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MTV has announced the first wave of performers and honorees for the 2025 “Video Music Awards,” airing live Sept. 7 on CBS. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr will take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena. The show will broadcast live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m….
Rap newcomer Diamond The Body, known from Zeus Network’s “Baddies,” has signed with Houston-based 1501 Certified Entertainment. The label, founded by Carl Crawford in 2018, is credited with launching Megan Thee Stallion. Diamond announced the signing on Instagram alongside Crawford on Aug. 11. The deal followed an introduction by 1501’s DJ LilZacTheDJ, who scouted her…
NIKO IS has released “Satisfied Mind & Body,” the first single from his upcoming album The Optimist’s Son, which will be out soon through Javotti Media and Fat Beats. The track is produced by hip-hop artist J Rawls. The song blends English, Spanish, and Portuguese with Niko’s signature style. Singer Ayanna Irish performs the chorus….
A federal judge has thrown out nearly all claims in a $60 million lawsuit filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by a former member of his early 2000s reality television group. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff ruled that 21 of the 22 allegations brought by plaintiff Sara Rivers had no legal standing or were filed…
The latest issue spotlights Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva, whose journey from homelessness to national recognition reflects a commitment to art with purpose. His work addresses injustice and amplifies unheard voices through powerful storytelling. “Emmai Alaquiva’s story defies every odd. Once homeless, now a four-time Emmy winner, he has turned struggle into stunning artistry. His…
LL COOL J will host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, marking his first time as the show’s solo emcee. The live broadcast from UBS Arena will air at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streamed on Paramount+ in the United States. The rapper, actor, and Rock & Roll…
BET+ has released the official trailer for Season 4 of Zatima, the spin-off from Tyler Perry’s Sistas, giving fans a preview of the challenges and triumphs ahead. The new season premieres Thursday, Sept. 11, with two episodes launching on debut day. The 10-episode run will continue with two episodes each week until the Oct. 9…
Jillian Michaels, the fitness personality best known for The Biggest Loser, is facing backlash after being accused of whitewashing slavery during a CNN NewsNight panel on August 13, 2025. The discussion, which began with the politicization of the arts under former President Donald Trump’s administration, shifted sharply when Michaels said slavery, imperialism, and racism should…