The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame list of nominees includes several legends across several musical genres, including Hip-Hop and R&B stars. This year, the Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, and more will all have a chance to be inducted, joining other musical standouts.

The 2026 nominees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame include the hit-making vocalist Mariah Carey, Shakira, Sade, and the late Luther Vandross. With 17 nominees in total, the list also features acts like The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, P!NK,… Read more

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners was arguably the best original film of 2025 and while fans debate whether a sequel or prequel is in order, the film continues to make history going into 2026.

According to Deadline, Sinners absolutely cleaned up at the BAFTA Film Awards by becoming the most decorated film by a Black director in the awards ceremony’s 77-year history. That’s impressive. Taking home three bronze masks for Best Supporting Actor (Wunmi Mosaku), Best Original Score (Ludwig Göransson), and, of course, Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), Coogler beat out Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave, which took home two awards in 2014 to become the new top Black director as far as the BAFTA committee is concerned.… Read more

Fetty Wap made the most of his time behind bars, turning a setback into a period of growth and discipline.

During his bid, the Trap Queen rapper revealed that he obtained his GED. He did not stop there. Fetty also enrolled in an HVAC course, positioning himself with a skill he can utilize beyond music.

Fetty told Tamron Hall that fellow inmates inspired him to think differently about his future while incarcerated.

“You meet a lot of people that…they had legitimate businesses and were making a good amount of money.… Read more

Lil Jon laid his son to rest two weeks after his untimely passing, choosing a meaningful date for the burial.

The family waited until the first day of Ramadan to bury Nathan Murray Smith. In a heartfelt post shared to social media, Jon included several photos of his son along with a message reflecting the sacred month.

“On the first day of Ramadan yesterday. We laid my only son to rest. In this holy month, I’m asking for extra du’a (prayer) for him and for our family.… Read more

The 2026 BAFTA Awards have concluded, but the event featured several moments where a Tourette’s Syndrome activist’s outbursts were overheard. John Davidson, the subject of a nominated biography, I Swear, was in attendance at the BAFTA Awards and shouted out the N-word, among other words some might have found offensive.

Davidson, a Scottish activist who has been featured in past documentaries, was in attendance at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday.… Read more

Whether on a plane or on land, Ja Rule isn’t ducking any smoke.

While the New York rapper makes it clear he’s not looking for problems, he also isn’t backing down from them. During a recent flight, Rule ran into his longtime ops, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. The encounter quickly escalated into a heated verbal exchange in first class. Witnesses say tensions rose almost immediately, forcing airline staff to separate before things went any further.… Read more

Now, according to Deadline, the biggest music artist in the world is set to be the leading man in a new Hollywood film dubbed Porto Rico, which will be set in his home of Puerto Rico.… Read more