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…

Saturday Night Live is getting ready for all the Drama courtesy of Cardi B. The femcee has officially been announced as the upcoming musical guest on SNL, marking a major moment as her sophomore album  ’Am I the drama’ continues to climb the charts. The appearance will take place on (January 31), with Alexander Skarsgård…

One of the music industry’s most iconic collaborations came together for the first time in 17 years. Flo rida and Kesha reunited on stage to perform their hit song ‘Right Round’. The duo performed the chart-topping track at an Amazon-sponsored event, marking their first-ever live performance together despite the song being labeled as a ‘Decade…

Kevin Hart is making a power move that extends far beyond the big screen. The entertainment heavyweight has officially partnered with Authentic Brands Group in a sweeping deal that hands the global IP firm licensing rights to his name. Under the agreement, Hart will help steer the ‘Kevin Hart’ brand into new arenas, from consumer…

Tyler Perry’s hit BET drama ‘Sistas’ is heading into its milestone tenth season with some major cast changes. As buzz builds for the new episodes, the long-running series is saying goodbye to two familiar faces while ushering in new energy just as the stakes rise higher than ever. Season 10 will mark the exit of…