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Doechii says she ‘needed to use’ BET Awards moment to protest ICE deportations

When Doechii accepted the best female hip-hop artist trophy at BET Awards 2025, she addressed the LA protests against undocumented immigrants being targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Speaking to Variety, she explained she spoke up because she wanted to take advantage of the ...
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‘Smurfs’ director shares Rihanna’s special connection to the franchise

Rihanna's favorite childhood show was The Smurfs, making her a good fit for the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie.The film's director, Chris Miller, said in an interview with Variety that "everything just clicked" once he learned of her connection to the show."It felt completely ...
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Wyclef Jean named Global Citizen ambassador

Wyclef Jean has a new title to add to his resume. After years of taking the stage at the Global Citizen Festival and working with the international organization, he has been named a Global Citizen ambassador.“It’s a true honor to be named a Global Citizen Ambassador. ...
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Jennifer Hudson tapped to headline Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala

Jennifer Hudson will showcase her talents at the fourth annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala, taking place Aug. 9 — on what would have been Whitney's 62nd birthday.Hudson will headline the musical portion of the gala, which will also include performances from R&B singer/songwriter Meli’sa Morgan, ...
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ICYMI: Kodak Black, Kid Cudi, Big Sean and more

 Kodak Black received the key to the city of Pompano Beach, Florida, on Tuesday for his contributions to the community. "This recognition is not about celebrity," Mayor Rex Hardin said, according to Miami New Times. "It's about heart. Kodak Black has consistently and quietly extended a hand ...
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RonReaco Lee says joining cast of ‘Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas’ was a no-brainer

RonReaco Lee is one of the men supporting the five female stars in Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas. Speaking to ABC Audio, he says the decision to join the show was a no-brainer."When Mr. [Tyler] Perry calls, I imagine he doesn't hear 'no' often,” RonReaco says, ...
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Wale, Skilla Baby and more discuss musical journeys + influences for ‘Flight Club Fridays’ series

Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesWale, Skilla Baby, Anycia, Monaleo and Osama Son will open up about their musical journeys and more in Flight Club Fridays, a Flight Club music series that highlights the "cities, musicians, genres and fans that shape sneaker culture," according to Variety.The ...
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Joey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist join new class of Recording Academy members

Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images/Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJoey Bada$$ and Mariah the Scientist are among the new members of the Recording Academy's 2025 class.They join a group of 3,600 music creators and industry professionals who can now vote on Grammy nominations and awards, and ...
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Nicki Minaj shades Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO

Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTVNicki Minaj was busy on social media Wednesday, taking digs at Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z and the CEO of Roc Nation.She first shared a screenshot of a post from DJ Akademiks reporting that a judge denied Meg and Roc Nation's ...
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Lauryn Hill speaks out on ‘Essence’ Fest, reputation for tardiness

Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesLauryn Hill is thanking the Essence Festival of Culture following reports of a late start to her recent headlining set. In a statement shared to social media Tuesday, she expressed her appreciation for the organizers, who clarified that "the delays were ...
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