Black entertainment news today

Here are some of the latest news stories in the world of Black entertainment:

Music

• Beyoncé's "Black Is King" visual album has been certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The album, which premiered on Disney+, features a collection of songs from her album "The Lion King: The Gift" and explores themes of Black culture and identity. (Source: Billboard)
• R&B singer-songwriter Anderson.Paak has announced a new album, "An Evening with Silk Sonic", a collaboration with Bruno Mars. The album is set to be released on November 5th and features the single "Leave the Door Open". (Source: Rolling Stone)
• The late rapper DMX's estate has announced a new album, "Exodus", which will feature unreleased music from the rapper. The album is set to be released on November 12th. (Source: Complex)

Film and TV

• The upcoming film "Coming 2 America", a sequel to the 1988 comedy classic, has released a new trailer. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Wesley Snipes, and is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5th. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
• The BET Awards have announced their nominees for this year's ceremony, which will take place on June 27th. The nominees include Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Megan Thee Stallion, among others. (Source: BET)
• The TV series "Insecure" has been renewed for a fifth and final season by HBO. The show, created by Issa Rae, has been praised for its portrayal of Black women and relationships. (Source: Variety)

Theater

• The Broadway musical "Ain't Too Proud", which tells the story of The Temptations, has announced a national tour. The tour will kick off in Chicago in September and will visit cities across the US. (Source: Playbill)
• The Off-Broadway play "Pass Over", which explores themes of racism and police brutality, has been extended through November 15th. The play, written by Antoinette Nwandu, has been praised for its powerful storytelling. (Source: The New York Times)

Other News

• The Grammy Awards have announced a new category, "Best Global Music Performance", which will recognize music from around the world. The category will debut at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place on January 31st. (Source: The Recording Academy)
• The Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) has announced its annual awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the entertainment and sports industries. The winners include music industry executives, lawyers, and artists. (Source: BESLA)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!