Ayra Starr has been awarded a Mdundo Platinum plaque for surpassing 5.2 million downloads on the platform.

Woods and Love Island USA star Aniya Harvey announce their upcoming collaboration.

Ciara and Young Dro come through with “Yes (ATL)” From The Block Performance, out now.

Janet Jackson serves cool, casual looks in new photos.

Coco Jones remains unbothered as a racist heckler interrupts her NYC photo shoot, captured in her NYFW vlog.

Cardi B tore her set up for The New York Times’ “The Greats Issue 2026.”

Janet Jackson stuns with a chic new hair look.

Tems’ “What You Need” becomes the longest-charting solo African song on the Billboard Hot 100 at 30 weeks. Surpassing Tyla’s “Water” and CKay’s “love nwantiti.”

Olandria was the #1 MOST mentioned Westerner/Black celebrity at the SS27 Fashion Weeks, leading with a 0.75% share of voice. — She was among the MOST mentioned celebrities overall and the ONLY Westerner/Black celebrity on the list.

Yung Miami officially unveils the tracklist for her debut album, ‘Watch Dis!,’ dropping this Friday.

Three years ago today, Chris Brown released “Sensational,” the second single from his second Grammy Award-winning album, 11:11.

Kim Kardashian dresses up as her daughter North West for Halloween.

Jaafar Jackson will receive the "Actor Award – Film" at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema & Television for his portrayal of Michael Jackson in his acting debut, Michael.

Seventeen years ago today, Rihanna released “Russian Roulette.” The track peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and topped both the UK R&B and US Dance Club Songs charts. It was certified 2× Platinum in the United States.

Jaÿ-Z is Rumored to Perform at the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland share a sweet moment together.

Trinity Tatum serves face in new photos.

Halle Bailey unveils the deluxe edition of her debut album ‘love? …or something like it,’ featuring five new tracks, including a collaboration with Lucky Daye, out this Friday.

According to Billboard staff, the 10 hottest female rappers of 2026 are: 1 Cardi B 2 Yung Miami 3 Sexyy Red 4 Monaleo 5 Doechii 6 Latto 7 Trim 8 YK Niece 9 Molly Santana 10 Megan Thee Stallion

Cardi B switches up a lyric in “ErrTime” to pay homage to Kelly Rowland during her NPR Tiny Desk concert. “Bad brown bitch, feel like Kelly in this motherfucker.”