Pharrell Williams was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event on Jan. 29, 2026, where he called on U.S. leaders to show empathy, grace, and mercy. The evening also celebrated Brandy and Kirk Franklin, featured performances by Justin Timberlake, Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, and Coco Jones, and included a special tribute to Eve for her contributions to The Roots’ hit “You Got Me.”
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Recording Academy® Honors presented by the Black Music Collective returns, celebrating Grammy® Award-winning icons Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin
The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors on Jan. 29, 2026, during GRAMMY® Week, celebrating the enduring impact of Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin. The event will recognize their genre-defying artistry, cultural influence and commitment to advancing Black excellence in music and beyond.
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CeCe Winans celebrates 30 years of solo success with intimate NPR Tiny Desk concert
CeCe Winans celebrated the 30th anniversary of her solo debut album with a soulful NPR Tiny Desk performance, which has now amassed over 881,000 views on YouTube.
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Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show
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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Biden hosts Juneteenth concert on White House South Lawn
The Biden-Harris administration held the second annual Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, featuring performances from Patti LaBelle, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, and many other talented artists, as well as a speech from President Biden emphasizing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth concert features country singer Brittney Spencer, Patti LaBelle and more
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth Concert on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, featuring a slate of artists including Gladys Knight, Raheem DeVaughn, Doug E. Fresh, and Patti LaBelle.
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Gospel performer Kirk Franklin apologizes after son releases obscenity-laced audio
Kirk Franklin performs during the Dove Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The elder Franklin, speaking in a video posted on his Twitter account, said the two got in an argument that his son recorded. By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service (RNS) — Gospel entertainer Kirk Franklin has posted […]