Author: Tim

While seemingly fewer Hip Hop figures chimed in on this debate than past showdowns, several people shared their commentary on Twitter as the two candidates discussed immigration, abortion and the…

Jay Z, one of contemporary music’s most celebrated lyricists and entertainers, is one of the nominees for the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame, and if inducted he would become the…

Music lovers President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are joining BET Networks to present a star-studded musical celebration at the White House on Friday. The lineup — encompassing…

Grammy Award winner Lecrae hints at what’s in store on his next album with today’s release (Oct. 21) of “Can’t Stop Me Now (Destination).” Not one to mince words, the rapper comes to…

The 13th annual event celebrated Clive Davis for his activism in AIDS awareness. “There’s a spirit in here,” Alicia Keys told her guests at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Wednesday night (Oct. 19)…

A New York cop shot and killed a 66-year-old Black woman wielding a bat in the Bronx on Tuesday evening. Police say they will investigate why the officer used lethal force, reports…

DJ Khaled has been named the national spokesperson for Get Schooled, a non-profit organization that aims to motivate students to graduate high school and succeed in college. The social media guru, who navigates…

A24 Films, in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), hosted a private screening of the new film MOONLIGHT at Regal Atlantic Station in Atlanta. Writer/director Barry Jenkins was in attendance along with cast…

Police mistreatment of communities of color has caused “multi-generational” mistrust of law enforcement, says the organization’s president. Against a backdrop of outrage over the police killings of unarmed Black men,…

Jesse Williams made a stop at the Ellen Show to chat with the talk show host about everything from his moving BET Awards speech to his new line of emojis.…