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View Comments The Phoenix Suns have lined up Grammy-winning talent for national anthem and halftime performances in the 2021 NBA Finals. At least the first two games of the best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks will be at Phoenix Suns Arena. The teams tip off in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, July 6, and Thursday, July 8 before heading to Milwaukee for two games. And the Suns have once again reached out to local talent to provide the entertainment.  Young MC, the hip-hop star who moved to Scottsdale in 2006, will entertain the crowd at Game 1 on Tuesday with a halftime-show perfor...

There’s a worldwide celebration this month commemorating the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s Motown classic “What’s Going On,” which was released on May 21st, 1971. #BigShow #KBGO #BigClassicHits

Rolling Stone TikTok Taps 100 Black Creators for an Incubator Program The creators, ranging from chefs to educators to musicians, start in the “TikTok for Black Creatives” program today By MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images A month after announcing the creation of its incubator program for black creators on the app, TikTok has selected its first class of 100 creators, who will be getting support to help boost their careers through networking and more individualized focus from TikTok. TikTok selected 100 creators out of 5,000 applicants — ranging from actors, chefs, educator...

There are separate male and female categories in both hip-hop and mainstream (the Walk of Fame’s term to describe R&B that is not hip-hop). But there’s just one combined male/female category for legacy artists, gospel and music & entertainment moguls. (The legacy artist award is designed for artists who began their careers prior to 1980. The other categories are for artists who have been active for at least 25 years.) There is no jazz category, nor are there designated categories for groups or duos. As a result, three groups or duos -- OutKast, Run-D.M.C. and Public Enemy -- are vying for...

First of its kind event will honor influential people across history. Published February 18th Written by BET Staff The Black American Music Association (BAM) and Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) are slated to host a star-studded private reception to announce the nominees for the inaugural class of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (WOF). The first of its kind event will honor some of the most influential Black artists and entertainers in American history and feature speeches and presentations of the nominees. Additionally, a special performance by Jac Ross will take place. The fi...