Report: Memphis Producer, Tay Keith Allegedly Passed Away
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.According to Metro Nashville Police, Keith was allegedly found dead in his…
Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Current Mental Health In New Social Media Video
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.After a brief hiatus, Lil Nas X has broken his silence about…
Prize for emerging artists at Art Basel quietly cancelled
Since 1999, the Baloise Art Prize has awarded a cash prize and a museum acquisition to two solo artists selected…
SZA Blasts AI Music, Says Models Trained On 238 Of Her Songs
After SZA said AI music models trained on hundreds of her songs, including some she believes may be unreleased, her…
'GTA VI' Gets A Pre-Order Date & Cover Reveal, Gamers Are Hyped
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Beginning today, owners of GTA V on PS4 or those who have…
Asian antiquities are gaining a younger following—will it last?
At its Hong Kong Art Week auctions in April, Christie’s increased its sales by more than 50% compared with the…
‘Frivolous’: Tyler Perry’s team fires back at deposition claim in $77M sexual assault lawsuit
Actor Mario Rodriguez wants a judge to sanction the media mogul, claiming Perry won’t sit for questioning unless his sexuality…
'The soil of Kazakhstan is deep in my heart': Dina Kemal Marchant on what she collects and why
Dina Kemal Marchant, who founded Stories of Art, a provider of one-year art history courses, supported the Kazakhstan Pavilion at…
Tribeca Festival 2026 From A Black Perspective [RECAP]
Over the past 25 years, cinephiles from all walks of life have made Tribeca Festival in NYC the go-to destination…
Cyrus Carmack-Belton’s family joins Harlem rally after Rick Chow acquittal
The parents of the 14-year-old South Carolina boy are taking their fight for accountability to New York during Juneteenth weekend,…
Santé! Converted French winery gains recognition as national museum
The Cérès museum is housed in an Art Deco building that had been a winery, near the city of Carcassonne…
10 Juneteenth Events Across The U.S. To Celebrate Black Freedom
June 19, 2026Observed annually on June 19, the federal holiday marks the day in 1865 when the end of slavery…
‘It has never left me’: Morgan Freeman announces blues album rooted in Black music history
The Oscar winner released “Death Letter Blues” with Taj Mahal on Juneteenth ahead of his upcoming project, “Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic…
Alicia Keys Blesses Ticker-Tape Parade With ‘Empire State Of Mind’ Performance Wearing A Leathery Look
The Manhattan native celebrated the Knicks win and looked good doing it.The New York Knicks had a pretty good time…
In Pictures: selections from Liste art fair 2026
Francesca Facciola, Alpha C: Mackenzie, Hunting (2026), Lodovico Corsini David OwensThe mood was positive yesterday at the latest edition of…
Baltimore’s AFRAM celebrates 50 years of Black culture, music and community
“AFRAM is Baltimore’s big Black family reunion every year, and it’s something that will be here forever as long as…
Uptown Records Relaunches With Yung Miami And G Herbo Among First Signees
June 20, 2026The iconic label founded by the late Andre Harrell in 1986, is entering a new era. After helping…
‘It’s like a family reunion’: The 10th Native Son Awards on Juneteenth uplift Blackness and queerness in one space
The 10th annual Native Son Awards were held on Juneteenth, with Durand Bernarr, Tramell Tillman, and Anthony Hemingway as honorees.Emil…
Michelle Obama, Sasha And Malia Made The Obama Center Opening A Celebration Of Black Girls – And Their Braids
Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia, have always captivated our hearts.Part of that is because we’ve watched them…
New textile museum in Mexico City celebrates Indigenous artistry
A backstrap loom and foot loom at the Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos Photo © Constanza Ontiveros…
Black On The Block Marks 5th Anniversary With Los Angeles Juneteenth Festival
June 19, 2026The festival included performances by R&B artists Jacquees and Kenyon Dixon, along with interactive experiences.Black on the Block,…
Body cam footage of Karmelo Anthony’s arrest released as trial evidence made public by Texas judge
The evidence includes surveillance footage showing Anthony and Austin Metcalf entering the track meet and video of Anthony leaving the…
Trump Administration To Challenge Housing Reparations Program For Black Residents
June 17, 2026The filing marks the Trump administration’s latest effort to scrutinize government programs that consider race in awarding benefits.The…
‘Cultural force’: Tay Keith’s family issues statement on his passing as hip-hop community mourns
The hitmaker who helped create songs for Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott and a generation of Memphis rappers died Thursday at…
Summer, Summer, Summertime! 20 Black Summer Anthems That Won’t Get You Uninvited From The Cookout
Every summer has a soundtrack, and every year there’s a debate about what makes it an anthem. Nonetheless, certain bops…
First Swiss edition of Zero 10, Art Basel’s digital art initiative, explores medium’s ‘historical arc’
Zero 10’s Art Basel edition explores digital art in a historical context David OwensArt Basel’s digital art initiative, Zero 10,…
D.C.’s 1st Black Woman-Owned Brewery Opens On Juneteenth
June 19, 2026Urban Garden Brewing distinguishes itself through a menu centered on botanicals, herbs, and flowersUrban Garden Brewing will open…
Kai Cenat’s Atlanta Auditions For Streamer University Draw Huge Crowds, Prompting Early Shutdown
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Kai Cenat’s Streamer University made its stop in Atlanta, but the event…
Dealer David Nahmad given 30 days to return Nazi-looted Modigliani painting
Amedeo Modigliani’s Seated Man With a Cane (1918) Photo: Brian SmithThere is a new development in the saga of the…
5 Last Minute Gifts From Black-Owned Brands For Father’s Day
June 18, 2026Each selection centers craftsmanship, culture and intentional design, making it easier to find something meaningful dadsFather’s Day is…
'Christopher Wool’s ‘Bad Dog’ was a wonderful way to start a collection': Gitti Hug on what she collects and why
