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Actors Tyler Lepley and Miracle Watts got married on July 25, 2026 in a luxurious destination wedding in Mexico. The couple began dating in 2021 after co-staring together in the series P-Valley. The bride wore a Grecian-inspired Galia Lahav gown, while the groom wore a tailored tuxedo with a white dinner jacket.
Grammy nominated singer Nivea revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. She is currently under going treatment and states that she is “grateful to God.”
Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O'Neale and actress Paige Hurd got married on July 18, 2026 in a lavish ceremony at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York, surrounded by 221 guests. Paige paid tribute to her late godfather, rap legend DMX. She walked down the aisle to a live string arrangement that beautifully blended DMX's hit “X Gon' Give It to Ya” with the traditional “Wedding March.”
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross makes her Broadway debut with her interactive solo play Every Brilliant Thing. She acts as both the host and the narrator making every performance unique. The play runs until August 9th at The Hudson Theatre.
Actor Hal Williams was best known for his roles in sitcoms like The Waltons and Sanford and Son. He also played the family patriarch, Lester Jenkins, in 227. Hal passed away on July 15th in his California home at the age of 91. 
Comedian Sherri Shepherd received an Emmy nomination for her daytime talk show Sherri. This is a major milestone and a great way to celebrate the conclusion of her talk show. Her show has officially came to an end after four seasons.
Legendary rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony celebrate their 35 year music career with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their star is located a few blocks east of the Pantages Theatre.
Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on July 3rd at Madison Square Garden. The star studded event featured approximately 1,000 guests. In a surprise move, actor Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony.
The third and final season of the Netflix comedy series Survival of the Thickest premiered on July 2, 2026. Created by and starring Michelle Buteau, a stylist and designer as she navigates her career and family life. The final season includes guest appearances by Wanda Sykes, Ice-T, LaQuan Smith, Ashley Graham and many more.
Rapper T.I. opened this year’s BET Awards with his classic “Top Back” and his latest single “Let ‘Em Know.” The ceremony aired live on Sunday June 28th.
The show was hosted by comedian Druski, making him the youngest host in the show’s history at just 31.
Several artists hit the stage including Khelani, Cardi B, French Montana, Tems and many more.
Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance to present Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award. The audience gave Janet a standing ovation and Teyana was brought to tears by her presence.
Ari Lennox, BJ The Chicago Kid, George Clinton, & Durand Bernarr celebrated D’Angelou by performing several of his hits alongside his band The Vanguard.
The night ended with a star studded tribute to Lauryn Hill. Her iconic songs were covered by artists like Lizzo, Doja Cat, Doechii, SZA, Nas and many more. Rappers Common and Queen Latifah closed out the tribute. Lauryn then took the stage with a powerful performance of her classic “Ex-Factor.”
Music mogul Clive Davis passed away on June 22, 2026 in his New York home at the age of 94. Clive is known for signing artists like Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, and countless more. His funeral service was held on June 29th in New York City. The service included eulogies by Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys, and Dionne Warwick.
The fifth and final season of Power Book lll: Raising Kanan returned to Starz on June 12, 2026. Showrunner Sascha Penn designed the prequel series to be a five-season run, allowing him to tell the complete origin story of Kanan Stark. The series finale is scheduled to air on August 7, 2026.
The highly anticipated film Scary Movie 6 premiered on June 5, 2026. The movie reunites the original cast with the same masked killer from the first film. The stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall made several appearances promoting the movie across television and radio. The film grossed over $200 million worldwide making it a massive box office success.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein have taken the internet by storm while promoting their Netflix romantic comedy, Office Romance, which premiered on June 5, 2026. The co-stars sparked heavy online buzz for their intense red carpet chemistry, affectionate interactions, and playful banter creating widespread speculation regarding a real life relationship.
Veteran actor Keith David received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony took place on June 4, 2026 which was also his 70th birthday!
Rapper Latto has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with her partner and fellow rapper 21 Savage. She chronicled her pregnancy and delivery room moments in an emotional vlog on her Instagram.
Grammy winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke. He is most remembered for duets on Disney's Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. Before his Disney collaborations, he was an R&B powerhouse with major solo hits.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival confirmed a star-studded lineup on June 2, 2026, locking in massive performance slots for global headliners like BTS, Cardi B, and Zara Larsson. The festival will be held later this year at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
R&B singer Monica announced the passing of her father M.C. "Billy" Arnold Jr. in late May 2026. She shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram.
Comedy series The Four Seasons returned for Season 2 on Netflix on May 28, 2026. The eight episode series follows the group of friends as they navigate life, grief, and new adventures after the passing of their dear friend.
Singer Jazmine Sullivan debut's her new look at Ari Lennox's Vacancy Tour. Her weight loss is the result of a lifestyle change that began when she adopted a vegan plant-based diet to support her late mother through her battle with cancer.
R&B singer Kenny Lattimore and television personality Judge Faith Jenkins welcomed their second child together, a baby boy named Roman. He was born over Memorial Day weekend in late May. Roman joins the couple's older daughter, Skylar.
Lena Waithe's The Chi returns for its eighth and final season. The finale season premiered on Paramount+ on May 22, 2026. The series has cemented itself in history as the longest running Black drama on premium cable television, surpassing the previous record holder Soul Food.
Chris Brown received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Visual & Performing Arts from Harvest Christian University on May 23, 2026. The faith-based institution in Dallas, Texas, awarded the degree to recognize his two decade career in music, dance, visual art, and live performance.
New York Times best selling author Kennedy Ryan’s highly anticipated novel Score released on May 19, 2026. The book is the second installment in her Hollywood Renaissance series. The story follows former college lovers as they are forced to work together on an upcoming biopic. 
Grammy winning gospel singer Erica Campbell and her husband, music producer and pastor Warryn Campbell, renewed their wedding vows on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to celebrate 25 years of marriage.
Power creator Courtney Kemp makes her Netflix debut with Nemesis. Released on May 14, 2026, the eight episode crime thriller series serves as Kemp's first official project under her creative partnership with Netflix.
The highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiered on May 1, 2026. The film reunites the original cast and picks up two decades after the 2006 cinematic classic.
The American Film Institute presented the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award to Eddie Murphy on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at a Gala in Hollywood. The event featured tributes from Mike Myers, Martin Lawrence, Kenan Thompson, and Keegan-Michael Key. The star studded event is currently streaming on Netflix.
Actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are making their Broadway debuts in a critically acclaimed revival of David Auburn's play, Proof. Directed by Tommy Kail, the limited engagement opened on April 16, 2026, at the Booth Theatre in New York City.
