Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway
BIG CED sits down with a true legend, Melba Moore, to discuss her groundbreaking career
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The Black Effect Podcast Network Announces New Series ‘Front Page’
“Front Page” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard
Ice Cube, Mike Epps Presents Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing
Ice Cube and Mike Epps unite for Everyday’s Friday: Lyrics, Loungin’ and Laughing, a one-night-only event at the Long Beach Amphitheater on Friday, July 17, celebrating nearly 30 years of the iconic Friday franchise
BET Launches BET Next Gen
Applications for the BET Next Gen 2026 cohort are now open and will close on May 22, 2026
Amazon Music to Livestream Rolling Loud
Amazon Music Returns as the Exclusive Livestream Destination for Rolling Loud
Additional Dates Added To Jeezy Las Vegas Residency, Legend of the Snowman
Jeezy has announced 11 newly added dates following overwhelming demand for the initial 10-show run, which is now nearing sellout happening at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Earthquake’s Annual Father’s Day Comedy Show at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Earthquake’s Annual Father’s Day Comedy Show Returns to NJPAC on June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
What Happens When Shakespeare Meets Hip-Hop?
“The Bard in Bars” Brings Classic Texts to Life at Miami’s Historic Lyric Theater
Kirk Franklin Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
“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.
Snoop Dogg Performing At Treasure Island’s 2026 Summer Concert Series
Iconic rapper headlines the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, September 5
Cardi B Ends Little Miss Drama Tour at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena
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
Eddie Murphy Awarded 51st AFI Life Achievement Award
THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026
FanArcade Releases ‘Release The Iceman’ For Drake Fans
FanArcade released an 8-bit style game, “Release The Iceman” as a “playtition” for fans of Drake in anticipation of his next album, “Iceman”
The Roots, Live Nation Urban Announce 2026 Roots Picnic
The two-day festival Roots Picnic returns on Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Belmont Plateau.
The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival- June 26 through June 28, 2026
The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival returns for its 56th year