Business
Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications
CHANCE THE RAPPER EARNS 11 NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS AS ‘COLORING BOOK’ GOES PLATINUM Joey Bada$$ Surprises Chance Onstage at Sold-out NYC’s SummerStage to Present Three of His New Certifications During...
Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches ‘Heart & Soul’ Video Series
Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches “Heart & Soul” Video Series New video series highlights Black culture and travel in four Virginia communities Richmond, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) today announced...
Wax Poetics Announces Shaolin Style: The Duane Grant Archive
WAX POETICS PRESENTS SHAOLIN STYLE: A 30-YEAR DESIGN ARCHIVE RARE PROTOTYPES AND ARTIFACTS FROM WU WEAR PIONEER DUANE GRANT HEAD TO AUCTION LED BY A ONE-OF-FOUR ALLOY WHEEL MADE FOR...
Tuff Morgan: Why Your Music Catalog Is Worth More Than You Think
In this episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours, BIG CED sits down with hip-hop recording artist and music executive Tuff Morgan (formerly of Channel Live). From their iconic...
Comedy
Film
Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’
(Photo credit: Solaiman Fazel) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANET JACKSON AND AIRTAB MUSIC ANNOUNCE JANET JACKSON: CONTROL 40 — THE...
Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix
Animals In Select Theaters and on Netflix October 9, 2026 DIRECTOR: Ben Affleck WRITERS: Connor O. McIntyre and Billy Ray...
Viola Davis to Star In, Executive Produce New Film ‘Ascent’
Paramount+ is adding another high-profile original to its growing slate, bringing together one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed performers and one...
2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
The 2026 Urban Film Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend, Celebrating 11 Years of Free Film, Culture, and Community in Miami...
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation today announced that Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian and writer Anthony Anderson will...
The Business of Hip-Hop
Artificial Intelligence
AI vs. The Musician: Why You Need to Adapt Now
AI vs. The Musician: Why You Need to Adapt Now Is AI helping artists or replacing them? In this thought-provoking conversation, BIG CED and Free Da Dreamer explore one of...
From Print to Pixels: Ken Gibbs Jr. on the Evolution of Digital Media
In this episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours, we dive into the early days of the digital landscape and how it evolved alongside the business of hip-hop. From...
Q Parker Discusses AI in Music: Can Machines Ever Capture the Soul of an Artist?
Q Parker Speaks About AI in Music: A Balanced Perspective on Technology & Artistry Join us for an insightful conversation about artificial intelligence and its impact on the music industry....
Fanbase Partners With Pocstock So Users Can Be Paid For Training AI
Fanbase, a social media platform started by Isaac Hayes III, has partnered with pocstock, a curated diversity stock library owned and operated by Steve Jones, Founder and CEO. The two...
New Releases
‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Returns Wednesday, October 7
BET'S HIT DRAMA "TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS" RETURNS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF ITS MILESTONE 10TH SEASON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, AT...
Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix
Animals In Select Theaters and on Netflix October 9, 2026 DIRECTOR: Ben Affleck WRITERS: Connor O. McIntyre and Billy Ray...
Trill Burgers Prepares Opening at Rice University
Professor Bun B is back on campus: Trill Burgers coming to Rice University Award-winning smashed burger concept joins Rice Memorial...
Jacquees Releases MOOD 2
JACQUEES CONTINUES THE LEGACY OF HIS SIGNATURE MOOD SERIES WITH NEW ALBUM MOOD 2 Featuring Tink, Juvenile, K Camp, Ty...
De La Soul Releasing ‘Stakes Is High’ Deluxe Edition For 30th Anniversary on Oct. 23, 2026
DE LA SOUL CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAKES IS HIGH WITH EXPANSIVE DELUXE EDITION ARRIVING OCTOBER 23, 2026 Pre-orders launch...
