Pop Culture

A roundup of recent good news from the Black entertainment and sports community: 1. Queen Latifah is set to host the 55th NAACP Image Awards for the second consecutive time, with special honors going to Amanda Gorman and June Ambrose. 2. LeBron James is expanding his portfolio with three new documentaries on the History Channel, […]

The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will celebrate notable achievements in the entertainment industry on March 16, 2024, airing live on BET and CBS. This year, the GRAMMY®-nominated group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of previous inductees like Eddie Murphy and […]

The cast of beloved sitcom “A Different World,” which highlighted the Black college experience during its run in the 80s and 90s, has reunited for a 10-city HBCU tour. Starting on February 29 at the Atlanta University Center, this initiative aims to promote enrollment and raise scholarship funds for historically Black colleges and universities. Key […]

Slated to arrive later this year. Ice Spice’s debut album Y2K is done. The Bronx native revealed on Tuesday (March 5) that she’s finished recording for the highly anticipated project. “I finished recording y2k the album ^.^,” she wrote to her X and Instagram accounts on Tuesday afternoon (March 5). The LP’s title is inspired by her […]

During his sold-out concert in Buffalo, New York, Drake paid tribute to Laticha Bracero and her daughter Alyssa Cordova, who tragically died in a hit-and-run accident after attending his show. In an emotional moment at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on February 28, Drake shared a heartfelt message with his audience, urging them to appreciate […]

Rihanna made her return to the stage at a pre-wedding gig for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, India, on Friday (March 1). The singer and Fenty mogul performed at a lavish party that was part of a multi-day celebration for the soon-to-be newlyweds, who will officially tie the knot July 12 in Mumbai. […]

DDG and Halle Bailey, dating for nearly two years, welcomed their son, Halo, in 2023, marking their journey into first-time parenthood. In an interview on “The Jason Lee Show,” DDG shared that the pregnancy was not planned but embraced by both, as they shared a mutual desire to become parents. Despite the frenzy their low-key […]

In 2004, the music industry experienced a transformative year with the release of several iconic albums, marking their 20th anniversary this year. Usher’s “Confessions” redefined the R&B genre, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the decade’s most acclaimed albums. Destiny’s Child released their final album, “Destiny Fulfilled,” closing a chapter on their legendary status […]

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester has been named one of the top pop culture museums in the United States, securing the third spot in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognized for its interactive exhibits and recent 90,000-square-foot expansion, the museum offers a variety of attractions including the ESL Digital […]

The documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” by Lifetime will proceed with its scheduled airing this weekend, following a New York court’s dismissal of an attempt to block its broadcast. The court ruled that preventing the documentary from airing would constitute an “impermissible prior restraint on speech,” violating the First Amendment. The documentary, set to be […]