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BET has announced the appointment of Keke Palmer to its newly formed Board of Advisors, further strengthening the network’s efforts to shape its future at the intersection of media, community, and culture. Established under the leadership of BET President Louis Carr, the Board brings together influential cultural figures, business leaders, and industry innovators to provide strategic guidance as the network continues to evolve after 45 years in entertainment. “Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment,” Carr said. “She understands audiences, embraces innovation, and has consistently used her platform to open doors for others.” Palmer’s appointment marks a significant homecoming. She…

Vickie Paladino’s demanding federal investigations after NYC fifth-graders performed a dance to Glory that included pantomiming getting shot by police. Vickie Paladino is calling for federal investigations after a New York City elementary school put fifth-graders on stage to perform a dance routine to John Legend and Common‘s track “Glory.” The students danced to “Glory, a track that references the Ferguson riots following Michael Brown’s death at the hands of police officer Darren Wilson. During the June 11 Multicultural Day event, the kids collapsed to the ground in unison while the song played lyrics about police violence and Ferguson. Parents…

Independent hip-hop artist and producer SESME returns with SUPERnatural ROMANCE, a fully self-produced nine-track concept album that showcases his ability to merge cinematic storytelling with introspective lyricism. Built around themes of love, temptation, ambition, and emotional conflict, the project offers listeners a cohesive experience that unfolds one chapter at a time. Rather than chasing trends, SESME focuses on creating records that feel authentic. Every song on SUPERnatural ROMANCE represents a different relationship or life experience, exploring the emotional highs and lows that come with human connection. The result is a project that balances vulnerability with vivid storytelling, all backed by…

K Camp is adding another milestone to his career with the announcement of the Us Over Dem Tour, a nationwide run co-headlined by fellow Atlanta native and R&B star Jacquees. The seven-city tour begins August 17 in Arizona and concludes September 4 in Atlanta, bringing together two artists whose music has helped shape modern Southern Hip-Hop and R&B. Fans can expect a high-energy live experience featuring fan favorites, deep catalog cuts, and the chemistry that has made both artists enduring forces in music. K Camp is set to perform hits such as “Cut Her Off” and “Comfortable,” while also showcasing…

DJ Akademiks and Daphne Joy have the internet buzzing after their flirty interview seemingly turned into a real-life date, but is it romance or another viral performance? DJ Akademiks probably never imagined a virtual interview become the internet’s messiest “maybe” romances, but here we are. The gossip machine is working overtime after AK was seen with Daphne Joy, the same woman whose name has been attached to both 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs for different reasons. It started with an interview. Akademiks and Daphne had chemistry during their online conversation. There was enough flirting to make us raise an…

Joey Badass credits his natural charisma for seamlessly transitioning from hip-hop to acting on Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Joey Badass credits his natural charisma for seamlessly transitioning from Hip-Hop to acting on Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The Brooklyn rapper opened up about his five-year journey playing Unique on the hit Starz series, which is heading into its final season. Badass said the production quality and family atmosphere on set made it the best experience of his career in film and television. “I think one of my special abilities has always been my charisma,” Badass explained. “So, I think…

Only in New York. Harry Mack never seems to run out of inspiration, and this time the streets of New York City delivered a memorable co-star. While freestyling on a packed Manhattan sidewalk Friday, the viral rap phenom spotted comedian Tracy Morgan passing by and instantly worked him into his rhyme. The unexpected shoutout caught Morgan’s attention, drawing a smile as he pulled out his phone to capture the performance, flashed peace signs, and greeted Mack with a handshake while onlookers crowded around with their own cameras. The chance meeting unfolded in a 69 second clip that quickly caught fire…

Ye’s Tampa show goes off without a hitch Friday night, but his San Antonio July 4 concert faces serious cancellation pressure from city officials. Ye pulled off his first Tampa show without incident Friday night at Raymond James Stadium, proving the venue’s free speech stance held firm against mounting political pressure. The rapper’s June 26 performance went smoothly despite U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s Change.org petition, which gathered over 11,000 signatures demanding cancellation based on Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks and Nazi imagery. The Tampa Sports Authority cited constitutional protections and contractual obligations that specifically prevent cancellation based on an artist’s…

Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the U.S., along with an update on where each album ranks on the Billboard 200 chart – this time for week 26 of 2026. This week’s recap includes the first-week sales of BROWN (The Chocolate Edition), the extended version of Chris Brown’s latest album, which debuts at No. 19, and Key Glock’s PROJECT X. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + Streams 2 Drake ICEMAN 266 89,874 14 Don Toliver OCTANE 988 29,802 15 SZA SOS 1,159 28,626 16 Post Malone The Diamond Collection…

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to either pull back several redactions in records tied to Jeffrey Epstein or clearly explain why those sections should remain hidden. 🚨 BREAKING: Trump Administration ordered to release unredacted Epstein files by judge.The DOJ has announced it will not comply. pic.twitter.com/DOiJPhQokc— Democrats Deliver (@DemzDeliver) June 26, 2026 On June 25, U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan ruled that the DOJ failed to comply with the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act after not properly responding to a lawsuit brought by journalist Katie Phang challenging what she argued were arbitrary redactions in the…