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Brian McKnight Jr. Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images After Brian McKnight Sr.'s recent interview where he talked about his estranged kids, and former wife, his son oldest son is speaking out. Both Brian McKnight Jr., and his mother Julie McKnight spoke with journalist Marc Lamont Hill and sat down for their own interview. The interview touch on a pattern of public estrangement with the family and the R&B singer, while also talking about McKnight Sr.'s refusal to tell his dy

Photograph by Kanya Iwana for TIME Magazine A'ja Wilson is continuing to make waves in the world of sports with her latest title. The Las Vegas Aces player/ South Carolina native can add another title to her belt after being named Athlete of the Year by Time Magazine . The title has marked and recognized Wilson's achievement as an athlete. In 2025, she  became the first player  in the history of the WNBA to win the league championship, Finals MVP, regular season MVP which is

Recording artist Coco Jones performs the national anthem before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 20, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images) R&B star Coco Jones is continuing her momentous year by taking center stage at Super Bowl LX as a performer. According to the AP , Jones has been announced as one of the pre-game performers set to open the 2026 Super Bowl by perf

Photo: topdawgent IG TDE is once again spreading the holiday cheer in L.A. The record label will host its 12th annual Holiday Charity Concert and Community Celebration in Watts. The two-day celebration begins with a concert on Thursday, December 18, followed by a community giveback and toy distribution on Friday, December 19. Presented by Top Dawg Love the Kids, a nonprofit which was incorporated in 2023, the event reflects TDE’s dedication to the neighborhood that shaped i

Photo: Taylor Hill / Contributor Questlove says a new D’Angelo project is coming soon. He revealed the news while talking with The “ National News Desk ” at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Roots drummer and filmmaker was a part of the original Soulquarians with D’Angelo. The Soulquarians collective included other groundbreaking neo-soul artists, including Erykah Badu, Common, and Mos Def. D’Angelo passed away in October at 51 after a battle with pa

Photo: Netflix After only one season with Netflix, the animated series 'Good Times' has reportedly been canceled. The news about the show being canceled was first reported by What’s On Netflix . Since the release of the trailer fans of the original 1970s series and critics have commented on the differences between the two versions. Some of the comments were focused on the stereotypes of Black life that were portrayed on the show. While the show briefly landed in Netflix’s U.

(Iyanla Vanzant) Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Spiritual coach and best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant is returning to OWN Network with a new series called Iyanla: The Inside Fix. Premiering on Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the show revisits twelve of the most unforgettable episodes from the OWN original series Iyanla: Fix My Life. Officials say the show will offer deeper reflections and renewed insights into the healing journeys that moved millions. Vanzant says she di

Photo: Roc Nation Distribution website Roc Nation announced the launch of a new platform to empower the voices of independent artists. Roc Nation Distribution promises to maximize independent global audience reach, strengthen their fanbases, and unlock new business opportunities by offering tools, services and resources in a centralized hub. According to Roc Nation Distribution, access will be granted to “unparalleled streaming analytics, real-time audience and social media

B2K, and Bow Wow - Boys 4 Life Tour poster (Photo: Ticketmaster.com ) B2K and Bow Wow are reuniting for the " Boys 4 Life Tour " celebrating B2K's 25th anniversary with a long lineup of stars. The tour includes performances with other artists and tickets for various dates are going on sale later this month. Not only are the artists going on tour, but both B2K and Bow Wow will release new albums in February in support of the tour, marking their official return to recording and

Jaden Smith at Met Gala 2017 (Photo: Neilson Barnard) Jaden Smith is continuing his humanitarian work with a food truck initiative . The restaurant will be an continued initiative to feed the homeless that started in 2019, on his 21st birthday. “It’s for homeless people to get free food,” he told Variety . While Smith’s restaurant is inclusive to all, the actor says there’s a price patrons will have to pay. “[I]f you’re not homeless, not only do you have to pay, but you hav

