After years of viral moments and rare appearances, B2K has officially confirmed their long-awaited reunion tour, set to launch in Spring 2026, in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective. The announcement, first revealed exclusively via VIBE, follows their buzzworthy performance at the 2025 BET Awards’ 106 & Park tribute — a “full circle moment” that sparked massive fan demand.
“This is for the fans,” said J-Boog. “The best time is when we’re on stage together.”
Fans can sign up now for alerts and first access to tour info at: B2KTour.com
Since 2022, the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has solidified its place as a powerhouse in live entertainment. As the only wholly Black-owned live music company on the Global Pollstar Top 100 Promoters list (#39) and ranked #3 on Pollstar’s Global Top Urban Promoter/Producers list, BPC continues to transform the industry. Featured multiple times on the Billboard Power Players List, BPC remains committed to providing culturally relevant, world-class live entertainment experiences. Learn more atBlackPromotersCollective.com.
SET TO PERFORM THREE NIGHTS AT LAS VEGAS’ VOLTAIRE AT THE VENETIAN RESORT ON JULY 3RD, 4TH & 5TH – TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE Following the release of his brand new album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements last Friday, 5x GRAMMY®-nominated vocalist and Academy Award®-nominated writer, actor, director, and producer, Seth MacFarlane reveals a mini-documentary with a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the project—watch HERE.
Upon release, Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Chart, and has received critical acclaim from the likes of NPR Morning Edition, Variety, Billboard, Esquire, American Songwriter, Grammy.com, and many more. The 12-track album features never-before-heard arrangements originally created for Frank Sinatra by his legendary collaborators Nelson Riddle, Billy May, and Don Costa.
Next month, MacFarlane and his orchestra will unveil some of the never-before-heard arrangements from Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements for an unforgettable weekend at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Thursday, July 3rd, Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5thon sale now. He’ll also bring this album to the stage in Los Angeles with a live performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall on February 17th, 2026, on sale now.
Written for some of Sinatra’s most classic and celebrated albums, the historic arrangements on Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements remained in the private collection of the Sinatra family, unheard — until now. In collaboration with the Sinatra family and estate, MacFarlane acquired the entire Sinatra music archive in 2018, and has brought these 12 remarkable arrangements to life with a 70-piece orchestra, featuring world-renowned musicians from Los Angeles and London, conducted by acclaimed British conductor John Wilson, and produced by MacFarlane’s longtime musical collaborator Joel McNeely. Every song on the album was recorded as a live performance with this ensemble at George Lucas’ famed Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, California.
LUSH LIFE: THE LOST SINATRA ARRANGEMENTS TRACKLIST:
Colombian sensation Kapoand one of the fastest-rising names in Afrobeat and Latin music releases the latest single “Korazong” available on all streaming platforms. The track follows the global success of chart-toppers “Ohnana” and “UWAIE,” arrives alongside a visually striking music video. Written and performed by Kapo himself and produced by Gangsta, the track is a vibrant tribute to love’s transformative strength and its ability to heal and unite.
Inspired by the belief that love conquers all—because to love is to heal,”Korazong” captures the longing to be close to that special someone, radiating an emotional and refreshing energy that mirrors the spark of a new romance. True to Kapo’s signature style, the song invites listeners to see themselves within its heartfelt lyrics from the very first beat.
The music video, filmed in Miami, deepens the song’s emotional narrative. Directed by Jean Lafleur with creative direction by Emilio Holguín (Vélodrome), the conceptual piece explores love’s cyclical nature through dreamlike visuals. In scenes alongside a model representing a love that ebbs and flows, Kapo brings to life an endless spiral of passion and emotion. The project was produced by Ivan Foix, edited by Jean Lafleur, with VFX by Pijama Studio, and brought to life by the production house SomosNitro.
