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Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Normani — Dopamine Normani has been crafting her debut solo album for quite some time. Fifth Harmony, the group she came into the industry with, disbanded in 2018 and fans have been clamoring for the project since then. Now, after a series of singles and false starts, the singer-songwriter finally unveils her highly anticipated Dopamine LP. Cardi B appears on the smash hit “Wild Side” […]

Source: Donaldson Collection / Getty The Apollo is Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross. It’s Lauryn Hill and Amateur Night where she was discovered. It’s Thelonius Monk and Max Roach. It’s Josephine Baker, Count Basie, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Cab Calloway.  The Apollo is Sam Cooke and Otis Redding! It’s Nat King Cole and John Coltrane!  It’s Ella Fitzgerald and Rosetta Tharp.  The Apollo is our cherished, targeted, brilliant, […]

Source: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty Has Kenya Moore been kicked off the Real Housewives of Atlanta? According to some blog sites, rumor mills, and news coverage, possibly so. The new salon owner finds herself in a public firestorm after reports of her alleged ill-intentioned behavior against a fellow RHOA cast member. Several sources say Kenya put up sexually suggestive pictures of up-and-comer Brittany Eady at her event last week without […]

Source: Dave Benett / Getty A Crazy Rich Asians TV series is in development at HBO. The 2018 romantic comedy film had massive success, and now the madness continues. Read more details about the upcoming show inside. Great news for Crazy Rich Asians fans. The movie based upon the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan of the same name is headed to HBO. The 2018 romantic-comedy film was directed by Jon […]

Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty On June 13, 2005, nine years ago today, Michael Jackson was acquitted of child molestation charges. The stain of those allegations plagued him terribly during the last years of his life—and even now, nearly 15 years ago, they continue to haunt. It’s long past time for this posthumous character assassination to end. Let’s look back. In 1993, Jackson was accused of molesting the 13-year-old […]

Source: Rich Fury / Getty As Father’s Day approaches this weekend, it is the perfect time to celebrate the men in our lives who continue to provide for their families and encourage a hopeful future. We curated a special gallery of Black celebrity fathers and their sons to celebrate the occasion. Check out the gallery and read about these beautiful men inside. Often times, Father’s Day is pushed to the […]

Source: N/A / http://www.ccmmagazine.com Harmonizing Legacies: The Resonant Influence of Gospel Music Families Families singing in gospel music is a tradition that spans generations and has played a significant role in shaping the genre’s rich history. Contemporary groups like the Winans and the Clark Sisters have a harmony that is a defining feature of gospel music, adding depth, emotion, and authenticity to performances. These gospel music families not only share […]

Source: Shahar Azran / Getty The Apollo Theater, the historic preeminent institution in Black music and culture, celebrated its 90th anniversary this week with its annual Spring Benefit, a spectacular evening filled with star-studded performances and heartfelt tributes. This year’s event marked the first benefit for the new Apollo President and CEO, Michelle Ebanks, and raised $3 million. Radio/TV personality Jazmyn Summers was there for Radio One to bring you the […]

Today marks the birthday of one of hip-hop’s most distinctive voices, Kodak Black. Born Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, Kodak Black has carved out a unique place in the music industry with his raw storytelling and gritty lyrics. Rising to fame with hits like “No Flockin’” and “Tunnel Vision,” he quickly became known for his candid reflections on street life, personal struggles, and his relentless […]