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2018 Urban One Honors - Arrivals
10 Gospel Artists You Should Follow On Instagram

It's hard to overstate the impact gospel music has had on Black Christian culture. With soul-catching lyrics and musical stylings…
by mekitarivas
01.06.21
Made In America - Day 1
Meek Mill, Nonprofit Team Up For Gift-Giving Initiative

Rapper Meek Mill donated $30,000 to provide gifts for students and their families during the holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
12.26.20
59th GRAMMY Awards - Press Room
Will Beyoncé Win All 9 Grammys This Time?

Beyoncé was snubbed the last time she was nominated for nine Grammys in 2017. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.
by Charise Frazier
11.24.20
Premiere Of Columbia Picture's "The Equalizer 2"
Ludacris Joins Forces With Netflix For Animated Series

Ludacris is teaming up with Netflix for the creation of a new series focused on youth empowerment.
by NewsOne Staff
10.18.20
Album Covers
50 Jams To Keep Labor Day Weekend Rocking

Labor Day might not bring out the grills this year, but the drinks and more importantly the jams can still…
by NewsOne Staff
09.08.20
Los Angeles Soul Music Festival At Exposition Park
Singer Anthony Hamilton Leads Charlotte Community Initiative

Anthony Hamilton distributed face masks, hand sanitizer, groceries and school supplies to families in Charlotte.
by NewsOne Staff
08.24.20
Behind The Scenes: Urban One Honors
Brandy: Daughter Saved Me From Suicidal Thoughts

With the release of a new project, Brandy becomes more candid than ever.
by Royce Dunmore
08.20.20
Run-DMC
Jam Master Jay's Family Breaks Silence After Arrests

Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. are charged after the Run-DMC member was killed nearly 20 years ago.
by Royce Dunmore
08.19.20
'The State of Black Music Today'
iOne Digital, NMAAM Talk State Of Black Music

On June 24th iOne Digital and the National Museum of African American Music hosted a dynamic discussion on "The State…
by NewsOne Staff
06.30.20
REVOLT X AT&T Host REVOLT 3-Day Summit In Los Angeles - Day 3
Recording Academy History: Valeisha Butterfield Jones' New Job

Businesswoman Valeisha Butterfield Jones has been appointed as The Recording Academy’s first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
Celebrities At The Los Angeles Clippers Game
TDE Founder Covers Rent For L.A.’s Senior Citizens

Hip-hop executive Anthony Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, will cover one month’s rent for over 300 senior citizens living…
by NewsOne Staff
04.27.20
Babyface and Teddy Riley
Babyface's Best Trash Talk Moments Battling Teddy Riley

The two legends faced off in a Verzuz night to remember.
by Royce Dunmore
04.22.20
51st NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals
Songstress H.E.R. Launches Sunglasses Collection

Songstress H.E.R. has teamed up with the company Diff Eyewear for the creation of a new collection of sunglasses.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Latin American Music Awards 2018
Ludacris Donates $75K In Musical Instruments To School

Rapper Ludacris donated $75,000 worth of musical instruments to a high school in Miami.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
49th NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals
Issa Rae’s Record Label Acquires Bonfire Collective

Issa Rae’s record label Raedio has acquired the music supervision firm Bonfire Collective.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
10 itemsEbro Compares Eminem To Black People And It Doesn't End Well
Ebro Says Eminem Gets Disrespected Like 'Black Folks'

Rap fans and non-rap fans were equally baffled.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Go-Go Music Bill In D.C. Is Sure To Leave Gentrifiers In Ruins
Gentrifiers Probably Cringing At D.C. Go-Go Music Bill

It inches closer to becoming law.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Black Female Lead Of The Black Eyed Peas Describes Being Over-Sexualized As A Reason For Quitting
Black Eyed Peas' Original Female Lead Speaks Out

She breaks down her motives for leaving the group nearly 20 years ago.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
59th GRAMMY Awards
Solange To Be Awarded Lena Horne Prize

Solange Knowles will receive the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Earth Wind and Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire Inducted Into Kennedy Honors

Earth, Wind & Fire made history as the first Black group to be inducted into the Kennedy Center Honors.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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