“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.
Category: Awards/Honors
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
Kool DJ Red Alert Delivered Speech While Accepting Entry Into The National Hip-Hop Museum
Kool DJ Red Alert, who is celebrating his 50th year in Hip-Hop and going on his 23rd year on the radio, accepted his award in Washington, D.C.
Zeddy Will Nominated for Best New Artist (Hip-Hop) at iHeartRadio Awards
Zeddy Will has 7.7M Spotify monthly listeners, 12.1M TikTok followers, and major co-signs across music, sports, and entertainment.
Pharrell Williams, Brandy, Kirk Franklin To Be Honored During GRAMMYS Week In 2026
The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective will honor Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin during next year’s GRAMMYS Week
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
The Inaugural Voza Rivers Legacy Series Debuts In New York City
The Inaugural Voza Rivers Legacy Series officially kicked off at The City College of New York
George Foreman’s 1968 Olympic Gold Medal Is Being Auctioned
The gold medal that George Foreman won at the Olympics on Oct. 29, 1968, after beating Jonas Cepulis of the Soviet Union is being auctioned
