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Cardi B to headline 2026 Create & Cultivate Festival

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Fresh off her performances at the BET Awards and Essence Festival, Cardi B will be taking the stage again.She's been tapped to headline the 2026 Create & Cultivate Festival, "the world's largest festival for women in business," according to an... Read More.

Yung Miami drops out of lineup for BossMan Dlow’s Motion Party Tour

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Yung Miami will no longer be joining BossMan Dlow on his Motion Party Tour.She announced the news in a post on X."Sadly I have an update that I won't be on the Motion Party Tour any more," she wrote before... Read More.

The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon to perform at Vegas gospel residency

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Gospel music is making its way to Sin City: the first gospel music residency in almost 60 years was officially announced Wednesday. The Legends of Gospel will feature The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond and Deitrick Haddon performing at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las... Read More.

Rick Ross unveils track list for upcoming album, ‘Set in Stone’

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

While celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Port of Miami, on tour, Rick Ross is also gearing up for the release of his next project.Days before Set in Stone arrives, he shared the album's track list on Instagram... Read More.

Gunna credits fitness for strengthening onstage presence, discipline and inspiring others

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Gunna's dedication to health and wellness has earned him a feature in Men's Health. Speaking with the mag, he says his fitness routine now goes hand in hand with his music career."I'm in a good space, a good mental space... Read More.

Big Daddy Kane credits LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip for upcoming final album

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Big Daddy Kane announced in June that he'll soon be releasing his final album, Curtain Call. Speaking to Vibe, he credits LL COOL J for getting him back into the studio to record his first full-length project since 1998's Veteranz... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson to perform national anthem at FIFA World Cup closing ceremony

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson will help close out the 2026 World Cup Finals, performing Sunday during the closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium.She has been tapped to sing a "special rendition" of "The Star-Spangled Banner," helping "set the stage for football's biggest match and the most anticipated... Read More.

Remy Ma releases ‘Put Em On’ music video

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Remy Ma has dropped the music video for "Put Em On."The visual opens with Remy Ma waking up in a mansion before getting ready for a house party with her girlfriends. Dressed in matching orange silk robes, the group has... Read More.

Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Insecure’

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Issa Rae is reuniting with members of the Insecure cast to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the HBO series.Insecure, which ran for five seasons from 2016 to 2021, follows Issa Dee (Issa Rae) and Molly Carter (Yvonne Orji), "two modern-day Black women and all... Read More.

Kehlani reveals she underwent surgery ahead of upcoming tour

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Kehlani is taking a brief break from preparing for her upcoming tour after undergoing surgery to address a sinus issue.She shared a post from her Instagram burner account, @sidequestshawtyyy, to her public Instagram Story, explaining the... Read More.

Urban AC

Cardi B to headline 2026 Create & Cultivate Festival

Yung Miami drops out of lineup for BossMan Dlow’s Motion Party Tour

The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon to perform at Vegas gospel residency

Gunna credits fitness for strengthening onstage presence, discipline and inspiring others

Big Daddy Kane credits LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip for upcoming final album

Jennifer Hudson to perform national anthem at FIFA World Cup closing ceremony

Remy Ma releases ‘Put Em On’ music video

Issa Rae announces tour celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Insecure’

Kehlani reveals she underwent surgery ahead of upcoming tour

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