Normani says that she wants to collaborate with Janet Jackson in a new interview. "I saw the Velvet Rope Tour at a young age and I probably wasn’t supposed to," the former Fifth Harmony singer joked.

Some of today’s biggest stars had quite the humble beginnings. From Tyler Perry to Beyoncé to Michael Jordan, several notable Black celebrities grew up in neighborhoods similar to the fans that love them today. Join us as The Root takes a look at these famous childhood homes.

Between the hits, the star managed to also squeeze in some surprises. We got to hear “Velvet Rope” for the first time since 1999. And we got a stripped down version of “I Get So Lonely.”

The biggest pop culture moments of the 21st century so far have made the first quarter an unforgettable 25 years.

Radio news: 87.7 is now R&B the Vibe; Laura Dickerson is now mid-day host and assistant director at Q99.7; David Abel takes over as CMG Atlanta market manager.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

Give Beyoncé a record and she’ll break it. She leads the 2025 Grammy Award nominations with 11, which brings her career total to 99.

Public transportation is recommended for those looking to avoid parking hassles. The METRORail Red Line conveniently stops near NRG Park at the Stadium Park/Astrodome Station. Additionally, several local bus routes serve the area, including routes 60 and 84.

NRG Park hosts a variety of events, including live music concerts and sporting events. Some of the most popular artists and teams that have performed or played at NRG Park include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and is the home stadium for the Texans and also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Across several professional landscapes, Black women continue to be the mold. They pioneer new sounds, boldly creating from a place of authenticity rather than conforming to uniformity. This makes them incredibly influential,

The Syncopated Ladies will be at the Lied Center on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm. Syncopated Ladies is the high-octane, high-impact female tap dance band created by Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold,

NRG Park hosts a variety of events, including live music concerts and sporting events. Some of the most popular artists and teams that have performed or played at NRG Park include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson and is the home stadium for the Texans and also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.