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A Record 3 Openly LGBTQ Artists Are Vying for Best New Artist at 2021 Grammys

Of the eight Grammy nominees for best new artist, three — CHIKA, Kaytranada and Phoebe Bridgers — openly identify as LGBTQ.  (A fourth nominee, Doja Cat, has made mixed comments on the subject.) Having three openly LGBTQ nominees for best new artist in one year constitutes a record. Six years ago, two best new artist nominees […]

Hayley Kiyoko, Lauren Jauregui & More React to Oprah’s Bombshell Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Interview

Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Sunday night was the closest we’ve come to appointment television in quite some time. Indeed, according to early ratings reports, more than 17 million viewers tuned in to the two-hour CBS sit-down — and among those millions of interested watchers were Hayley Kiyoko, Lauren Jauregui, Bette […]

LiveXLive Launches Auditions to Find the Next ‘Self Made’ Music Star

LiveXLive Media announced on Monday (Mar. 8) that auditions have begun for Self Made, a new online talent competition. To enter, the livestream and on-demand service is looking for artists or bands to submit videos performing an original song on TikTok or Instagram with the hashtag #IAmSelfMade. Unlike the typical talent competitions, Self Made’s winner will be […]

Gladys Knight Delivers Soul-Stirring National Anthem at 2021 NBA All-Star Game

A soulful national anthem, performed by Gladys Knight, kicked off the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (March 7). Knight, accompanied by an organist, delivered her take on the U.S. standard in front of the American flag for basketball’s big night, live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Her performance dazzled Twitter, with […]

Here Are All the Winners From the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards

It’s time for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards. Hosted by Taye Diggs, the ceremony honors both TV series and films. Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance presented the first award of the night — best supporting actor to Daniel Kaluuya, for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah. Orlando Bloom then presented the […]

Andra Day Honored by Black Women Film Network for ‘Billie Holiday’ Role

Andra Day accepted the On Her Shoulders Preservation Award during the Black Women Film Network 2021 Summit on Saturday (March 6), thanking the non-profit organization for honoring her work in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. “Thank you for recognizing and honoring the work that we put into this, to continue to push Black women’s […]