Joe, Fred Hammond, Floetry, and More Announced for NPR Tiny Desk’s Black Music Month Celebration
Neo-soul legends Floetry, gospel icon Fred Hammond, and R&B favorite Joe are among the major artists set to perform exclusive NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts in Washington, D.C., as part of a special celebration honoring Black Music Month this June. The exciting collaboration between NPR Music and BET will spotlight a wonderful lineup of influential…
KEITH DAVID TO BE HONORED AND RECEIVE STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME JUNE 4
Legendary actor Keith David is finally getting his flowers! Keith David became emotional after being selected as part of the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026, calling the recognition “a wonderful birthday present next year.” The Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, and iconic voice talent will officially receive the 2,847th star on the Hollywood…
Beloved Brooklyn Baseball Coach Dies Alongside Mother in Devastating Apartment Fire
A Brooklyn community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of longtime youth baseball coach Jose Castro and his elderly mother, Maria Castro, who were killed in a devastating apartment fire in East Flatbush over Memorial Day weekend. The fire broke out early Saturday morning inside a mixed-use building on Nostrand Avenue near Beverly Road in Brooklyn. According to officials,…
Musiq Soulchild Heading To Anaheim, CA On Friday For Soulful Night Of R&B Music
Neo-soul and R&B fans, get ready! Musiq Soulchild is heading to City National Grove of Anaheim for a special live performance on Friday, May 29, 2026. The GRAMMY-nominated singer, born Taalib Johnson, will take the stage at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. Tickets went on sale through Ticketmaster. With a career spanning…
Faith Jenkins and Kenny Lattimore Welcome Baby Boy
Television judge and legal analyst Faith Jenkins and R&B singer Kenny Lattimore are celebrating the arrival of their second child together — a baby boy named Roman Robert Lattimore. The couple shared the joyful news over Memorial Day weekend in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring touching family moments with their newborn son. According to the announcement, both mother and baby…
Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s ‘Saxophone Colossus,’ Dies at 95
The world of jazz is mourning the loss of legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential musicians in jazz history. Rollins passed away Monday afternoon at his home in Woodstock, New York, at the age of 95, according to a statement released by his longtime publicist, Terri…
Bizzy Bone Developing Documentary About Childhood Kidnapping And Rise To Hip-Hop Fame
Hip-hop legend Bizzy Bone is preparing to tell one of the most painful and inspiring stories of his life through a new documentary centered on his childhood kidnapping, traumatic upbringing, and eventual rise to rap superstardom. According to , the project has reportedly been in development since 2016 and is being created for Netflix. The documentary will…
Grizz Chapman, Actor Known for ‘30 Rock,’ Dies at 52
We have some difficult times these days in Hollywood. Fans of 30 Rock are mourning the loss of Grizz Chapman, who has died at the age of 52 following a long private health battle. Hollywood is mourning the loss of the fan-favorite actor best known for portraying the loyal and lovable Grizz alongside Tracy Morgan…
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59
Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, best known as one-half of the legendary duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock and for the iconic 1988 anthem “It Takes Two,” has died at the age of 59 following a private battle with cancer. Born Robert Ginyard, the Harlem rapper reportedly passed away peacefully on May 22, surrounded by family,…
‘Michael’ Sequel in the Works as Lionsgate Teases More of Michael Jackson’s Story to Come
Lionsgate is officially teasing more of the King of Pop’s story after the massive success of Michael, with studio executives confirming that a sequel is now firmly in discussion. According to , Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson recently revealed that the studio believes audiences have only seen part of Michael Jackson’s journey on screen. The…
