Janelle Monae joins cast of Harriet Tubman biopic

JUCO Janelle Monae is joining the cast of a biopic about Harriet Tubman, the heroic woman who led countless slaves to freedom via the so-called “Underground Railroad” in the 1850s. The singer/actress, who won a SAG award for Hidden Figures,
Richard Lawson reveals he asked for Beyoncé and Solange's blessing before marrying their mother

Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesRichard Lawson is helping to kick off the mid-season premiere of OWN’s hit documentary series Black Love. In a preview clip for series’ return, Lawson recalls how he asked Beyoncé and Solange for theirblessing to marry their mother, Tina. “I called her children and
Travis Scott, SZA, Chance the Rapper, Miguel & more to participate in Mac Miller tribute concert

G.L. AskewTravis Scott, SZA, Chance the Rapper, Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign John Mayer will be among the stars featured in a Mac Miller tribute concert. The show, titled “Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life,” will be held on October 31 at the Greek
Congrats: Tyrese Gibson and wife welcome a baby girl

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BETCongrats are in order to Tyrese Gibson and his wife, Samantha. The couple welcomed their first child together on Monday night. “Father God we love you for delivering on your promise princess Soraya Lee Gibson is
Alicia Keys, Maxwell and Erykah Badu to protest Kavanaugh confirmation Thursday in DC

Noam Galai/WireImageAlicia Keys, Maxwell and Erykah Badu are among the celebrities who will protest Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court Thursday in Washington, D.C. The “Bravery is Contagious” protest will be held outside the Supreme Court building in the
Ella Mai reveals her dream collaboration

Jonathan MannionElla Mai is up for two American Music Awards next week, and she says her dream collaboration would be with one of the artists she’s competing against in the Favorite Soul/R&B Song category. Her breakout hit “Boo’d