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
Awards/Honors
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
First Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience Will Take Place September 18-20, 2026, in Trinidad & Tobago
The move to Trinidad & Tobago marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Caribbean Music Awards
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are passionate about giving back,” said Anthony Anderson
Atlanta’s Inaugural Black Music Week Wraps Up Despite FIFA Interruption
The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony was unexpectedly postponed after FIFA-related site preparations restricted access to the venue during Atlanta’s inaugural Black Music Week
Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala Honors Patina Miller, Tsigie White
Patina Miller and Tsigie White will be honored at the 2026 Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala on May 20 in New York City
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.
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
Keke Palmer Named Host of Billboard Women in Music 2026 Taking Place April 29, 2026
Keke Palmer will host the 2026 Billboard Women in Music—and take the stage for a special live performance
A$AP Rocky Confirms Starting Luxury Jewelry Brand PAVĒ NITEŌ, As NAACP Announces Vanguard Award For Fashion Honor
A$AP Rocky confirmed that he has a jewelry brand named PAVĒ NITEŌ, while the NAACP announces he’s getting the Vanguard Award For Fashion
Pharrell Williams Awarded France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur
Pharrell Williams was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by French President Emmanuel Macron
Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective (BMC)
Recording Academy Honors was executive-produced by Massah David and Miatta Johnson, co-founders of MVD Inc.
Stephen Curry Wins Coveted Grand Jury Prize At Sundance Film Festival
Stephen Curry, as a film director and producer for his film, “The Baddest Speech Writer of All,” won top prize at the Sundance Film Festival
Jungle Brothers Get Inducted Into The National Hip Hop Museum
Mike G and Baby Bam of the legendary Jungle Brothers reflect on their earliest memories of Hip‑Hop when they accept their honors
The Isley Brothers To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that The Isley Brothers will receive the 2,834th star on Jan. 28