey has Carey-ed her record-breaking career to a new level. The legendary singer-songwriter has earned her third Diamond-certified album with Merry Christmas, which has sold 10 million copies since its 1994 release, joining Music Box and Daydream. She now ties Whitney Houston and Shania Twain as the female artists with […]
Rissi Palmer is back on the scene with a new introspective single and forthcoming EP. Her new song, “Old Black Southern Woman,” is set to appear on her upcoming “Perspectives” EP. In a video on social media, Palmer said the songs were all chosen “specifically for this project,” adding that “words […]
A gripping new trailer has arrived for The Dutchman, the modern adaptation of the 1964 Obie Award–winning play. The film stars André Holland as Clay, a successful but troubled Black businessman fighting to save his marriage through therapy — until their mysterious therapist begins appearing outside their sessions. Clay’s life spirals […]
In recognition of World AIDS Day, Raheem DeVaughn is using his voice and platform to bring attention to HIV prevention, education and access, especially within Black communities. During a recent conversation with the artist and humanitarian, DeVaughn discussed the importance of awareness around PrEP and why he believes visibility, transparency, and […]
R&B songstress and multi-award-winning platinum artist, Tweet, returns to the music scene with her new single, “Toot Toot,” kicking off the musical journey of what “Memoirs of a Southern Hummingbird,” her upcoming album, will be all about. “Toot Toot” was written by Tweet, Walter W. Millsap III, Erick Walls and James […]
Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and R&B crooner Christopher Williams returns with a brand-new single, “Good Enough,” available now via Streamline TransMedia | SRG-ILS | Virgin Music Group. After years away from the spotlight, Williams returns with a sound that is both familiar and fresh. The mid-tempo groove of “Good Enough” serves […]
Powerhouse songstress Tamar Braxton has officially released her highly anticipated new project, “Heartbreak Retrograde,” a cathartic six-song EP produced by GRAMMY®-winning hitmaker Tricky Stewart, which takes listeners on a soulful walk through love’s messiness, its magic, and everything in between. Every track on Heartbreak Retrograde hits with intention, from the radio […]
A legacy of art and activism continues as Emmy® Award-winning and Tony®-nominated actress and advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph, together with her nonprofit organization, The DIVA Foundation, announces the 35th Anniversary Gala and Taping of DIVAS Simply Singing!. Since its launch in 1990 by Sheryl Lee Ralph, a devoted advocate for positive […]
Watching Summer Dennis perform at The Kennedy Center was a breath of fresh air, creating a genuine connection between artist and audience while reminding everyone what live performance is meant to feel like. Through intimate renditions of songs like “Pink Lotus,” “So Unnecessary,” and “Remember,” along with heartfelt covers and previews […]
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer who helped define the neo-soul movement of the 1990s and 2000s, has died at the age of 51. His death was announced Tuesday by The D’Angelo Estate, which said the musician, born Michael Eugene Archer, died after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. “The […]
Real Housewives of Potomac castmate Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, have been arrested and charged following allegations that they falsely reported a burglary at their Maryland home in 2024. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the couple’s residence on April 7, 2024, after the Osefos […]
On Sunday, Destin Conrad turned The Fillmore Silver Spring into a space full of love, vulnerability, and connection. From the moment he stepped on stage, Conrad had the room in his hands. With just a keyboardist and a percussionist, Conrad’s voice, energy, and presence did the work. Every note, every glance, […]
Toni Braxton continues to show she’s not just a voice for the ages, but also a gifted storyteller. The Grammy Award-winning singer, actress and entrepreneur is bringing her music to the screen with two new Lifetime movies inspired by her hit songs, part of her production deal with Lifetime and A+E […]
Symphonic sublimity describes my thoughts as I continue to reminisce about the Silent Serenade Ensemble tour by Maxwell, which provided the audience with a fuller and more immersive experience at MGM National Harbor. The evening blended the traditional styles of his songs with the encapsulating sound of his ensemble of violins, cellos, guitars, […]
