The 25th BET Awards celebrated Black excellence and social impact with standout moments from Doechii, Jamie Foxx and Mariah Carey, blending emotional speeches with powerful performances. The night featured heartfelt tributes, sharp comedy from Kevin Hart, and Kendrick Lamar’s win for album of the year, while honoring icons like Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin.
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D.C. sees record visitation, fueling local economy
Washington, D.C. welcomed a record 27.2 million visitors in 2024, generating $11.4 billion in spending, $2.3 billion in tax revenue and supporting 111,500 jobs. The surge in tourism follows increased investment in Destination DC’s marketing efforts, delivering a strong return on investment for the city.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyoncé won the album of the year award for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, becoming the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Kendrick Lamar won song and record of the year for his diss track “Not Like Us,” and the Weeknd mended his relationship with the Grammys with a surprise performance of his new single, “Cry For Me.”
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The Grammys are here with Beyoncé leading all nominees at a show shaped by the LA wildfires
The 67th Grammy Awards will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Feb. 2, with a dramatically different tone this year, as the Recording Academy seeks to raise awareness and drive donations to funds that benefit wildfire victims.
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Local artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.