“I’m truly grateful for this honor,” said Kirk Franklin. “I’m humbled to be included in the Hall of Fame, and I share this moment with everyone who’s supported gospel music and kept the message moving forward.
Denise Jones Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025
Iconic rapper headlines the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, September 5
NYX Professional Makeup teamed up with Megan the Stallion to create a “dripping in oil” campaign set to her smash song, “Body.”
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership with Shaq to launch “Dunkman,” the first professional league focused on dunking.
The Little Miss Drama Tour closed with 453,000 tickets sold and over $70 million grossed across 35 dates, marking the highest-grossing debut arena tour by a female rapper
THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026
YG Marley is set to officially launch Young Gong Premium Cannabis on April 19, 2026
FanArcade released an 8-bit style game, “Release The Iceman” as a “playtition” for fans of Drake in anticipation of his next album, “Iceman”
Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Draft Day” collection will be released on June 26, 30 years after Kobe Bryant was selected in the 1996 draft
The two-day festival Roots Picnic returns on Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Belmont Plateau.
All Food Vendors to Participate at FamiLee Day Festival in New Orleans at No Cost
Two groups of scholars filed amicus briefs agreeing with the judge’s decision in Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG
adidas Originals celebrates Atlanta’s cultural influence with the adiStar Control 5 and Superstar II
Masai Ujiri has joined the WNBA ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, which is scheduled to start play this upcoming season
