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Music Notes: Usher, Kehlani and Diddy

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Usher will be celebrated at the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit. He'll be honored as the Touring Artist of the Year for continuing to redefine what it means to be a live performer. Usher will also speak about his journey... Read More.

Starz cancels BMF after four seasons

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

The Starz series BMF has come to an end after four seasons, according to Variety and other industry outlets. Variety reports that sources say previously teased BMF spinoffs are still in the works.The cancellation comes months after the show's fourth season, and Read More.

Flavor Flav says Public Enemy’s ‘The Hits Just Keep on Comin’ video has ‘important history lesson’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Public Enemy has released the music video for "The Hits Just Keep On Comin," one Flavor Flav says is complete with a history lesson.The video finds Olympian Ashleigh Johnson changing outfits, each representing a revolutionary figure. She dresses as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams and... Read More.

H.E.R., Dave Franco and more to star in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

DreamWorks Animation has set its cast for its upcoming feature Forgotten Island.H.E.R., Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, Liza Soberano and Lea Salonga have joined the voice cast of the new animated film.While the plot of the upcoming film was previously unknown, the animation... Read More.

Ari Lennox releases ‘Under the Moon’ video

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Ari Lennox's date transforms "Under the Moon" in her newly released video for the track. The visual finds her sitting in a booth at a diner with a guy who raises her suspicions when he orders a slab of ground beef. His... Read More.

ICYMI: Busta Rhymes, Jeezy, Masego and more

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Janet Hubert from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has joined the cast of Peacock's fourth and final season of Bel-Air. According to Deadline, she will play a woman Hilary (Coco Jones) meets "who becomes instrumental to the Banks family." Janet portrayed the... Read More.

Mariah Carey wants you to know that it isn’t time yet

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

It seems that Christmas season comes earlier and earlier each year, but it doesn't officially start until Mariah Carey says it's time. And as she made sure to point out on Tuesday, it's not.Mariah posted a montage of herself in... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

The American Black Film Festival has announced its 2026 honorees, selecting Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris and the creative team behind the movie Sinners.Hudson will receive the Renaissance Award for "changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry," while Damson will be honored with the Horizon Award... Read More.

Omarion reflects on struggles of love in brand-new single, ‘For War’

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

Omarion has released his brand-new single, "For War." It's a song about making the decision to fight for love despite its many hardships.“If love is the battlefield, ‘For War’ is the anthem for the warriors who fight with heart, not ego," he... Read More.

Kehlani, Kali Uchis to be honored at 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music event

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

Kehlani and Kali Uchis will be honored at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music. They will be recognized alongside rising star EJAE and will join past honorees including Coco Jones, Kandi Burruss, Kelly Rowland, Victoria Monét, Salt-N-Pepa, Summer Walker and Jazmine Sullivan.“Every year, ASCAP looks forward to spotlighting... Read More.

Music Notes: Usher, Kehlani and Diddy

Starz cancels BMF after four seasons

Flavor Flav says Public Enemy’s ‘The Hits Just Keep on Comin’ video has ‘important history lesson’

H.E.R., Dave Franco and more to star in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Ari Lennox releases ‘Under the Moon’ video

ICYMI: Busta Rhymes, Jeezy, Masego and more

Mariah Carey wants you to know that it isn’t time yet

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

Omarion reflects on struggles of love in brand-new single, ‘For War’

Kehlani, Kali Uchis to be honored at 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the Music event

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