The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective will honor Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin during next year’s GRAMMYS Week
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Little Bee Books to Launch Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland: Affirmations Song February 2026
Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland: Affirmations Song, to publish on February 24, 2026
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Reveals Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Former NBA player Jason Collins has announced that he has brain cancer (Stage 4 glioblastoma) in an ESPN editorial
Ludacris, Shaboozey, CORTIS to Headline NBA Crossover Concert Series During NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA Crossover Concert is taking place February 12–15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of NBA All-Star 2026
Young Thug Proposes To Mariah The Scientist At Benefit Concert
During a benefit concert in Atlanta, Young Thug became a “Hometown Hero” when he proposed to his girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist
Hip-Hop Artist-Turned-Politician Dupre DoItAll Kelly Releases Children’s Book
Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly, from the hip-hop group Lords of the Underground has released a children’s book, ‘You Can Do It All.’
BET Launches BET Holiday House
This digital BET Holiday House brings together the best of BET for the season: live-streamed entertainment, laugh-out-loud moments, curated gift guides, signature cocktail inspo, and festive content to keep your holidays lit from anywhere.
DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ at Kia Forum on February 14, 2026
“I was born and raised in New York City, but I have lived in Los Angeles for many years, so to finally debut ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ in LA is a dream come true,” explains DJ Cassidy.
Murder Trial For Keffe D, Accused Of Being Involved In Tupac Killing, Postponed Until August 2026
Former gang member Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, accused of being involved in the killing of Tupac, had the trial pushed back to August 2026
Angel Reese, Reebok Prep Release Of ‘Midnight Diamond Dust’
Angel Reese’s latest Reebok release, the Angel Reese 1 “Midnight Diamond Dust” is hitting retailers on December 11
Big Sean, Usher Invest $1M Into Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator
Big Sean and Usher invest one million dollars towards an incubator program for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (Detroit)
Dwayne Johnson Named Entertainment Icon For Upcoming ABFF Honors
Dwayne Johnson will be presented as an entertainment icon at the upcoming ABFF Honors in February
Toure Disputes Biggie Footage In Netflix Diddy’s Doc Was Filmed Right Before He Was Killed
Toure said a video clip showing The Notorious B.I.G., admitting he feared being killed was from an interview he did years before his death
Trill Burgers Opens Third Houston Location in Missouri City
Trill Burgers opens 3rd Houston-area restaurant in Missouri City Bun B’s hotspot brings award-winning smashed burgers to Fort Bend County; soft opening begins Dec. 10, with Grand Opening celebration slated for Jan. 7 HOUSTON (Dec. 9, 2025) – Trill Burgers, the homegrown, award-winning smashed burger concept from legendary rapper and entrepreneur Bun B, opened… Continue reading Trill Burgers Opens Third Houston Location in Missouri City
Jazz Legend Ron Carter, Gospel Icon Ricky Dillard Collaborate For ‘Sweet, Sweet Spirit’
“Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the expectation of their groundbreaking joint album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit