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Cellos, Violins, and Black Excellence: Inside the Kanneh-Mason Siblings’ Classical Music Empire

From ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ to Carnegie Hall and a New York Philharmonic residency, the Kanneh-Masons are proving that discipline, community, and Black creativity belong at the center of classical music.

Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, and Monica Pull Up to make TDE Christmas Special

TDE’s annual Christmas concert brought music, surprise guests, and holiday love to Watts, all while collecting toys for kids in the community.

Wiz Khalifa Hit With 9-Month Romanian Jail Sentence

A Romanian court just gave Wiz Khalifa a jail sentence over onstage cannabis at a 2024 festival, raising questions about global weed laws for touring artists.

Andra Day Says Her Latest Role As The Only Black Person in the Film Doesn’t Make Her a Token

The talented actress shaped her role into a voice of reason, confession, and grace, proving that supporting roles can carry significant representation.

BET Current: Andra Day on Racism, Representation, and Being the Only Black Woman in the Room

In a candid BET Current interview, Andra Day opens up about navigating racism, resisting tokenism, and carrying the weight—and power—of representing Black women in predominantly white creative spaces, while using her art as purpose-driven storytelling.

BET Current: Zoë Saldaña Says Racism Drives Neytiri’s Rage in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

In a BET Current exclusive, Saldaña reflects on racism, representation, and the emotional cost of protecting culture in Avatar: Fire and Ash.

LaKeith Stanfield to Play Dennis Rodman in Revived ‘48 Hours in Vegas’

After Jonathan Majors’ exit, Lionsgate tapped the Oscar-nominated star for a fresh take on the film.

Nelly Reveals New St. Lunatics Project Executive Produced by Metro Boomin

More than 20 years after their lone album release, the St. Louis rap collective is poised for a potential return with modern hitmaker Metro Boomin attached to the project.

Zoe Saldaña on ‘Avatar’s’ Hard Topics: Race, Rage, and Forgiveness

Amid debates over the franchise’s cultural appropriation, Saldaña said her character’s battle of protecting her people while wrestling with hatred pushed her performance.

Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Were Set to See Rob and Michele Reiner the Day They Died

The former first lady shared the personal timing of the loss during a late-night appearance as authorities continue investigating the couple’s deaths in Los Angeles.

50 Cent Says His Relationship With Vivica A. Fox Happened at the Right Moment

More than 20 years later, 50 Cent revisits their brief but unforgettable romance with humor, perspective, and peace.

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