The Black Promoters Collective is celebrating a major career milestone after landing inside Billboard Boxscore’s Midyear 2026 Top Promoters rankings for the first time in company history. The Black-owned live entertainment company debuted at No. 10 on Billboard Boxscore’s global promoters chart, marking another major achievement for the rapidly growing organization during a difficult stretch…
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Kehlani Announces 2026 Tour With Upstate NY Stop
Kehlani is heading back on the road this summer after announcing Kehlani 2026 tour dates for a major North American concert run. The Grammy-winning singer revealed plans for the “Kehlani World Tour,” which includes 33 stops across the United States and Canada. The tour begins Aug. 6 in Minneapolis and continues through early October. The…
Jai’Len Josey’s powerful debut album ‘Serial Romantic’ is out now
Jai’Len Josey’s debut album Serial Romantic is officially out now via Def Jam Recordings, and it arrives as one of the most fully realized R&B introductions in recent memory. The 13-track project blends R&B, ghettotech, cinematic pop, and soul into a cohesive psychological love story one that Josey describes as genre-bending and drawn entirely from…
Inside The-Dream’s Wild VIP Album Listening in Atlanta
The The-Dream VIP album listening Atlanta experience was more than a music preview. It was a full creative statement. Held at Session ATL Studios on April 21, the exclusive event brought together sound, visuals and personal storytelling to introduce his upcoming project. Guests did not just hear the music. They stepped into it. The-dream vip…
Usher and Chris Brown unveil 2026 Stadium tour dates
It started with a teaser. Last week, Usher and Chris Brown dropped a joint commercial on Instagram that sent fans into a frenzy. Now the speculation is over. The 2 R&B icons have officially announced The R&B Tour, a co-headlining stadium run that will visit cities across the United States and Canada throughout 2026. Produced…
EssenceFest 2026 brings legendary R&B stars together
EssenceFest is returning to New Orleans for 2026 with a lineup that promises to energize fans of R&B and hip-hop alike. Taking place from July 3–5 at the Caesars Superdome, the festival will feature an initial roster of high-profile performers including Kehlani, Brandy, Monica, and Patti LaBelle. With daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial…
Jill Scott finally reveals what she’s been working on.
Courtesy:Jillscott After keeping fans waiting for what felt like an eternity, Jill Scott has finally delivered the news her devoted followers have been craving. The Philadelphia native took to Instagram to announce that her new album, titled To Whom This May Concern, will arrive on February 13, marking a triumphant return for one of R&B’s…
Kehlani earns 2 inspiring Grammy wins for “Folded”
Kehlani stepped into the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, with a song that had already made waves across streaming platforms and radio playlists. By the end of the night, the singer walked away with two of the most respected honors in R&B. Kehlani won 1. Best R&B Song and 2. Best R&B…
Daniel Caesar reveals 4 themes that reshaped his creative era
Daniel Caesar is entering a reflective new chapter, and a recent interview on The Breakfast Club offered a deeper look into how the artist is shaping both his music and personal outlook. Appearing on the popular radio show and YouTube platform, the Canadian singer-songwriter discussed the ideas driving his fourth studio album, Son of Spergy,…
Mary J. Blige reveals exciting first Vegas residency plans
Mary J. Blige is ready to celebrate her legendary career in a brand new way. The Grammy-winning artist announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency, bringing decades of hits and heartfelt storytelling to the stage in a theatrical production unlike anything she’s done before. My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency will run from May…