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Warner Bros. Pictures The Color Purple will drop on Christmas alongside an accompanying soundtrack. Like the film, the album is packed with appearances from a slew of today’s A-list stars, with Quincy Jones and Scott Standers serving as executive producers. A teaser shared on the movie’s Instagram page Monday reveals that Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Jorja Smith, Missy Elliott and Usher are among those behind […]

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards Variety has revealed the 25 biggest songs of the year, and the list includes hits from some hip-hop and R&B acts. SZA‘s “Kill Bill” came in strong at #2, while her track “Snooze” landed at #10. The Weeknd, who also made the top 10, secured the seventh position with his song “Die […]

Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET Nick Cannon is ready to take on his annual role of St. Nick during the holiday season, which happens to be his “favorite time of the year.” Speaking to ET backstage at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, he talked about making the season special for his 12 children. “Saint Nick will be in every […]

Courtesy of Live Nation Urban Gospel artists will unite for another iteration of Kirk Franklin‘s Exodus Music & Arts Festival this spring. The festival will return to Dallas’ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 25-26, continuing its goal of spotlighting gospel music, its culture and its superstars. So far, Kirk will double as host and headlining performer; […]

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards SZA may take her time to respond to her accomplishments on social media, but there’s a reason why. In a series of recents tweets shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the singer explained that posting on social media causes her feelings of anxiety and FOMO. “No one teaches you […]

Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET SZA was the top winner at the BET Soul Train Awards Sunday night, taking home four awards including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Usher followed with three trophies, while Victoria Monét nabbed two. The ceremony, hosted by Keke Palmer, featured performances by BJ The Chicago Kid, […]

Courtesy Fandango Beyoncé debuted a new look at the premiere for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in Los Angeles on Saturday. The singer sported platinum blonde hair and a silver Versace dress for the occasion. Designer Donatella Versace posted photos of the look on Instagram, writing, “@beyonce, you are a vision in Versace. You are […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Lil Durk is giving back to his community with the Feast of Thanks meal giveaway on Thanksgiving.  An announcement shared by Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes Foundation says that he’ll be serving 2,000 or more families on the South and West sides of Chicago with hot, ready-to-eat Boston Market meals.  The event is an extension of last year’s turkey giveaway, where Durk’s Neighborhood […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Sad news for Lauryn Hill fans who were expecting to attend an upcoming show as part of her Miseducation 25th Anniversary Tour.  The singer announced she’s canceling “most of the remaining” tour dates this year due to her ongoing vocal issues. “As many of you may know, I’ve been battling serious vocal strain for the past […]

Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images Like many people on Thanksgiving, Taye Diggs is looking to eat well and drink plenty. He told ABC Audio about his plans to spend the holiday with loved ones, specifically his sisters, who’ve mastered making the family’s famous punch.  “It’s amazing,” he said of the heirloom drink.  The special concoction was originally mixed together by his late […]