Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars, Janelle Monáe & More will Perform at Essence Festival 2020

Essence Magazine has been holding its festival for decades, and it’s a moment of Black girl magic, our history, our culture, impact, and more. The 2020 music lineup has just been announced, and it’s beautiful. Hosted by Loni Love, and with music by D-Nice, this year’s lineup is already sparking love […]


Rihanna is Set to Receive President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2020) – The NAACP today announced that global music and fashion icon, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Rihanna, will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 51stNAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award is presented in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Previous recipients include Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, […]


#NewVideo, K. Michelle Gets Personal on “Just Like Jay”

After giving us “Supahood,” and “The Rain,” Kimberly “K. Michelle” Pate have given us a third video from her forthcoming album. Pate’s fifth album, All Monsters Are Human, is being released tomorrow, January 31, 2020. Whereas “Supahood” was uptempo, fun, and featured rappers, and “The Rain” is sensual and sexual, “Just […]


Alex Zurdo, Dee-1, Derek Minor, Angie Rose, Emcee N.I.C.E. & More are Headliners for “God’s House of Hip Hop 20/20 Summer Fest”

(Los Angeles, CA – January 24, 2020) – God’s House of Hip Hop 20/20 Summer Fest, covered by Pollstar, Billboard and GRAMMY.com, announced the 15 headliners for the July 17 and 18 event. The list includes some of the most celebrated talent representing Christian Hip Hop (CHH), Latin CHH, and Gospel […]