While some awards shows have been postponed (like the Golden Globes) or have gone virtual (like the BET Awards) due to the pandemic, the 2020 Video Music Awards will take place at the Barclays Center in New York City on…
Beyonce Drops ‘Black Parade,’ Co-Written By Jay-Z
Beyoncé surprised the world overnight with a new song, Black Parade. Released in the final hours of Juneteenth, the holiday observing the June 19, 1865 date which marked the end of slavery in the United States, the song sounds like…
The Grammys Dropped ‘Urban’ From All But One Category
Last week, Republic Records announced it would no longer use the term “urban” to describe “departments, employee titles and music genres” in an effort to “not adhere to the outdated structures of the past.” The popular term had long been…
Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, And Beyoncé Own The Top 2 Spots On Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
For centuries, it seemed as if male musicians would continuously rule the Billboard charts. In recent events, songs like “The Box” by Roddy Rich, “Circles” by Post Malone, and “Toosie Slide” by Drake made their way to the No. 1…
Kelly Rowland Confirms Roc Nation Deal, Says Album Release Will Happen This Year
Back in the 2000s, Kelly Rowland was apart of an iconic female R&B group, Destiny’s Child. Until this day, Beyoncé and Kelly are a close-knit pair. They’re so close that Kelly has gone on to do business with Beyoncé in…
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Announces $6 Million COVID-19 Relief Initiative
Queen Bey is doing her part to ensure healthcare workers are cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyonce’s BeyGOOD philanthropic initiative announced an extensive coronavirus relief plan to help those most affected by the virus on Thursday (April 23). “Beyoncé’s…
Beyoncé Co-Signs Netflix “Homecoming” Watch Party
Not too long ago, Jasmyn, a member of Netflix’s Strong Black Lead’s editorial team, hopped on Twitter and penned, “Can we all watch Beyonce’s Homecoming as a group sometime this week and relive that again???” After receiving positive feedback from…
Mathew Knowles Is Dropping An Unreleased ‘Girl’s Tyme’ Album
From six and down to four, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Robertson formed the girl group; Girl’s Tyme. Changing their names to Something Fresh, Cliché, the Dolls, and to Destiny, they finally changed their name to Destiny’s Child in 1996. That same…
Tyler Perry: The First Black Man To Own A Film Studio
Over the weekend, Tyler Perry launched the grand opening of his brand new 330 acres film complex in Atlanta, GA, and it was a huge success. Many celebrities such as Spike Lee, Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson, Beyoncé and many…
Beyoncé Officially Takes Her Trademark Battle To Court
Back in 2012 power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z filed to trademark the name “Blue Ivy Carter” after their first child so that they could launch products and a clothing line in their daughter’s name. Unfortunately, shortly after their application was filed…