J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Drive' has officially spent 600 weeks on the Billboard 200 🏆
It officially becomes the third rap studio album in history to reach this milestone.
#1 - 'good kid, m. A. A. d city' (710 weeks)
#2 - 'Take Care' (692 weeks)
#3 - '2014 Forest Hills Drive' (600 weeks)
(via @chartdata)
A little girl in Boston went home one day and asked her Nigerian mother if she could change her name to Zoe.
Nobody at school could say Uzoamaka.
Her mother was cooking. She didn't even turn around.
"If they can learn to say Tchaikovsky, Michelangelo, and Dostoyevsky, they can learn to say Uzoamaka."
That girl kept her name.
Then she went to Hollywood and won three Emmy Awards.
And now the whole world knows exactly how to say Uzoamaka Aduba.
Your name is not a burden. It's a prophecy.
LL Cool J stood by his wife during her battle with a rare bone cancer, even offering to donate his own fibula bone to help save her.
More than 30 years later, their marriage is still going strong 🙌🏽❤️
Jeff Bezos was born to a teenage single mother who worked during the day and had to take him with her to night classes, and later she gave him her $247K life savings to help start Amazon, now worth about $2.65 trillion. 🙌🏽💰
Michael Jackson becomes the first and only act in history to earn a new Hot 100 hit in each of the last six consecutive decades.
1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
BREAKING NEWS: With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing.
Internationally celebrated as the legendary voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” Peabo also captivated audiences through timeless R&B classics, including “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again" and "Reaching for the Sky” among many others.
He transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.
For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments. His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration, creating a legacy that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him and the countless lives he touched through song.
In this deeply difficult moment, the family asks for privacy as they mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father, family member, friend and artist whose impact extended far beyond the stage.
“We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” the family shared. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the compassion shown during this time and asks for continued privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss. They remain deeply appreciative of the prayers, love and support from around the world.
Celebration of life and memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Happy Birthday to Morgan Freeman, who turns 89 today 🎂💯
He started his career in the 60s, appearing in over 100 films and becoming one of cinema’s greats.
As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.
BEST EVER ROBOTIC/BREAK DANCE BY MICHAEL JACKSON
There never were, and there will never be another music artist who can hold a candle to Michael Jackson on stage.
James Brown was the first Black American to own a private jet.
The Learjet 23 was introduced in 1964 and he purchased one in 1966 for $713,000 to accommodate his rigorous touring schedule.
Bob Marley’s youngest son, Damian Marley, speaks about Michael Jackson.
“Even though my dad is Bob Marley, Michael Jackson was still my mentor. My siblings and I have loved him since we were kids. It’s so sad we didn’t get to see and experience more of him.”
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn it for centuries. https://t.co/cQz8oU5Wkh
Rihanna just etched her name in history as the first Black woman to build two separate billion-dollar companies — Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
From shaking up the beauty game with 40+ shades of foundation in 2017 to redefining lingerie with size-inclusive fire in 2018, she’s turned bold vision and real representation into a combined empire now valued at over $3 billion.
No gatekeeping, no limits — just pure Bad Gal empire-building that’s changing industries for good. A true boss leveling up legacies. 👏🏽👏🏽