THE NOIR EFFECT

The BET Awards, hosted by Hip-Hop legend and actress Queen Latifah, celebrated their 10th Anniversary and the stars came out in full effect to celebrate the anniversary. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Hip-Hop’s poet laureate Nasir “NaS” Jones will step into the booth and give his take on Slick Rick’s classic “Hey Young World”, which is apart of a new ad campaign by Levi’s. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

International superstar, singer-songwriter, social advocate and philanthropist Angélique Kidjo is on tour and making television appearances in support of her newest work Õÿö. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The NAACP’s 41st Annual Image Awards takes place this evening and will bestow the Chairman’s Award upon Tyler Perry. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will salute Black History Month celebrations with musical concert at the White House. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The R&B crooner John Legend is serious about giving back and has lent his voice to help with a new film that “shines” a light on the U.S. education system. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

It’s Beyoncé versus the world again. The dynamo and non-stop entertainer has done it again by dominating another Grammy Awards nominations list. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT