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R&B sister duo The Amours—Jakiya and Shaina—have released their latest single, “Clarity,” a candid track focused on self-worth, emotional honesty, and setting personal boundaries. Produced by longtime collaborator Camper, the song sets the tone for their upcoming project, Girls Will Be Girls, out August 15. “‘Clarity’ is for the true yearners,” the sisters said. “All…
Urban electro-pop trio SIMIEN has released their debut single, “Utterly in Love,” through Akon’s newly relaunched Konvict Kulture label. The sibling group—Taédym, Jaiden, and Kamrein—draws from their Creole Louisiana and Native American heritage, blending gospel roots with a modern, self-produced sound. Inspired by a real-life incident where a boy flirted with two sisters at once,…
Entrepreneur Dreka Gates has filed for divorce from rapper Kevin Gates, ending their 10-year marriage amid new attention sparked by influencer Brittany Renner’s recent claim that she was briefly married to the artist earlier this year. Court documents filed on July 30, 2025, show Dreka, whose full name is Shadreka Centeno Haynes, cited “irreconcilable differences.”…
Actor and singer Antonique Smith has been announced as the official Ambassador for Sun Day, a new global celebration of clean energy and climate action launching Sept. 21, 2025. Smith, known for her starring role as Mimi in Rent on Broadway, will lead the public campaign for Sun Day, which combines cultural events, local actions,…
Busta Rhymes will receive the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of East Town. Rhymes, a multi-platinum rapper, producer, and performer, will be honored in the category of Recording. The event will feature guest…
ESPN has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe following a settlement in a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday. The former Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and media commentator settled the lawsuit less than two weeks after it was filed by his ex-girlfriend….
Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette, has released her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience (Harper Collins-Amistad). The book comes out as the Rockettes mark 100 years of performances. In the memoir, Jones shares how her love of dance started as a child in New Jersey. Her parents often took her and her…