Black Artists Call for Movie, TV & Music Industries to ‘Break Ties’ With Police
More than 1,000 artists signed a letter urging change, including Bill Duke, Janelle Monáe and Trevor Noah.
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TV One to Explore History of Go-Go Music With ‘The Beat Don’t Stop’ Documentary
The film will celebrate “Godfather of Go-Go,” the late Chuck Brown.
Jimmy Cobb Dies: Jazz Drummer Who Worked With Miles Davis Was 91
The prolific musician passed away at his home from lung cancer.
Ice Cube Reveals Mr. Rogers Sued Him for Sampling His Theme Song
The children’s TV host eventually got royalties from the hip-hop track “A Gangsta’s Fairytale.”
BET Moving Forward With Virtual Version of 2020 BET Awards
While the awards will go on, the BET Experience has been called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘American Idol’ Winner Just Sam ‘Thanked God’ After Taking the Title
Samantha Diaz, a former New York City subway singer won the competition.
Betty Wright Dies: ‘Clean Up Woman’ Singer Was 66
Wright passed away at her home in Miami, Florida.
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Set for Next Verzuz Battle
The first female Verzuz battle is headed to Instagram Live.
Teddy Riley Not Sure He’ll Return to Instagram Live
“It’s like another world,” Riley told Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Social Distancing Show.’
Alicia Keys Pays Tribute to New York on BET’s COVID-19 Relief Special
The singer was joined by several famous New Yorkers to honor their hometown.