KAPO continues to make his mark in the Latin industry, earning 680 million combined streams on Spotify with “Ohnana” and “UWAIE.” He won “Best New Artist of the Year” at the 2025 Lo Nuestro Awards and “Best Latin New Act” at the 2024 LOS40 Music Awards and performed at the Latin Grammy Opening Concert. Now, he’s breaking into the U.S. market— having performed at Times Square’s iconic New Year’s event, being named a “Latin Artist on the Rise” by Billboard, winning “Best New Latin Artist” at the 2025 iHeart Radio Music Awards, and launching his first U.S. tour, Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha, which is already making waves.
With an audience full of Hollywood’s most prominent figures, the undisputed queen of pop continues to break barriers, reclaiming her resilience to a recession.
In SirDavis fashion, Beyoncé’s opening was captivating and slightly spicier than the Renaissance (RWT). In sum, it was infused with a savory selection of the star’s biggest hits intermingled with a healthy helping of the Grammy’s 2025 Album of the Year.
This is a concert goers’ concert as it’s both family-oriented and fierce. It’s no ‘Cécred‘ that it’s by far one of her best live performances since Netflix’s Beyoncé Bowl and Homecoming.
BeyHive Presale Begins Tuesday, February 11 at 12 PM Local
Artist Presale Begins Thursday, February 13 at 12 PM Local
Additional Presales for Citi Cardmembers, Verizon Up, Mastercard Offered Ahead of General Onsale General Onsale Begins on Friday, February 14 at 12 PM Local on Beyoncé.com
Cultural icon BEYONCÉ will return to stages across the U.S. and Europe from April through July for the COWBOY CARTER TOUR, celebrating the release of her groundbreaking eighth studio album COWBOY CARTER. Produced and directed by Parkwood Entertainment, and promoted by Live Nation, the tour includes notable four-night runs at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium along with two-night stints in Chicago, Paris, Houston, Washington, and Atlanta. The 22-date tour will begin in the U.S. from April through May, then cross the Atlantic to London and Paris. COWBOY CARTER TOUR then returns to Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston in late May before concluding in Atlanta mid July. Full ticketing and routing information is available below.
COWBOY CARTER has made a monumental impact on music, reinterpreting elements of country, rock and roll, folk, rhythm and blues, pop, psychedelic soul, and bluegrass genres into the second album of her three part trilogy. Weaving in radio broadcasts by the fictional “KNTRY Radio Texas,” country legends Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, and Willie Nelson were featured as disc jockeys and collaborators across several tracks. The album debuted at number one on several charts, including the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to achieve this milestone. Last evening at the 67th Grammy Awards, COWBOY CARTER won three Grammys including Album Of The Year, Best Country Album, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance, and earned 11 Grammy nominations this year, making Beyoncé the most-nominated and most-awarded artist in Grammy history with a grand total of 99 nominations and 35 wins.
COWBOY CARTER TOUR brings the award-winning album to life for the first time in a full concert setting, following the explosive live Halftime performance of BEYONCE BOWL during Netflix’s first ever NFL 2024 Christmas Gameday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Halftime performance drew a US viewership of over 27 million viewers.
TICKET DETAILS: There will be multiple presales ahead of the general on-sale. The general on-sale will take place starting Friday, February 14 at 12pm local time at beyonce.com. Additional presale information below.
BEYHIVE PRESALE: The BeyHive presale begins February 11 at 12pm through February 12 at 11am local. More information will be available at Beyonce.com.
ARTIST PRESALE: Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale now through February 6 at 8AM ET at livemu.sc/beyonce for U.S. + UK shows and livemu.sc/beyonceparis2025 for the Paris shows. The Artist Presale will begin February 13 at 12pm through February 13 at 10pm local.
In addition, sponsored presales will take place in select markets internationally:
U.S. – Citi Presale: Citi is the Official Card for the presale of the COWBOY CARTER TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning February 12 at 12pm local time until February 13 at 11am local time through the Citi Entertainment® program. For those who are not existing Citi cardmembers, consumers can apply for the Citi Custom Cash Card online.* For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com
U.S. – Verizon Up Presale: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for the COWBOY CARTER TOUR in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin February 12 at 12pm local time until February 13 at 11am local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.
