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Eva Marcille says her ‘All the Queen’s Men’ character experiences a range of emotions in final season

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

A new episode of All the Queen's Men season 5 premieres Wednesday, continuing the story of Marilyn "Madam" Deville, who runs an exotic nightclub in Atlanta while navigating threats to her empire and personal life. The titular "queen," played by Eva Marcille, was shot... Read More.

Muni Long opens up about lupus battle, lung transplant and recovery

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer Muni Long is opening up about a life-changing health battle after doctors told her she had one week to live without a lung transplant.Long, whose hits include "Hrs & Hrs" and "Made for Me," shared details of her health journey... Read More.

Ari Lennox, Nas, Baby Keem, Durand Bernarr join BET Awards 2026 lineup

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

With the BET Awards taking place on Sunday, BET has announced more of the performers for the 2026 event.Ari Lennox is now taking the stage, as are Baby Keem, BJ the Chicago Kid, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Le'Andria Johnson, Nas, Rapsody, RAYE,... Read More.

Missy Elliott to be honored at 2026 Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Missy Elliott is "The icon. The innovator. The visionary," according to Culture Creators, which will be honoring her at the 2026 Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch. She is set to receive the Amazon Music Visionary Icon Award celebrating... Read More.

Don Toliver announces Nitrous world tour

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Don Toliver's Octane tour experience will continue with a second leg. The Nitrous world tour will see Don play 19 dates across North America, before he makes his way to fans in Europe and the U.K.The tour kicks off on Aug. 4 in Sacramento,... Read More.

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and more pay homage to the late Clive Davis

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Alicia Keys is honoring Clive Davis, the man she says "changed my life forever." After posting a photo of herself with Clive on her Instagram Story Monday, she shared a post on her feed, reflecting on the impact he had... Read More.

Cardi B makes ‘Pollstar’ midyear touring lists

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Cardi B has made the top-10 lists for touring artists both domestically and internationally.She ranks #7 on Pollstar's worldwide list for her Little Miss Drama tour, which, according to the chart, grossed $72.1 million. On Pollstar's Top 10 North American Tours list, her tour... Read More.

Meek Mill to perform at hometown concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Meek Mill is celebrating America's 250th anniversary in his hometown, where he is set to perform at the One Philly: Unity Concert For America.The event will take place July 4, with fellow Philly natives Will Smith, DJ Jazzy, Jill Scott and State Property also... Read More.

Brooklyn Public Library to commemorate 30 years of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Jay-Z fans now have another opportunity to get library cards featuring his likeness. The Brooklyn Public Library has announced limited-edition library cards commemorating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt.Featuring the black-and-white artwork and following the release of the 2023 Book... Read More.

Muni Long releases new song, ‘Richest’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Muni Long gets vulnerable on her new song, "Richest.""Over the last year, I learned wealth looks different than I thought...I'd like to share with you everything I gained when I stopped measuring my life by what I lost," she wrote... Read More.

Urban AC

Eva Marcille says her ‘All the Queen’s Men’ character experiences a range of emotions in final season

Muni Long opens up about lupus battle, lung transplant and recovery

Ari Lennox, Nas, Baby Keem, Durand Bernarr join BET Awards 2026 lineup

Missy Elliott to be honored at 2026 Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch

Don Toliver announces Nitrous world tour

Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and more pay homage to the late Clive Davis

Cardi B makes ‘Pollstar’ midyear touring lists

Meek Mill to perform at hometown concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Brooklyn Public Library to commemorate 30 years of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Muni Long releases new song, ‘Richest’

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