Black Music Month
Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were some of the performances that we'll never forget.
Black artists have pushed boundaries of genres, defying labels & creating new musical forms - Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo showcase this genre-bending artistry.
Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler […]
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
WORLDWIDE (June 15, 2026) – Acclaimed Billboard chart-topping artist and celebrated singer-songwriter Tanya Nolan has reached a major career milestone as her debut gospel single, “Blessings,” ascends to No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart for the week of June 15, 2026, while also claiming the top spot on the Mediabase Gospel Airplay Chart. […]
Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.
Discover the surprising R&B hits that originated from iconic Black films of the 90s.
GRAMMY-winning lyricist Rapsody gears up for a new album this summer with a lead single that pays homage to our cultural hair story.
Richmond, VA – June 15, 2026 — LOCK IT IN! SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 @5PM for the 16th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA. We are bringing the Community Back Together again with Earnest Pugh, Mervin Mayo, Cora Harvey Armstrong, The Brown Boyz from Long Island New […]
Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.
NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Sports, a list recognizing the 100 most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape. The TIME100 Sports issue features a worldwide cover highlighting four-time NBA champion LeBron James, accompanied by an in-depth interview. See the cover featuring a photograph by Mark Clennon for TIME: here. –Explore the […]
(Nashville, TN) – June 9, 2026 – Motown Gospel, alongside its affiliated labels and partners including TAMLA, Anderson Music Group (AMG), and Rock City Media Group, proudly celebrates a combined 29 nominations for the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards, further cementing its commitment to excellence and impact across the gospel music landscape. Leading the nominations are […]