U.K. + France – Mastercard Presale: Mastercard cardholders have special access to Presale tickets in London & Paris. Mastercard Presale starts February 12 at 12pm local time and ends February 13 at 11am local time. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from February 14 at 12pm local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
Marriott Bonvoy, the world’s leading hospitality company and official hotel partner of COWBOY CARTER TOUR, is providing Marriott Bonvoy members the opportunity to access unparalleled perks and experiences in cities across the tour.
SirDavis, the premium, award-winning whiskey, is the official spirit of the tour. Launched on September 4, 2024, SirDavis is challenging the category norms and is on a mission to redefine the category and invite new consumers to feel welcome to participate in the world of luxury whisky.
Cécred, the prestige, award-winning hair brand founded and owned by Beyoncé, is the official beauty brand of the tour. Launched in February 2024, Cécred is an inclusive force of excellence in the industry, with its products combining patent-pending technology and ancient hair rituals to deliver visible strength, moisture, and shine for every type and texture.
TRAVEL PACKAGES: Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, is providing curated experience packages for COWBOY CARTER TOUR. Vibee packages include premium concert tickets, two-night hotel accommodations and much more. For more information and to get early access to tickets via Vibee’s packages on sale Tue Feb 11, please visit beyonce.vibee.com.
Beyoncé continues making her mark off the stage through the BeyGOOD Foundation. During the tour, the Foundation continues its work of helping communities with programs in entrepreneurship, scholarships, disaster response, including helping those affected by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles, California area.
COWBOY CARTER TOUR DATES:
April 28, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 01, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 04, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 07, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 15, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
May 17, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
May 22, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 24, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 25, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 28, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
June 05, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 07, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 10, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 12, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 19, 2025 – Paris, France – Stade de France
June 21, 2025 – Paris, France – Stade de France
June 28, 2025 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
June 29, 2025 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
July 04, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Northwest Stadium
July 07, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Northwest Stadium
July 10, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
July 11, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.
Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable. In a testament to his enduring creative spirit, Sly recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course, which follows a memoir published in 2024.
We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly’s life and his iconic music.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support.
In honor of National Martini Day (June 19th) next week, Reyka Vodka is reimagining classic martini recipes to help your readers celebrate and elevate their summer!
Reyka Vodka – the vodka made of Iceland – is crafted with Icelandic glacial spring water and filtered through lava rocks, making for a clean, crisp taste that is a perfect base for a vodka martini!
The Icelandic Dude
Created by Sebastien Derbomez, Manager Brand Advocacy, William Grant & Sons
Ingredients:
1.5 parts Reyka vodka
0.5 parts Mr Black Coffee Liqueur
1 part Espresso (Fire Poppy Blend)
1/4 parts Organic Date Syrup
Pinch of salt
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into chilled glass.
What is it about the Rado Anatom? First of all, there’s that design. When the first one was launched in 1983, it was well ahead of its time but loyal to Rado’s historical aesthetic appeal. Forty years later, the updated, upgraded Anatom also delivered a striking contemporary flair that sparked an enthusiastic global response. A quick look will tell you why. Like the watch that inspired them, those models are immediately recognizable across a crowded room. They have Rado’s legendary visual allure, to be sure, but there has always been so much more to the Anatom story than first meets the eye. And now, just in time for summer, Rado has created three stunningly colorful interpretations of one of its most storied timepieces.
Like every Rado Anatom watch, these new models deliver unparalleled wearer comfort, thanks to their ergonomic design that delivers effortless harmony with the human wrist. These appealing contours also mean that along with wearability, the Anatoms have a visual flow that distinguishes them from every other wristwatch in the world. Design, of course, shares centre stage with material technology at Rado and the Anatom watches are delivered in a case crafted from the brand’s latest high-tech ceramic. This is complemented by an edge-to-edge sapphire crystal that is perfectly shaped to follow the anatomical lines that earned the watch’s unusual name.
