On the Grammys red carpet, the gospel star challenged Christian leaders to speak up, show up, and rethink who faith ...

Brandy, Pharrell and Kirk Franklin were honored and Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and Kehlani were presenters at the 2026 Black ...

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is getting frank about the lack of the church's involvement when it comes to pressing issues like ...

The legends delivered heartfelt speeches as loving, star-studded tributes showcased their influence on the next generation of ...

The Black Music Collective's Recording Academy Honors took place in Los Angeles Thursday, celebrating Pharrell, Brandy and ...

The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective (BMC) will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, celebrating the careers of Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin on Thursday, Jan. 29, ...

The ceremony will take place Jan. 29, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective will honor three living legends, musical mastermind Pharrell ...

Pharrell is set to receive the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, recognizing his achievements in music, innovation, philanthropy, and global influence, while Brandy and Franklin are set to receive Black ...

Days before the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy Honors Black Music Collective gala celebrates Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin.

In Summary Kirk Franklin faced online backlash over a birthday photo where he appeared biting his lip. Critics questioned the image’s alignment with his gospel and Christian identity. Supporters ...

Music legends Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin were celebrated at the Recording Academy’s 2025 Black Music Collective Honors in Los Angeles, as rising stars and industry icons reflected on legacy, ...

Sanctified music in America has had no greater voice over the past two decades than that of Kirk Franklin, the native Texan who revolutionized the gospel choir. Franklin also almost single-handedly ...