Raye just cemented her status as one of music’s most fearless voices. For, she has bagged her first-ever GRAMMY Award. It has been announced that the British singer-songwriter has been honored with the Recording Academy’s Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award for ‘Ice Cream Man,’ officially making her a GRAMMY-winning artist. The track…

The countdown to Super Bowl 2026 just kicked into high gear. Today, Bad Bunny and Apple Music officially unveiled the trailer for the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show, and it is already setting the tone for what promises to be a cultural moment. Vibrant and vivacious and rooted in the sounds of Puerto Rico, the…

The Recording Academy has announced the introduction of two new categories ahead of the 2026 Grammy awards ceremony. The new categories are Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. According to the Academy, the additions reflect its commitment to recognising a wider range of artistic expression and the evolving ways music is created and…

Nigeria’s music stars have secured nominations for the prestigious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards 2026. Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, and Shallipopi are among the Nigerian artistes shortlisted in the Best African Music Act category. Ayra Starr has taken the spotlight, earning a nomination in the Best International Act category,…

Issa Rae is adding another major win to her already stacked résumé. The nine-time Emmy nominee has officially signed a three year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Per the pact, Rae will develop new projects in collaboration with Paramount’s film and TV leadership, continuing her mission to tell bold, culturally resonant stories.…

Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on Sunday night, claiming top prizes across several categories. Leading the accolades was Rema, who bagged three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul. Burna Boy also made a strong…

Jazz in the Gardens Festival is officially returning to Florida in 2026 with a star-studded lineup. The annual festival, co-hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and the Black Promoters Collective, will take over Hard Rock Stadium on March 7–8, 2026, bringing some of music’s biggest names to South Florida. Jhené Aiko will headline day…

Ariana Grande is making it clear where her heart sits amid awards season chatter surrounding Wicked For Good. The Pop superstar recently addressed the absence of SAG and DGA nominations for both Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu, using the moment to spotlight their impact rather than dwell on trophies. Speaking to Variety, the…

Angela Bassett is widely considered one of the greatest to grace a screen. And the Hollywood icon will be honored as such at the forthcoming American Black Film Festival Honors. Moments ago, it was announced that Bassett, whose trailblazing roles include‘What’s Love Got To Do With It,’ ‘911,’ and the ‘Black Panther’ franchise, will be…