The new Rado Anatom models have been created in vivid colours perfectly suited to the summer sun. Of course, they’ll also brighten every wearer’s mood throughout the rest of the year. The colours take their inspiration from some of our favourite fruits: lemon yellow, grapefruit red or lime green. Let’s meet the watches.
Each of the new Rado Anatom models features a polished black high-tech ceramic bezel, along with a cylindrical sapphire crystal with bevels. It is metallized in black and has anti-reflective coating on the inside. The case middle is made of sandblasted black PVD coated stainless steel. The stainless steel case back is fitted with a sapphire crystal.
At the heart of these Rado Anatom watches is a Rado calibre R766 mechanical movement with an antimagnetic NivachronTM hairspring. The movement is adjusted in five positions and delivers a power reserve of 72 hours. The much-loved moving Rado anchor symbol on a black background is placed below the 12 o’clock hour marker. Each model has a date window at the 6 o’clock position and rhodium coloured hands coated with white Super-Lumi-Nova®. They are water resistant to 5 bar (50 metres).
Dazzling in the colour of a bright midday sun, the lemon-yellow model has a black to yellow gradient dial. It is presented on a yellow strap made of fluorine rubber (FKM). This summery fashion statement will add a certain solar flare wherever it is worn, whether in the office, a restaurant, or a sandy beach.
Green is associated with well-kept summer lawns and the trees, whose renewed foliage each spring and summer is a perfect expression of our optimism and a reason for hope. The lime-green Anatom stands out with its black to lime green gradient dial and its matching rubber strap.
What a pleasure it is to enjoy an outdoor breakfast in the morning summer sun. A highlight is always cutting a grapefruit in half to expose the unique red of the juicy fruit inside. Rado has captured that colour in the Anatom that features a black to grapefruit red gradient dial and the comfortable, durable rubber strap in a perfectly matching red hue.
Each of the straps – whether in yellow, green, or red – is flexible, odourless and remarkably resistant to wear and tear, UV radiation and a wide range of acids and solvents. Thanks to this brilliant bold strap combined with the high-tech ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal, the watch is as durable as it is beautiful and comfortable.
The three colorful new members of the growing Anatom family exemplify at once Rado’s mastery of materials and its ergonomic expertise. In bright, living colours, they are set to attract a whole new generation of watch lovers to one of the world’s most distinctive timepieces.
Grammy-nominated rapper and CMG standout GloRilla adds a cinematic flair to her hitmaking streak with the release of her new video, “Typa,” directed by Benny Boom. The sultry-yet-street visual co-stars R&B icon Keyshia Cole and NFL rising star Xavier Legette, blending love, loyalty, and legacy into one powerful narrative.
Sampling Keyshia’s 2005 classic “Love,” GloRilla floats over the soulful backdrop with razor-sharp bars detailing a ride-or-die romance. In the video, Xavier plays Glo’s devoted partner—counting stacks, cozying up, and eventually bailing her out after an arrest that puts their bond to the test. Meanwhile, Keyshia drops gems of wisdom, counseling Glo through the highs and heartbreaks of love.
The video arrives following Big Glo’s fiery feature run in 2025, including standout appearances on Lil Baby’s “Red Bone,” Teddy Swims’ “She Got It,” and GELO’s “Can You Please.” Her critically acclaimed debut album GLORIOUS bowed at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in 2024 and delivered breakout records like “TGIF,” “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” featuring Sexyy Red, and “I LUV HER” with T-Pain. The project not only earned GloRilla the highest debut week for a female rapper in 2024, but also secured her best-selling female rap album of the year. Glo kept her momentum going with hits like “Yeah Glo!,” “Wanna Be,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and a Top 10 Hot 100 entry via Tyler, The Creator’s all-star anthem “Sticky.”
Fresh off a 21-city headlining tour and performances at Coachella and Dreamville Fest, Glo is primed for a scorching summer. She’s set to blaze stages at 2025 BET Awards on June 9, Hot 97’s Summer Jam on June 20 and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in July – all ahead of her first annual Glo Bash in Memphis later that month.
