B2K tour announcement follows the 2025 BET Awards

B2K has confirmed exclusively with VIBE that they’re back and going on tour in spring 2026. The announcement marks the first full-scale reunion tour for Omarion, J-Boog, Lil Fizz and Raz-B since their successful 2019 Millennium Tour run. The early

Sly Stone, funk pioneer, dies at 82

Sly Stone, the groundbreaking musician who revolutionized popular music with his psychedelic funk fusion and led the influential band Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday at age 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other

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Minnesota Lynx begin 2025 season with perfect 8-0 record

The Minnesota Lynx have surged to an 8-0 start in the 2025 WNBA season, matching their best beginning since the franchise’s record-setting 2016 campaign, when they opened with 11 consecutive victories. The Lynx are one of only two undefeated teams

Soul royalty takes Chicago: Knight, Mills, LaBelle, Khan

Four of R&B’s most celebrated voices brought decades of musical excellence to a nearly sold-out crowd Friday night. The Queen’s tour made its highly anticipated stop at the United Center. Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan commanded

Judy Brown

Expert Brown advocates strength-centered mental health care

Judy Brown, Mental Health Supports Manager and professor, is at the forefront of social, emotional, and behavioral learning for students, families, and adults. Brown applies her expertise as a clinical social worker to develop innovative programs that strengthen community mental

George Floyd Square stands as living memorial 5 years later

Minneapolis marked the anniversary of George Floyd’s death with the Rise & Remember Festival, a three-day event designed to honor his memory and commemorate others lost to systemic racism. The festival, held at George Floyd Square and surrounding areas, drew

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Essence Fest adds major artists to its 2025 celebration

The Essence Festival of Culture has announced an expansive musical lineup for its 2025 concert series. The lineup features iconic headliners and special collaborative performances that promise to make this year’s festival one of the most memorable. The Essence Festival

Anthony Edwards

NBA’s new generation at center of conference finals

A fundamental shift has taken root in the NBA landscape as Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jalen Brunson lead a transformative movement reshaping professional basketball’s power structure. The era defined by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant

Rap icons bring ‘Kings of the West’ tour to the Midwest

A lineup of legendary West Coast hip-hop artists will perform at the Iowa Event Center for the “Kings of the West” concert on Friday, July 11. Bobby Dee & Wynn Records presents the show, featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Too $hort,

Slick Rick adds to hip-hop legacy with ‘Victory’ release

In a momentous convergence of musical legends, hip-hop’s most revered storyteller, Slick Rick, has emerged from a 26-year recording hiatus to collaborate with acclaimed actor and artist Idris Elba on “Victory,” a visionary visual album that transcends conventional boundaries. The

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En Vogue: 35 years of funky divas redefining R&B

Celebrating 35 years of harmonious excellence, En Vogue is one of the most influential female vocal groups in contemporary music history. The Oakland-formed quartet revolutionized R&B in the 1990s with its sophisticated harmonies, elegant style, and feminist messages, which continue

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Janet Jackson to receive ICON Award, perform at 2025 AMAs

Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, honoring her remarkable four-decade career and profound influence on music and culture worldwide. The ceremony will air live Monday, May 26. The 11-time American Music Award

Queens Tour debuts to packed houses in Vegas, Oakland, LA

Four of music’s most revered vocalists brought decades of soul, R&B, and pop mastery to the West Coast as The Queens Tour launched with three packed-out performances that transformed concert venues into celebrations of musical excellence. Audiences responded with multiple

Brynne Crockett takes center court with the Minnesota Lynx

Minneapolis native Brynne Crockett, known professionally as BdotCroc, steps into the spotlight as the Minnesota Lynx’s new in-arena host at Target Center for the 2025 season. The award-winning rapper and radio personality brings her magnetic energy to WNBA audiences as

Holifield designs dream events while building on-air empire

Kimberly Holifield commands attention in every room she enters, leveraging her exceptional talents as a premier event strategist and magnetic on-air personality. With razor-sharp business acumen and infectious energy, she has transformed Glamlife Events & Parties from a local Minneapolis

Phillip McGraw transforms pain into healing mission

Phillip McGraw transforms lives through his unique approach to healing, drawing from personal experience to guide others toward lasting peace and self-acceptance. As a father of four committed to breaking generational cycles, McGraw combines expertise in holistic practices with powerful

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 29: Master P attends the BET Experience Celebrity Basketball Game on June 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for BET)

Hip-hop mogul Master P takes final bow at Essence Festival

Hip-hop entrepreneur Percy “Master P” Miller announced his retirement from the music industry after a groundbreaking career spanning more than three decades. The No Limit Records founder will take his final bow during the 2025 Essence Festival in his hometown

Fantasia delivers powerful performance of ‘Have Your Way’

Grammy-winning singer Fantasia Barrino-Taylor is answering a long-ignored calling with her upcoming eighth studio album, pivoting to gospel music after years of success in R&B and soul. The former “American Idol” winner revealed in a recent Instagram post that she

Hip-Hop royalty set to converge at Rock The Bells 2025

Hip-hop’s most celebrated festival returns as Rock The Bells announces its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. On Saturday, June 28, Rock The Bells will unite generations of rap royalty under one roof at Newark’s Prudential Center. This year’s festival, themed “Class