Common Awarded the 2026 Artist Impact Award
SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange presented Common with the 2026 Artist Impact Award at an intimate luncheon
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Young Thug Launches Primal
“I’m bringing up a new generation of founders. I want talent to build, own, and keep the upside. Ownership over endorsements,” Young Thug said about Primal
LIVING BY DESIGN Featuring Jake, Jazz Smollett Returns Wednesday, September 30 on CLEO TV
CLEO TV’s hit lifestyle series LIVING BY DESIGN returns for an all-new season with sibling duo Jake and Jazz Smollett, bringing their signature creativity, style and heart
BET Announces Debut of 1st Micro-Series, ‘Her Baby’ Wednesday, Oct. 7
BET today announced that the psychological thriller “Her Baby,” produced by aTwist, the vertical platform and studio, will premiere Wednesday, October 7 at 10 p.m. ET/CT on BET, with new episodes airing weekly
The Weeknd Continues Record-Breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour
The Weeknd kicked off the final chapter of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, launching the tour’s first-ever Asia leg with back-to-back performances at Belluna Dome in Tokyo, Japan
Anthony Edwards Returns to Atlanta to Showcase the Anthony Edwards 3
Anthony Edwards returns home to Atlanta with adidas Basketball to celebrate the Anthony Edwards 3, bringing the next chapter of his signature franchise back to the city where it began
Classical Theatre of Harlem Welcomes Wendell Pierce to Its Board of Directors
The appointment of Wendell Pierce comes as Classical Theatre of Harlem continues its momentum following another record-breaking summer season
American Red Cross, NAACP Announce Dr. Charles R. Drew Documentary
The American Red Cross and the NAACP will premiere Iconic Excellence: The Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a new documentary honoring the father of blood banking, Sept. 18 on the American Red Cross YouTube channel
Jeezy Announces ‘Legend of the Snowman’ Las Vegas Residency Extended
Jeezy announced an extended final 9 dates of Legend of the Snowman by popular demand, closing the residency on New Year’s Eve
Kevin Powell Announces Book Tour, Pratt Institute Residency
Kevin Powell is set to tour America with his 17th and newest book, A POEM FOR EVANGELINE, AND OTHER SONGS (Get Fresh Books Publishing) this Fall
MS NOW Announces Newest Weekend Program, The Assignment with Antonia Hylton
Based in New York, The Assignment with Antonia Hylton will serve as destination viewing for the latest political and cultural headlines, informative discussions and fresh insights from top lawmakers and changemakers
Lalah Hathaway Preps Release Of New Album ‘MADE IN CHICAGO’
Lalah Hathaway announces her new album MADE IN CHICAGO, along with her new single “Can’t Let Go.”
Young Chris Releases ‘Brief Intermission’ EP
Young Chris is back. The Philadelphia lyricist releases Brief Intermission, his new three-track EP out today via MNRK Music Group.
Cheyney University Names Fred Reynolds Director of Athletics
Fred Reynolds has nearly two decades of experience in Division I college athletics
Cheryl ‘Salt’ James Preps Release of ‘Salty N Lit’ for September 25, 2026
Salty N Lit is a project rooted in faith, personal truth, and the kind of creative freedom that only comes when you finally decide to make something entirely for yourself