The annual Roots Picnic returns to The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from June 3-4. The Roots and Live Nation Urban unveiled the star-studded lineup featuring headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Rapper Lil Uzi Vert ...

On Monday night (Feb. 20), the NAACP announced its first slate of winners for its 54th NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories. Beyoncé, Rihanna, Silk Sonic and Chris Brown were among the winners. Beyoncé was the night’s biggest winner, taking ...

Grammy-nominated singer Ari Lennox has announced a mini U.K. tour for this spring. It begins May 13 at Bataclan in Paris. From there, Lennox will perform two additional shows, May 16 and May 18, in London and Amsterdam. No supporting ...

6LACK has confirmed his third album is on the way. The Grammy-nominated singer announced the news on social media on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 21). The post features a short video of an Outfront Media-produced billboard advertisement in Atlanta, Georgia, with ...

EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson has won Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble for The Jennifer Hudson Show. The win was announced during night two of the 54th NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories. ...

Atlanta-based label Love Renaissance (LVRN) has announced Bryan-Michael Cox as its new senior vice president of A&R and executive producer. The Grammy-winning songwriter and producer will focus on breaking new talent as well as developing the label’s current roster, which ...

Chlöe has announced that her debut album will arrive this spring. In Pieces releases March 31 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. The much-awaited album will include the lead single, “Pray It Away,” as well as Chlöe’s newly-teased song “How Do You ...

The Weeknd has scored a new diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2015 single “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey),” has officially sold 10 million equivalent units.  “Earned It” marks The Weeknd’s fifth RIAA diamond-certified ...

Amid his sold-out U.K./European tour, Chris Brown unveils a visual for his Jack Harlow-assisted track “Psychic.” Directed by Cameron Dean, the video opens with an aerial view of a futuristic city with flying cars. As a car lands on top ...

Serpentwithfeet’s new song “Gonna Go” unpacks the frustration of being friends with benefits. On the honest track, Serpentwithfeet opens up about playing house with a male interest who is unwilling to make their union official. “All those crumbs don’t make ...