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Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine, as the awards show prepares to return to Los Angeles in September. The nominations announced Tuesday put Madonna and Swift in competition for both video of the year and artist of the year. Madonna’s “Confessions…
Urban Magazine’s August issue spotlights actor London Brown, who reflects on his five-season journey portraying Uncle Marvin on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Brown discusses Marvin’s emotional growth, his relationship with his daughter, the impact of his character’s final moments, and the importance of authenticity, faith, and community in his life and career. The issue…
Cardi B has officially added another milestone to her career. As of August 3, 2026, the Bronx-born rapper became the first female rapper to earn four Diamond-certified singles from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further cementing her place in hip-hop history. The RIAA’s Diamond certification recognizes songs that reach 10 million certified units…
Cardi B has released “AH HA,” her first solo single of 2026, marking her return with a track that blends confidence, sharp-worded bars, and the Bronx rapper’s signature humor. The single arrived Friday through Atlantic Records after several days of teasing the release on social media. Produced by DJ SwanQo, “AH HA” finds Cardi B…
In an industry where hits come and go like fast weather, J White Did It stands as one of the rare producers whose fingerprints don’t just mark a record—they redefine an era. From the seismic shock of “Bodak Yellow” to the cultural takeover of “Savage” and the emotional weight of “A Lot,” his catalog reads…
Teyana Taylor emerged as the night’s top honoree at the 2026 BET Awards, capping a ceremony that celebrated music, film, sports, and Black culture with tributes, performances, and career recognition. Taylor won four awards, including Icon of the Year, Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award. Janet Jackson presented the…
Cardi B has responded publicly after Latto discussed their strained relationship during a June 4 interview on The Breakfast Club, saying she understands the Atlanta rapper’s feelings and reiterating her efforts to make amends following a leaked phone call that sparked tension between the two artists. During the interview, Latto confirmed that lyrics on her…
Hip-hop and R&B artists delivered many of the headline moments at Monday night’s American Music Awards, with Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Bruno Mars among the genre winners recognized during the fan-voted ceremony. Rap and R&B continued to play a major role in the awards lineup and performances, with host Queen Latifah leading the…