Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications
Chance the Rapper has earned 11 new RIAA certifications from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book
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The Varnell Hill Show Premieres September 1, 2026
The Varnell Hill Show reunites Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans nearly three decades after Tommy Davidson’s Varnell made his unforgettable debut on the iconic sitcom, “Martin.”
Wax Poetics Announces Shaolin Style: The Duane Grant Archive
Wax Poetics announces Shaolin Style: The Duane Grant Archive, a new archival auction featuring rare and largely unseen artifacts from the personal collection of Staten Island designer and entrepreneur Duane Grant
Keith Lee Gets Involved with City of Gary for Free Storm Relief Event
Keith Lee committed $15,000 in donations to the relief effort, and Tyrese Haliburton matched his $15,000 commitment, bringing their combined contribution to $30,000 for the free relief event
Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’
Airtab Music has entered into an agreement with global music icon Janet Jackson to produce and present Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie,
The Caribbean Music Awards Will Honor Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé, Patra on September 19, 2026
The Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards, is taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Iyanla Vanzant Bringing ‘Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix’ to Kings Theatre Nov. 6, 2026
Kings Theatre announced that Iyanla Vanzant will bring Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix to Kings Theatre on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Vori Raises $22M to Build Operating Systems for Grocery Stores
Vori is building the self-driving operating system for grocery stores, designed to manage a store’s entire operations from end to end
Flo Rida Endorses Bernard Taylor For Congress As Campaign Raises Over $562K In Q2
Flo Rida’s endorsement adds another level of visibility to Bernard Taylor’s run
Complex Breaks Livestream Record with New Adidas Hyperboost Euphoria Launch
Complex helped adidas launch the new Hyperboost Euphoria
Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Partners with DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy
UNDERRATED Golf announced a partnership with DICK’S and Golf Galaxy that brings professional-grade equipment, expert fittings and championship access to junior golfers throughout the Tour’s 2026 season
Culture In Motion™ Heads to the Apollo, Surrounding Areas, Bringing Philanthropy to Artists
Culture In Motion continues its journey into the Northeast, expanding opportunities for artists, cultural organizations, and communities.
Viola Davis to Star In, Executive Produce New Film ‘Ascent’
Ascent is a new character-driven thriller starring and executive produced by EGOT winner Viola Davis
Trill Burgers Prepares Opening at Rice University
Trill Burgers is coming to Rice University beginning Aug. 17 for new student orientation (O-Week)
2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
Florida Film House International announces the return of the 2026 Urban Film Festival (UFF), September 4–6, 2026, during Labor Day Weekend