Earlier this year, GloRilla was honored with the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women in Music gala, cementing her place as one of hip-hop’s most electrifying voices.
As combined global streams of “Gnarly,” surpass 100 million, KATSEYE released two remixes of the breakout track today via HYBE x Geffen Records. The “Gnarly” with Ice Spice remix fuses a club-driven beat with Ice Spice’s signature flow, delivering a bold, rhythm-forward evolution of the “Gnarly” sound that’s both dynamic and immediately recognizable. Listen HERE. The “Gnarly” with Lara of KATSEYE, Lancey Foux, and Slush Puppy remix reinterprets the original with high-energy, club-driven production, featuring sleek verses from Lancey and a striking synth arrangement that amplifies the track’s momentum and edge. Listen HERE.
“Gnarly,” which is the first single from KATSEYE’s forthcoming EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, created a stir upon its release on April 30. “There has not been a KATSEYE song like this before…It’s abrasive, camp, totally chaotic,” said The FADER, which later named the track as a contender for “song of the summer 2025,” noting how its “absolutely bonkers dance [is being] performed in the wild all over New York City.” Detailing how “Gnarly” “tore the internet apart,” W Magazine reported, “The more people listened to it, the more they got it. By the weekend, the song was being declared a genius bit of post-modern pop perfection….Sometimes taking a big risk pays off.” View the official video for “Gnarly,” directed by Cody Critcheloe, HERE.
KATSEYE, who will perform at the 2025 Kids Choice Awards, is featured on the May-June cover of Teen Vogue. Read the cover story HERE. The group recently announced partnerships with Glossier and Urban Outfitters.
In late 2024, KATSEYE debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums charts with their first EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong). The group – comprising Daniela (Cuban/Venezuelan-American, from Atlanta, GA), Lara (Indian, from New York, NY), Manon (Ghanaian-Italian, from Zurich, Switzerland), Megan (Chinese-American, from Honolulu, HI), Sophia (Manila, Philippines), and Yoonchae (Seoul, South Korea) – explore the complexities of modern girlhood, and how the real and digital worlds often blur on their new EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, scheduled for release on June 27 via HYBE x Geffen Records. Pre-order / pre-save HERE.
Named an artist to watch for 2025 by VEVO DSCVR and TIDAL and nominated for two 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the global girl group is the first of its kind, forged within the high standards of the K-pop system, as seen in HYBE and Geffen Records’ groundbreaking Dream Academy show and artist development program (and later, the Netflix docuseries, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE).
Ashley Versher is making waves as the character ‘Lena’ in Netflix’s top-rated drama series Beauty In Black. The show follows a stripper whose life spirals out of control after she strikes a dangerous deal with a wealthy family involved in a sex trafficking ring. Lena, Ashley’s character, is an assertive, no-nonsense attorney as well as an advocate for natural hair in the pursuit of justice.
Reflecting on her first read-through, Ashley described the script as a “page-turner, with drama oozing off the pages.” She’s thrilled that Lena embodies strength and beauty, especially in representing the natural hair journey. Ashley, a multi-talented artist, attributes her passion for filmmaking to her time in New York, where women and Black creatives were at the forefront of independent film.
“If you want to do something, you need to say it out loud,” she says, inspired by her own journey. This sentiment led her to create ‘Brief Exchanges’, a film exploring the microaggressions experienced by a Black woman in New York City. Her next role will be a supporting part in the Netflix film ‘Straw’ (set for release in 2025), starring alongside Taraji P. Henson and Teyana Taylor.
“I was enamored watching Taraji work—such an incredible gift you never imagine you’ll receive,” Ashley says of the experience.
Born in San Francisco, California, Ashley is a vibrant actress, filmmaker, and writer. She’s deeply committed to supporting young filmmakers of color and collaborates with Made In Her Image, a nonprofit that empowers young women, girls, and non-binary youth of color in film and media. Her life mantra, “Imagine the life you want to live.”
