By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Rihanna’s homeland wants her to continue to “shine bright like a diamond.” Continue reading Rihanna honored as ‘national hero’ of Barbados
Tina Turner sells music catalog going back 60 years to BMG
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Business
Tina Turner has sold the rights to her music catalog spanning six decades — including songs “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “The Best” — to music publishing company BMG. Continue reading Tina Turner sells music catalog going back 60 years to BMG
Jennifer Hudson Knew Aretha Franklin. To Play Her, She Had to Learn More
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Jennifer Hudson had plenty of time to think about how to portray Aretha Franklin onscreen. In 2007, soon after Hudson won the Academy Award for best-supporting actress — for playing a girl-group singer in “Dreamgirls” — Franklin told Hudson she should play her in a biopic, starting a decade-long friendship filled with weekly conversations. Continue reading Jennifer Hudson Knew Aretha Franklin. To Play Her, She Had to Learn More
Black tech entrepreneurs get $1 million boost from Pharrell Williams
By Adrienne Broaddus, CNN
Entrepreneur Justin Turk knew his start-up was special, but a $1 million prize from Grammy award-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams came as a shock. Continue reading Black tech entrepreneurs get $1 million boost from Pharrell Williams
Lil Nas X ‘Will Never Trust Pants Again’ After ‘SNL’ Wardrobe Malfunction
Lil Nas X is setting the record straight about splitting his pants on “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, assuring fans the wardrobe malfunction was not a publicity stunt. Appearing on “The Tonight Show” Monday, the two-time Grammy winner recalled what was going through his head during the memeable moment, which took place toward the end of his debut live performance of the No. 1 smash “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” Continue reading Lil Nas X ‘Will Never Trust Pants Again’ After ‘SNL’ Wardrobe Malfunction
Billboard Music Awards: Drake’s son joins him to accept artist of the decade
By Mark Savage, BBC
Drake’s son Adonis made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, joining his father onstage as he won an artist of the decade prize. The rapper, 34, gripped his son’s shoulder throughout his speech, before hoisting him into the air and saying: “I want to dedicate this award to you.” The three year old burst into tears, and left the stage clinging to his father’s leg. Continue reading Billboard Music Awards: Drake’s son joins him to accept artist of the decade
Last Name Ever, First Name Greatest: Drake to Receive Artist of the Decade Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
By Shanelle Genai, The Root
Cue the “Toosie Slide!” On Tuesday it was announced that Drake will be receiving the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Continue reading Last Name Ever, First Name Greatest: Drake to Receive Artist of the Decade Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
A Black woman is hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time
By Alexis Benveniste, CNN
Country music singer Mickey Guyton will make history Sunday when she hosts the Academy of Country Music Awards with Keith Urban. Continue reading A Black woman is hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time
Beyonce Makes History Winning The Most NAACP Image Awards
Beyonce has made history at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.
The music icon now has the most NAACP Image Awards in history after she racked up four awards for the 52nd event, NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson announced on Saturday. Continue reading Beyonce Makes History Winning The Most NAACP Image Awards
Miko Marks is blazing trail again as Black women find place in country music
By Andrew Gilbert, Datebook
Nashville can be a lonely place for a Black woman breaking into the country music scene. And Miko Marks knows this firsthand. Continue reading Miko Marks is blazing trail again as Black women find place in country music
Power: LaKeisha star LaLa Anthony reunites with 50 Cent for huge new Starz project
By LISA WEHRSTEDT, Express UK
After her amazing performance as LaKeisha on the Starz show Power, LaLa Anthony has now landed a major new role alongside Power producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, on an upcoming drama. Continue reading Power: LaKeisha star LaLa Anthony reunites with 50 Cent for huge new Starz project
Grammys: Read Trevor Noah’s Opening Monologue
By Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter
The host kept his jokes to a minimum while introducing a very different version of music’s biggest night amid the pandemic era of awards shows. Continue reading Grammys: Read Trevor Noah’s Opening Monologue
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