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Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Vivica A. Fox is returning to a role she played in three movies — this time for the small screen.Variety reports that Fox, who played Shoog in three True to the Game films, which were based on the Terri Woods book trilogy, will reprise the role in a new TV... Read More.

Sky’s the limit: Ice Cube teams with Goodyear Blimp on new tour

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

It’s the partnership you’ve all been waiting for: Ice Cube and Goodyear Blimp.The rapper is marking his new headlining tour, as well as the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary, by having blimp flyovers at select tour dates on his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude trek.Of... Read More.

Kevin Fredericks says the ‘stakes are bigger and better’ in ‘Churchy’ season 2

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Kevin Fredericks' BET+ series Churchy is back, continuing the story of Corey Carr Jr. on his ministry journey. Corey spent the first season on a mission to become a pastor, which becomes his reality in season 2. The new position comes with a "bigger and better" storyline, in which fans can get... Read More.

Cardi B shares feelings about divorce: ‘There is no love there’

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Cardi B says her split from husband Offset feels like a "reset" — but not in a good way.Speaking to Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Cardi says being single at this point in her life feels like being a high school graduate who suddenly has... Read More.

Teyana Taylor featured in September ‘Vogue’; ‘Escape Room’ film surpasses 1 million views

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor's having a moment. Following the debut of her new album, Escape Room, and the short film that goes with it, she's now featured in the September issue of Vogue as part of a fashion spread called A... Read More.

Brandy and Monica add even more shows to The Boy Is Mine tour

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Brandy and Monica know that fans have not had about enough: They've just added even more shows to their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine tour.The tour, which begins Oct. 16 in Cincinnati, has now expanded, with new shows announced at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and the... Read More.

Drake has seemingly purchased Tupac’s Death Row chain

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Drake, who made headlines in 2023 when he bought Tupac Shakur's iconic crown ring, has seemingly purchased another iconic piece of the late rapper's jewelry.Drake posted on Instagram a close-up photo of Tupac's Death Row Records chain, including... Read More.

Snoop Dogg speaks out on LGBTQ representation in kids films

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg wishes kids films these days didn't have LGBTQ characters -- because he doesn't want to have to explain it to his grandchildren.While appearing on the It's Giving podcast, Snoop related a story about the time he was watching... Read More.

Ice-T says he ‘never expected’ deaths of late friends Coolio, Michael K. Williams

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Ice-T lost his friends Coolio and Michael K. Williams to drug overdoses in the span of a year, forcing him to have a reality check about drug use. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he said their deaths made him realize how dangerous drugs... Read More.

LL COOL J helps launch the 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Friday, August 22 by ABC News

Don't call it a comeback, but Jeep has returned with the Jeep Cherokee, tapping LL COOL J to help with the reveal. He took the stage Thursday at an event in Brooklyn's Domino Park. He also narrates the new "America's Original Influencer" Read More.

Urban AC

Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

Sky’s the limit: Ice Cube teams with Goodyear Blimp on new tour

Kevin Fredericks says the ‘stakes are bigger and better’ in ‘Churchy’ season 2

Cardi B shares feelings about divorce: ‘There is no love there’

Teyana Taylor featured in September ‘Vogue’; ‘Escape Room’ film surpasses 1 million views

Brandy and Monica add even more shows to The Boy Is Mine tour

Drake has seemingly purchased Tupac’s Death Row chain

Snoop Dogg speaks out on LGBTQ representation in kids films

Ice-T says he ‘never expected’ deaths of late friends Coolio, Michael K. Williams

LL COOL J helps launch the 2026 Jeep Cherokee

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