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2026 BET Awards: Ari Lennox, Durand Bernarr, Rapsody, And Nas Among List Of Performers For This Year’s Ceremony

Hosted by Druski, Culture’s Biggest Night returns June 28 with new presenters and tributes honoring Teyana Taylor, Sylvia Rhone, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Joey Bada$$ Says Unique Is Still The Character Fans Love To Hate

As ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ moves towards its series finale, the rapper-turner-actor explains why audiences continue rooting for one of the franchise’s most unpredictable…

John Gaines On Why Fatherhood Has Become His Greatest Source Of Motivation

“For me, the most rewarding thing has been watching my daughter grow and learning how she perceives the world,” Gaines said.

Star Gazing: 2026 Native Son Awards, ‘The Bear’ Premiere, Ayo Ediberi, Ella Mai, And More

From career honors to new projects, celebrities spent the week making appearances around the world.

William Catlett And David Fortune On The Power Of Black Fatherhood In ‘Color Book’

The actor and first-time feature director discuss grief, parenting, and the father-son bond at the heart of Netflix’s moving new drama.

Best New Music This Week: Tyla, Chlöe, Chris Brown, And More

Today’s list also includes PJ Morton’s ‘Saturday Night/Sunday Morning,’ and “baby, can we?” from Dawn Richard and Durand Bernarr.

Barack Obama And Malcolm Gladwell Revisit A Defining Chapter Of American History In New Podcast Series

Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise, the eight-part series from Higher Ground, Audible, Pushkin Industries, and The HISTORY Channel, examines the era following the abolition of slavery.

High Museum Of Art Names Cheryl Finley As 2026 Recipient For Driskell Prize

Dr. Cheryl Finley has spent much of her career building opportunities for other people. Whether through scholarship, curatorial work, mentorship, or institutional partnerships, the Spelman…

The Whitney Museum Gala Honors Julie Mehretu with A Night Celebrating Art & Access

Both on the canvas and within the institutions that house them, Julie Mehretu asks us what abstraction can carry in our collective experience. For the…

11 Songs That Showcase Babyface’s Impact On R&B

When Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds emerged during the 1980s, he quickly became a power player in the music industry. Before he was recognized for solo hits…