The Vince Staples Show (Photo: Netflix's Tudum website) Rapper turned actor Vince Staples is coming back around with another season of self-titled show, The Vince Staples Show ". The show 1st premiered on Netflix last November. The Vince Staples Show is a satirical comedy series from the mind of the rapper. It is executive produced by Kenya Barris, Staples, Corey Smyth, William Stefan Smith, Andrea Sperling, and Leonard Chang. Vanessa Bell Calloway and Naté Jones join Stapl

Tyler Perry (Photo Credit : Aaron J. Thornton/Getty) Award-winning filmmaker and philanthropist  Tyler Perry is showing up for his community. Perry donated almost $1.4 million to multiple organizations that are serving families affected by the recent SNAP pause, according to People.com . In a statement shared with People, Perry reflected on the urgent need for compassion during times of crisis, noting that those who have never experienced poverty may not fully understand the

Jeezy performs with The Color of Noize orchestra composed by Derrick Hodge during ‘TM:101 Live’ in Las Vegas. (Photo: GABE GINSBERG/GETTY IMAGES) Jeezy   is making history in the hip-hop world after earning a Guinness World Record for the largest performing orchestra at a hip-hop concert. He received an official certificate from Guinness World Records  during his November 1 performance. The performance was during his residency, which celebrated the 20-year anniversary of his

(Credits: Collision Conf / Stage Zero) Timbaland is making changes in the music industry with his latest venture. The producer/artist has decided to go the way of AI as he has signed two AI artists to his new AI label called Stage Zero. The company launched with its first AI artist, TaTa , according to a press release on Thursday (June 5). The producer known for his work with Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, co-founded Stage Zero alongside creative partner Zayd Po

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images While on a press run promoting her album, Summer Walker has come up with an interesting idea to promote the upcoming album. Even though Halloween has passed, the Atlanta singer decided to tell a horror story with an escape room . Summer knows all about the horror of exes as previous albums have eluded. The singer is continuing on with the theme of being over it with her upcoming third album, “Finally Over It”. To remind people about the

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 8: Musical Artists Big Boi (left) and Andre 3000 of Oukast pose with their six Grammys backstage in the Pressroom at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2004 at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Legendary rap duo OutKast will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 induction ceremony that will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Peacock Theatre in Los An

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 3: Rapper Turk of The Hot Boys at backstage before Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary Concert at State Farm Arena on May 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Hotboy Turk has responded to Birdman after he went on a rant while on stage during the No Limit Records vs. Cash Money Records Verzuz. During a moment on stage Saturday, Oct. 25, at ComplexCon in Las Vegas when record label members were doing shoutouts, Birdman c

A'ja Wilson greets fans during a celebration at the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium on Thursday, October. 23, 2025. Wilson, a 2018 graduate, was inducted into the USC Lettermen’s Association Hall of Fame as the Class of 2025. (Tracy Glantz/tglantz@thestate.com ) Over the weekend A'ja Wilson and five other former University of South Carolina players were inducted into the USC Lettermen’s Association Hall of Fame . The hall of fame induction took place on Thursday, October 23,

Cash Money Records vs No Limit Records ComplexCon Verzuz Battle (Photo: Timbaland's Instagram) Two iconic Southern hip-hop labels will go head-to-head for a Verzuz battle. Cash Money Records and No Limit Records  will face off at ComplexCon in Las Vegas for a Verzuz revival in October. The event is a Verzuz return after an over 3 year pause and promises a dive into the catalogs of both labels while spotlighting their hits, artists, and cultural impact. It will take place on S

Debbie Allen Barbie Doll (Photo: Mattel) Legendary choreographer and dancer Debbie Allen has been honored by Mattel. Mattel honored Allen with making a doll with her likeness as part of Mattel’s Barbie Tribute Collection. The collection celebrates cultural icons whose work has left a lasting impact. Allen's Barbie is modeled after her iconic look from her role as Lydia Grant in the 1980s series  Fame . The doll features a sparkling top, fringe-trimmed pants, gold accessorie