The Woman Who Saved Stevie Wonder: Dr. Margena Christian Sets the Record Straight on Motown’s Forgotten Pioneer Sylvia Moy | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*June is Black Music Month, and few stories demand to be told more urgently than the one Dr. Margena Christian spent …
BET Renews Partnership with Ms. Pat as Court Show Returns
*BET Studios is deepening its relationship with Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee. The company announced an …
Angel Reese Speaks Out on ‘Lift Every Voice’ Moment and Fan Booing
*A pregame anthem became a turning point for Angel Reese during a road trip to Indianapolis that she says she will not …
YouTube Pulls Back on Shorts with Desktop Redesign
*Two separate but related moves from YouTube suggest the platform is rethinking how aggressively it promotes short-form …
Drea Dominique Is Done Being Defined by Reality TV and Ready for You to ‘Feel’ Her Music | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*Drea Dominique has been putting in the work for five years, and the world is finally catching up. Known to many as a …
The Stolen Dial: Golden Age of Black Radio’s Rise & Fall
*They wanted our rhythm, but they locked out our blues. The systemic eradication of Black media infrastructure—from the …
Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic Ever
*When Lionsgate entrusted Antoine Fuqua with bringing Michael Jackson’s life story to the big screen, the studio …
Jessie Mei Li Talks Playing a ‘Devious’ Outsider in ‘The Season’ | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*Jessie Mei Li is stepping into new territory with “The Season,” a six-episode drama set against the …
The Supremes Overcame Motown’s ‘No-Hit’ Label to Make Billboard History
*The Supremes made Billboard history on June 12, 1965, when “Back in My Arms Again” became their fifth straight No. 1 …
Apple Music Marks Juneteenth with New Freedom Songs Playlist
*Apple Music has released “Freedom Songs,” a playlist marking Juneteenth 2026. The collection highlights …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Roc Nation Releases El-Jay’s ‘Special Project’ Single
*“I knew deep down that entertainment was for me,” said El-Jay (Elliott Michael Woods) during my interview with the …
Roots Picnic Expands to London, Black Thought Reflects on Philly Origins
*The Roots Picnic is heading overseas for the first time, marking a major expansion for the long-running Philadelphia …
Fred Alexander, Longtime Lakeside Drummer and Driving Force Behind the Band, Dies
*The funk world is mourning the loss of Fred Alexander, the longtime drummer for Lakeside, whose steady musicianship and …
Lionel Richie Files Voice Trademark Applications as AI Concerns Grow
*Lionel Richie is moving to protect his voice as artificial intelligence continues to change the entertainment industry. …
Baldwin Hills Students Go Viral with Michael Jackson Tribute as ‘Michael’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic Ever
*A group of elementary school students in Los Angeles is earning praise from Michael Jackson fans around the world after …
