Source: Taylor Hill / Getty After much speculation, we now know who chose Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The show’s producer confirmed it was Jay-Z’s decision. As spotted on Rap-Up, the culture now has better clarity on how the Compton, California, talent became the Super Bowl LIX headliner. This week, Variety spoke to event producer Jesse Collins, and the entertainment executive provided more context regarding the decision and […]

Source: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty The musical impact and the meaningful messages of gospel and contemporary Christian music extend far beyond the walls of the church. Unexpected yet unforgettable collaborations between hip-hop, R&B, country, soul, and gospel artists have created a rich tapestry of sound that defies the boundaries of any genre. Influential artists have collaborated with choir leaders, pastors, and gospel music icons to produce songs that are […]

Source: Getty / Getty The use of Ozempic – a medication initially approved for treating type 2 diabetes – has skyrocketed in Hollywood. We’ve seen the use and awareness of the drug gain traction quite quickly. Once a taboo topic, many celebrities are airing their experiences with the weight loss drug, and fans are taking notice. Macy Gray is one such celebrity who has voiced her experiences with the Ozempic. […]

Power has become one of television’s most popular franchises, not only being a launching pad for fresh talent like Michael Rainey Jr., Lovell Adams-Gray, Woody McClain, and more, but also bringing in iconic names in Black Hollywood like Michael Ealy, Wendell Pierce and now Golden Brooks. Golden Brooks is no stranger to hit television shows, starring on Girlfriends alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White, Reggie Hayes, and […]

Source: Mike Coppola / Getty Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges, the latest bomb to drop as the hip-hop mogul fights to clear his name from several sexual assault lawsuits filed over the last year.  According to the Associated Press, on Sept. 17, Combs, 54, was indicted by a federal grand jury on sex trafficking and racketeering charges shortly after his arrest on Sept.16 in New […]

It’s been a long time since we got a Transformers movie on par with the 1986 animated film, but thankfully, with the arrival of Transformers One, that streak has ended. Transformers One gives fans of the iconic cartoon franchise a story they have yet to experience in film or television: the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron before they became bitter rivals in the civil war that ravaged their […]

Source: Courtesy / Disney Step into nostalgia with “Mr. Crocket’s World,” now streaming on Hulu. This newly discovered childhood TV show is making its grand return from the vault, offering a delightful throwback that will capture the hearts of both old fans and a new generation. Read more and watch a teaser video inside. “Mr. Crocket’s World” is no ordinary children’s show. With toe-tapping melodies and catchy, persuasive lyrics, it […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty For months now (and that’s being generous), Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding undocumented migrants in America has become increasingly more demeaning, outrageous, xenophobic and flat-out bigoted. After his anti-immigrant racism backfired on him last week during the presidential debate, when he parroted false rumors spread by his running mate, JD Vance, about Haitian migrants in Ohio abducting and eating people’s pets, he and Vance both […]

Source: Kahlel Hale / other Every year, the Urban ONE staff link up for annual team meetings and a week-long blitz of radio programming from some of the biggest record labels in the game. However, this year we got something a bit more special: Colby Colb helped to moderate a live conversation with GOATed music exec, Larry Jackson. From his work in making stars out of Ruben Studdard and now-EGOT […]