Gitti Hug's most recent acquisition is a drawing by Philip Guston: "I fell in love with Guston’s work several years…
‘Influence isn’t just about entertainment’: Olandria Carthen’s platform goes global in new Rolling Stone Africa cover story
The “Love Island USA” breakout takes her story from Alabama to Lagos, showing what can happen when reality TV fame…
Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande honors late sister while chasing World Cup dream
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande is shining at the 2026 World Cup while honoring the memory of his late sister,…
BET to rebrand iconic ‘ComicView’ with new series hosted by Chris ‘CP’ Powell
The series will debut June 30 as a bookend to BET Awards weekend.One of BET’s more beloved franchises is coming…
Black-Owned Bars Reimagine Western Saloon Culture, Pay Homage To Black Cowboys
June 20, 2026Driven by renewed cultural interest in Western aesthetics, driven in part by Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” entrepreneurs are reinterpreting…
“Spend My Life With You”: Eric Benét Talks Music, Memories, and the One Voyage Cruise
Eric Benét opens up about his music, cherished memories, and his upcoming performance on the One Voyage cruise.R&B veteran Eric…
Mother Of Kohen Kartier Wiley Speaks Out, Says No One Drove Toward The Cop Who Killed Her Son
Vellesiya Wiley, Kohen Kartier Wiley's mother, has released a video explaining of her side of what happened at the Senatobia,…
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media heads to Netflix with exclusive deal
Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively develop television series after its previous agreement…
Labour of love? Exploring women’s relationship with machines and work
Frida Orupabo creates collages from historical images. Her Baby in Belly (2020) references the prejudice that pregnant Black women often…
BMM Feature: Avery Wilson’s Voice Is Like Shea Butter
Avery Wilson blessed the NBA Finals and Knicks ticker-tape parade with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem that displayed…
Artists forge new paths at Basel Social Club
Elleanna Chapman, I am the American Dream (2026), Teaspoon Projects David OwensBasel Social Club (BSC) shreds the playbook for a…
Time For Love! — Despite Busy Schedules, New Couple Chase Infiniti And Tyriq Withers ‘Still Going Strong’
Though unconfirmed publicly, the couple has been spotted together at various events and Withers supported Infiniti's show premiere.“Olivia Pope’s progeny,”…
Drake Reportedly Exploring Sale of 50% Stake Of OVO Brand To Authentic Brands Group
June 18, 2026Partnering with one of the world’s largest brand licensing firms could significantly expand OVO’s global licensing and retail…
Poll reveals Barack Obama remains the most popular living U.S. president
A new CNN poll found Barack Obama holds the highest favorability rating among living U.S. presidents, outperforming both President Donald…
Peabo Bryson’s family announces private celebration of life
Bryson’s celebration of life will be held Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta and livestreamed for fans who cannot…
For Papas Who Puff & Dads Who Dab: Check Out Our 2026 Father’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We're back with another cannabis gift guide for Father's Day, this time…
Trump Roasted After “Sleeping Supercut” Goes Viral
Donald Trump is catching heat online after a new viral video compilation stitched together multiple moments where critics claim the…
Kerry Washington says she’s not sure her kids are ready to watch ‘The Whoopi Monologues’
Kerry Washington told Seth Meyers she is still deciding whether her children should see the production, joking that she doesn’t…
'Regret is part of the story, but so is discovery': Valeria Rodnianski tells us what she collects and why
Valeria Rodnianski's collection includes Anselm Kiefer Photo: Sasha GusovThe Kyiv-born collector Valeria Rodnianski believes that an art collection is shaped…
Sasha And Malia’s Style + More Top Moments From The Obama Presidential Center Opening
The Obama family was in the building at the Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago and, for a moment, it…
Diddy's Prison Release Date Gets Moved Up… Again
The disgraced music mogul will be out of prison earlier than expected.It remains unclear if Sean “Diddy” Combs can ever…
Producer Tay Keith found dead at 29
The Memphis-born hip hop producer made music for artists like Drake, Cardi B, Lil Baby, and more. Grammy-nominated hip hop…
Quinta Brunson signs a five-year deal with 20th Television, moving her production company from Warner Bros. to Disney
Brunson’s new agreement is the biggest showrunner move of the year, keeping her in the “Abbott Elementary” family as the…
Chelsea B. and Protect Our Piece are stitching the power of Black culture into an archive
This Juneteenth, crochet artist Chelsea B. and “Protect Our Piece,” a living archive, are ensuring Black culture and legacy are…
Bad Bunny Becomes First Latin Artist to Reach $1 Billion in Touring Revenue
The historic milestone comes as Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour’ continues across Europe, making him one of…
WNBA star A’ja Wilson adds Wheaties box cover to her growing list of achievements
General Mills says Wilson’s dominance on the court and influence off it made her a natural choice for the limited-edition…
NYC Has Lost 200,000 Black Residents, Mayor Mamdani Is Fighting Back With Free Childcare
The 2-K program is open for enrollment now at myschools.nyc – children start this fall, with a goal of universal…
Uffizi places Botticelli's most famous paintings—'Primavera' and 'The Birth of Venus'—opposite each other in broader museum overhaul
Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera (around 1480) and The Birth of Venus (around 1485) The Uffizi Galleries in Florence have hung their…
Mariah Carey to guest star on final season of ‘The Proud Family’ reboot
The “Heartbreaker” artist appeared in a 2003 episode of the original series. After 23 years, Mariah Carey will rejoin the…
International African American Museum in South Carolina furloughs entire staff amid funding pressures
The Charleston-based museum cited a changing political and funding environment as it announced staggered unpaid leave for all employees.The International…