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Jay-Z‘s Made in America festival has been canceled. The 50-year-old hip-hop legend has made the decision to ax the popular event, which was due to take place between Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia because of the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. The hitmaker is instead encouraging everyone to…

Tina Lawson expressed indignation that Kentucky’s attorney general paused the highly scrutinized investigation into Breonna Taylor’s killing to get engaged. Lawson’s scorching Instagram post comes two weeks after daughter Beyoncé expressed exasperation in an open letter to Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron. Both are anguished that it has taken months to decide whether to charge the…

Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch were among the big winners at this year’s BET Awards. The ceremony was held virtually on Sunday night, June 28, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lizzo, who accepted the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist accolade, thanked Beyoncé for “everything [she has] done for Black culture” during her acceptance…

The BET Awards weekend has always had the feel of a summertime cookout or a family reunion. Events such as the BET Experience, exclusive parties and networking opportunities have made the BET Awards weekend the ultimate celebration of Black culture. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BET was forced to adjust to keep the legacy of…

To pop goddess Beyoncé, making a regular album is so last decade. Bey surprised fans by stepping off her throne, slipping on her superwoman cape, and making a second-consecutive visual album titled Black Is King. Queen Bey will unveil Black is King on Disney Plus on July 31, 2020, which she wrote, produced and directed…

Imagine being a 16 year old girl CEO and waking up to the news that your condiment sauce was being featured by the “queen B.” herself, Beyoncé! That’s the real-life story of 16 year old, Houston based, Tyla-Simone Crayton. Crayton is the award-winning, business savvy CEO of Sienna Sauce, and she woke up to the…

Megan Thee Stallion has dropped her new song, “Girls in the Hood,” which samples late rapper Eazy-E. The 25-year-old rapper’s new tune puts a spin on the star’s 1987 hit track “Boyz-N-The-Hood” and is her fourth release of the year. In a series of Instagram posts to celebrate the single’s release, she wrote: “GIRLS IN…

Beyoncé is set to receive the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards this weekend, for her years of philanthropy work. The “Black Parade” hitmaker will be honored with the special accolade at this year’s BET Awards — which will take place on Sunday (06.28.20) — to mark her ongoing contributions to philanthropy. Beyoncé will…

On the evening of Juneteenth, Beyoncé released a surprise song that shed light on racial injustice, police brutality, and inequality. The song, “Black Parade,” serves as Beyoncé’s first official solo release since the 2019 Homecoming album, which featured her live Coachella performance from 2018. Backed by trap-inspired production, Beyoncé delves in between singing and rapping…

Drake leads the 2020 BET Awards with six nods. The “God’s Plan” hitmaker is up for no less than six nominations, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Collaboration and Video of the Year for “No Guidance” with Chris Brown. He also goes head-to-head with himself in the Viewer’s Choice Award for his collaboration with Brown…

Beyoncé fired off an angry open letter to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron demanding the prosecution of the three Louisville police officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in her own home while she slept in her bed. The officers were executing a no-knock warrant and reportedly busted into Taylor’s home without notification at 1…

The Lion King star Beyoncé is said to be in discussions with Disney over a $100 million deal, which could see her land three new projects, including a spot on the Black Panther 2 soundtrack. The superstar singer voiced Nala in last year’s The Lion King reboot and sang a new version of “Can You…

Barack and Michelle Obama hosted their “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation ceremony via YouTube on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The Obamas invited a host of celebrities, including Alicia Keys and Beyoncé, to congratulate and uplift this year’s graduating class. The program featured a performance by Lizzo, accompanied by the New York Philharmonic. She played a…

The Chloe x Halle Bailey experiment has quickly risen to fame with their musical talent and the support of Beyoncé. The sister duo announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2o20, that they are delaying the release of the new album, UnGodly Hour, the follow-up to their debut project, The Kids Are Alright. In the video statement…

Beyoncé has urged people to stay “aligned and focused” in their battle for “real justice.” The “Formation” singer has encouraged activists who turned out for anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd — who passed away when a police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes — to keep pressing on for their…

Jay-Z is “determined to fight for justice” for George Floyd. The 50-year-old rap star has personally called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to express his pain over Floyd’s death on the streets of Minneapolis and to stress that justice needs to be served. Jay-Z said in a statement: “After our very earnest conversation, thank you to…

Music superstars Beyoncé and Rihanna have joined the multitude of celebrities, politicians and citizens demanding that justice be served following the death of George Floyd while being detained by a Minneapolis police officer. Queen Bey is pleading with her 147 million Instagram followers to sign a petition ensuring that those responsible or took part in…

Megan Thee Stallion has taken the music industry by storm, and her hard work certainly is paying off. The “Houston Hottie,” as she refers to herself, has a lot to celebrate, and she’s been making significant strides in her rap career over the past two years. Her most recent song, a remix of “Savage” that…

Kelly Rowland loves getting naked in her backyard garden. The 39-year-old singer has no problem going “completely nude” at home and has urged others to follow her lead because it’s such a “freeing” feeling. Appearing on “The Kyle and Jackie O Show,” Rowland dismissed host Kyle Sandilands’ suggestion that people aren’t “often” getting naked in…

Tina Knowles-Lawson never fails us — from her beauty to her style to being the mother of Beyoncé and Solange. The 66-year-old diva took to Instagram on Monday, May 18, 2020, to share a jaw-dropping throwback photo of herself, and let’s just say the internet can’t get enough. The photo featured a young Knowles-Lawson with…