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Michael Jackson‘s son Prince Jackson wants to “expand” on his late dad’s legacy. The 23-year-old star — who lost his father 11 years ago — still misses the King of Pop, and while he’s “very proud” of the family name, he acknowledged the moniker brings with it certain expectations. Appearing on ITV’s “This Morning” on…

Abdul Muhammad, also known as “DJ Damage,” is a nationally syndicated DJ, host, and entrepreneur. The Philadelphia native recently starred in the BET docuseries, “Arm-Chair A&R.” He currently co-hosts the “Hollywood Unlocked (Uncensored)” podcast alongside Jason Lee. With his 10 years of experience and success in the industry, he is now focusing on helping the…

When COVID-19 was labeled a global pandemic in March 2020, the music industry was forced to adjust. With live shows serving as a major economic part of the industry, many artists, DJs, promoters, managers, club owners and others were adversely affected after concerts and appearances were canceled. In a move to rejuvenate the industry, Street…

Nick Cannon reportedly will fight back against Viacom. The creator of “Wild ‘N Out” is set to sue Viacom for $1.5 billion, according to reports by The Shade Room. If Cannon wins the lawsuit, he reportedly plans to use the “money from the suit to invest in better education in underserved communities, as well as creating…

Ebony magazine has been forced into bankruptcy. The historic publication that highlights Black culture continues to deal with financial hardships. On July 25, Parkview Capital Credit, a creditor based in Houston, filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Ebony Media Holdings, according to The Wall Street Journal. The bankruptcy will allow creditors to reposition Ebony‘s assets,…

As we enter the fifth-month quarantine, without concerts, sports games, and other large-format gatherings, most are wondering: Will we ever get back to normal? One thing that has kept us entertained during this time is the innovative thinking of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Like great minds do in a crisis, the two mega music producers…

Heaven Hightower is a 14-year-old actress, author, and community leader who is determined to shine. Hightower began her entertainment career at the young age of 8-years-old and she’s been working hard ever since. Her sweet personality, determined mindset, and undeniable talent have earned her appearances on four TV shows, five films, and eight plays. She…

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…

Terry Skywalker is part owner of the popular underground entertainment series, Bonfire ATL. Born Terry Walker, he is the husband of Bryce Walker and father of 7-year-old Kabry. Walker, who has a doctorate in business administration with a concentration in international business, established himself as a force within the entertainment industry in the late ’90s…

Michael Persaud and his brothers, Mark and Irwin Persaud, understand the value of leveraging culture. After years of working in the fields of music, media and entertainment with companies such as Quincy Jones’ Qwest/Warner Brothers Records and RCA Records, the Persaud brothers decided to delve into the financial arena. They now serve as wealth management…

Nikki Natural is the newest cast member on the reality series “Love & Hip Hop Miami,” and she is certainly heating things up. So, who exactly is Nikki Natural? The Miami native, whose real name is Neisha Cooper, is more than the ex-girlfriend of rapper Trick Daddy. She is a Florida International University alumna with…

The Black community continues to be disproportionately affected by the global pandemic. Prominent entertainment figures in the Black community often have the voice and economic power to fuel the help needed. On April 22, the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast will air on BET. Co-hosted by Grammy Award-winning singer, actress Kelly Rowland…

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are to produce a brand-new event series. The couple is working alongside Apollo World Touring on the new World Tour series, which will take place in the likes of Montreal, Berlin, Milan, Seoul, Osaka, and Miami. And now it has been announced that Robbie Williams is set to headline the…

In this episode of Rolling Out Tonight, host Cassidy Sparks recommends checking out Tory Lanez’s latest project Chixtape 5, the new action-comedy Charlie’s Angels in theaters, programming on the new Disney Plus streaming channel, and much more. Tune in each week as rolling out brings you the hottest new releases in music, movies, and TV.

Rolling Out Tonight host Cassidy Sparks highlights the hottest new releases in music, movies, and TV each week. In this episode, she recommends checking out The Day Shall Come in movie theaters, new music from Young M.A, season 16 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and much more.

Marsai Martin celebrates Janelle Monáe for her bona fide style and daring looks. The “Screwed” singer has been a “big inspiration” for the 15-year-old actress. Speaking to InStyle magazine, Marsai said: “I admire so many things about Monáe. She’s so true to herself with everything that she puts on. “And she can also pull off…

Jay-Z wants to change the “fractured” process of choosing the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show. He has been discussing how he will choose which artists to approach for the performance. The “99 Problems” hitmaker will be producing the entertainment extravaganza as part of the agreement his company Roc Nation has made to be…