John Legend, Jennifer Hudson to Perform at Democratic National Convention
The gathering runs from Aug. 17-20, and will make the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ticket official.
MUSIC
MTV Video Music Awards Forced Out of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
Keke Palmer is set to host the 2020 VMAs airing on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Lizzo Inks Deal to Develop TV Projects With Amazon Studios
“I’m so excited,” the Grammy-winning musician said about the deal.
BET Drops New Trailer and Release Date for Ruff Ryders Docuseries
‘Ruff Ryders Chronicles’ is set to premiere August 12 on BET.
Beyoncé Celebrates Black Culture in Visual Album ‘Black Is King’
The visual album will begin streaming July 31 on Disney+.
Malik B. Dies: The Roots Founding Member Was 47
“We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother,” the group said in a statement.
DMX and Snoop Dogg Set for Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle
The friendly competition is being called “the battle of the dogs.”
LAPD Arrests 5 Suspects in Connection With Pop Smoke Killing
Three adults and two juveniles have been taken into custody.
Vanilla Ice’s Texas Concert Melts Down Due to Coronavirus
The rap star faced sharp criticism for planning a concert in the middle on a pandemic.
Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival Postponed Until 2021
The annual music fest takes place in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend.