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Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will host a virtual fundraiser on Juneteenth to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and promote a message of Black empowerment and education. Sponsored by Master Growers, the online event will feature appearances by Snoop Dogg, Master P, TLC, Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and other celebrities. The fundraiser will stream […]

Kelly Rowland took to social media to issue a powerful statement on the importance of supporting Black trans people amid the Black Lives Matter movement. “LET’S BE VERY CLEAR….You can not say Black Lives Matter, and those lives not include Trans!” she tweeted Thursday (June 18). “We must protect each other! And for those of […]

Pharrell Williams dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to discuss his advocacy in making Juneteenth an official holiday. During his virtual chat with host Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday (June 18), Pharrell dished about how the ongoing wave of Black Lives Matter protests inspired him to reach out to Governor Ralph Northam in his home state of Virginia. […]

This year, Black Music Month takes a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and more, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed […]

As calls to end systemic racism continue unabated, this year’s celebrations of Black Music Month and Juneteenth (when slaves were emancipated in the U.S.), are underscored with a new urgency. Here’s a quick roundup of upcoming releases, events and other projects. “I Can’t Breathe”: H.E.R. commemorates Juneteenth (June 19) with the release of the compelling […]

John Legend and Alicia Keys will take a VIP seat at their piano benches Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET for a Juneteenth special edition of the “Verzuz” battles. Created by legendary hip-hop producers Timbaland and Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz to combat the boredom of staying at home due to coronavirus, this “Verzuz” battle will celebrate Juneteenth, […]

With Juneteenth in effect, a plethora of artists came through today (June 19) with new projects and singles, most notably Teyana Taylor, Wale, and Anderson .Paak, all stepping up in their own way to focus on Black pride. Check out the releases below. Teyana Taylor, The Album Two years ago, Taylor rattled the cages of R&B […]

Live Nation Urban and LiveXLive Media, Inc. collaborated with Color of Change for the star-studded Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Special Friday (June 19) to celebrate the day slavery ended in America.  Charlamagne Tha God with entertainment correspondent Gia Peppers will host the 90-minute showcase featuring performances by Common featuring Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, Justine Skye, Jonathan McReynolds, Mick Jenkins, Joy Oladokun and Fantastic Negrito […]