Rising Country Artist Reyna Roberts Breaks Tradition, Follows Her Path & Defends Beyoncé: ‘I’m More Than What They Want to Fit In A Box’

Crediting music with saving her life since the day of her birth, rising artist Reyna Roberts said that Country music chose her, which is evident in her genre-blending style that defies, yet elevates traditional standards for the genre throughout her “Bad Girl Bible Vol. 1” debut album. Roberts said while on […]


Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Debut at the Top of Billboard’s Hot Country Chart with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’

Beyoncé is setting records for Black women in Country music but also breaking personal records. The night of the Usher Bowl, the Houston native surprise dropped 2 country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” Despite some pushback and criticism across platforms and some Country stations, Beyoncé’s further dive into the […]


Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige and More Nominated for 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, and it includes many first-time nominees. From R&B to Rock, Hop-Hop to Alternative, Pop and Disco, the 2024 class of nominees is eclectic and has a range. To be nominated, artists will have had to release their first commercial […]


#NewMusic: Beyoncé Releases 2 Country Songs, ’16 Carriages’ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ Along with ‘Act II’ Date

A new act with 2 new songs; Beyoncé, the Entertainer You Are. Beyoncé has switched genres from House to Country with her two new song releases, leading to Act II in a series released in March. On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” shortly after her […]


Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin and K. Michelle to Reprise Roles for Lifetime’s ‘Single Black Female’ Sequel

The sequel to Lifetime’s 2022 highly successful film “Single Black Female” with Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin and K. Michelle is set to premiere in March. “Single Black Female 2: Simone’s Revenge” is set in Seattle three years after Monica (Goodwin) escaped the attempted murder plan of her half-sister Simone (Riley). Monica started a new […]

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NewMusic: Megan Thee Stallion Sends Multiple Messages with ‘Hiss,’ Releases Video

Shortly after releasing her pouncing single, “Hiss,” Megan Thee Stallion released the accompanying video. “Hiss” follows Megan Thee Stallion’s single “Cobra,” both released during her independent journey and starts with her sending a very clear message. The song has thee rapper taking shots at multiple people. Following the midnight release of […]


#NewMusic: Ré Alissa Blends Varying Elements of R&B to Explore the Cycle of Love on ‘Falling’ EP

Inspired by influential acts such as Brandy, Aaliyah and Destiny’s Child, rising artist Ré Alissa has released her new EP, “Falling,” combining 90s music feel with modern music concepts. Ré Alissa’s five-track EP takes listeners on a ride of a relationship cycle of exploring different emotions and experiences that come with […]


Victoria Monét, Usher and Colman Domingo Lead 2024 NAACP Image Award Nominations

Victoria Monét leads the 2024 Naacp Image Award nominations in music with six and Usher follows with five, while Colman Domingo leads the acting categories with three individual nominations. Usher is squaring off against Domingo in the “Entertainer of the Year” category, along with Fantasia, Halle Bailey and Keke Palmer. He’s […]