Essence Festival 2026: Cardi B, Brandy, Monica, Kehlani, & More Announced as First Wave of Performers

The Essence Festival of Culture is bringing the blazing brand of heat to New Orleans for its 2026 installment.

For, it has been announced that several of music’s heaviest hitters will be taking to the stage at this year’s edition of the annual extravaganza. And the list includes Cardi B, Brandy, and Monica.

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New details are emerging in the frightening shooting incident outside the home of Rihanna.

As earlier reported, gunfire was directed toward the superstar’s Beverly Hills property over the weekend while the singer was inside the residence with partner A$AP Rocky and their children.

Now, authorities have confirmed the identity of the suspect and revealed the serious charge she is facing following the alarming episode.

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Bow Wow Announces New Album With...Trey Songz

Bow Wow has new music on the way, and it’s set to see him join forces with none other than Trey Songz.

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TV Preview: 'Married to Medicine' Season 12 Finale

Married to Medicine’ season 12 has had the thermometer and the timelines scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment has made for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Quad Webb, Toya Bush-Harris, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, and Dr. Mimi Sanders were all back in the mix.

Interestingly, Dr. Heavenly Kimes appeared as a Friend of the show, a first during her lengthy tenure. She was joined by fellow Friends of the show, Angel Love Davis and Brandi Milton.

With the finale set for next week, check out the first look preview of the season 12 conclusion….

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Hip-Hop pioneer MC Lyte had plenty to say about the current state of Rap while hitting the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.

The trailblazing MC, who served as the evening’s official announcer, took a moment to reflect on how the genre has evolved.

During her exclusive interview with TGJ’s Eric Russell, she showed love to a new wave of women dominating the charts, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, while also weighing in on the competitive spirit that still fuels Rap’s biggest personalities.

The conversation also turned to male Rap rivalries, where she made clear she’s not against a little lyrical sparring between artists like 50 Cent and T.I., so long as the competition – which has proven spicy – stays rooted in the music.

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A frightening situation unfolded outside the home of Rihanna.

And it involves fired shots and an arrest.

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Billboard 200: Bruno Mars Lands First #1 Debut Album With 'The Romantic'

Pop’s ultimate showman Bruno Mars is back on top of the Billboard 200.

The superstar’s new album The Romantic’ storms in at #1 on the coveted count and serves as a major milestone for him.

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Cop a gander at LeToya Luckett and Tina Knowles!

The former Destiny’s Child songbird reunited with the matriarch, who is mom to Beyoncé and Solange, at the Houston Rodeo 2026.

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Dave & Tems Surprise London with First-Ever 'Raindance' Performance

Dave‘s domination has seen the rapper mount the mammoth trek, ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp Tour’ in support of his like-titled album.

On night two of the jaunt’s London stop, the MC surprised the masses by bringing out Tems to perform their mega-hit ‘Raindance.’

As reported, the pair topped the charts with the track back in January.

The showing at the O2 Arena spectacle serves as the first live offering of the track.

Other guests on the night included Stormzy.

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Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber has made no secret of his disdain for the paparazzi, and it’s a trajectory that continues this weekend.

For, the ‘Yukon’ singer found himself embroiled in fresh drama with a photographer while in Los Angeles.

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