The culture was popping this week—and we’re covering it all: MAJOR announcements, and everything you need to stay in the loop across music, TV, and the DMV.From our exclusive sit-down lunch and day with Walter Johnson, aka Mr. Tendernism, the highly anticipated Usher x Chris Brown R&B tour to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Edition snub, BET & Majic 102.3 revamps, and more—Here’s what we’re covering this week: ☕ Cup O’ Jo — Celeb News & Trending TopicsYour go-to segment for the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments, and conversations shaping the culture.• Chris Brown & Usher announce the “Raymond & Brown” R&B Tour, kicking off June 26 with stops across the U.S., including the DMV • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reveals 2026 inductees, including Luther Vandross, Sade, Queen Latifah, and more—while fans call foul over New Edition being snubbed despite strong support • BET enters a new era under President Louis Carr, teasing the return of fan-favorite programming and expansion into new content lanes • Dave Chappelle hints at a possible return of Chappelle’s Show—over 20 years after its original run • Britney Spears voluntarily enters treatment, focusing on her mental health following recent legal issues 📺 What We Watching!? — TV, Reality TV, Streaming, Film & MoreWhere we break down what’s trending across television, streaming, film, documentaries, and casting updates.• Euphoria returns after a 4-year hiatus with its third and final season • Hulu greenlights an MC Hammer biopic series, with production set for 2027 • The Real Housewives of Potomac resumes filming with returning ladies and potential new additions • The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 15 begins taking shape with all only 3 OG/Vets returning and rumored new cast members • Nia Long teases Michael Jackson biopic sequel ahead of the highly anticipated premiere, while Marlon Jackson praises Nia’s performance as Katherine Jackson.📍 Down In The DMV — Events, Culture & CommunityOur segment spotlighting what’s happening in the DMV, including events, festivals, major announcements, and exclusive recaps from the scene.• Mr. Tendernism makes his DMV stop at Ruby’s Southern Kitchen, with a private influencer lunch, community fair, and special recognition from local officials • Majic 102.3 announces major programming updates, including new shows from Lonnie Bee and Russ Parr • Washington, DC prepares for Emancipation Day celebrations featuring performances from T.I., Mya, Backyard Band, and more 🎥 Episode premieres Friday at 7PM on YouTube — join the LIVE premiere chat! Make sure to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram:@ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🎥 The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5The culture was MOVING a lot this week—and we’re LIVE tonight after we missed a week because we were OUTSIDE and in the mix! Now we're bringing you all exclusives!We’re taking you inside our NYC trip for Brandy’s Phases book tour—her biggest revelations, emotional moments, and everything people are STILL talking about 👀PLUS—we got personally invited to Raheem DeVaughn’s private album listening party 🎶 and let’s just say… major vibes, exclusive access, and yeah—he might be pulling up to the pod real soon 👀 From major milestones and headline-making controversies to reality TV shakeups and exclusive DMV access, we’re breaking down the biggest stories across music, television, and pop culture.☕ Cup O’ Jo — Celeb News & Trending TopicsYour go-to segment for the biggest celebrity headlines, viral moments, and conversations shaping the culture.• Tank vs. Tyrese Verzuz sparks major debate, with fans divided on who came out on top • Brandy receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with appearances from Monica, Babyface, Issa Rae, and more • Highlights from Brandy’s Phases book tour, including candid revelations about past relationships, career challenges, and her renewed confidence • Chilli responds to backlash tied to recent social media activity and addresses ongoing public reaction as TLC moves forward with their tour • Kanye West returns with his album Bully, a sold-out SoFi Stadium performance, and continued public scrutiny • Jimmy Jam discusses early tension between Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson and how it was resolved 📺 What We Watching!? — TV, Reality TV, Streaming, Film & MoreWhere we break down what’s trending across television, streaming, film, documentaries, and casting updates.• The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 premiere recap, plus K. Michelle responds to recent commentary • The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 11 filming updates, including returning cast and production sightings • Summer House latest drama and key moments • American Idol 90s Night featuring themed performances and appearances from classic sitcom stars • Dirty Rotten Scandals docuseries revisits longstanding allegations tied to The Price Is Right, bringing renewed attention to past claims 📍 Down In The DMV — Events, Culture & CommunityOur segment spotlighting what’s happening in the DMV, including events, festivals, major announcements, and exclusive recaps from the scene.• Exclusive recap of Raheem DeVaughn’s private listening session for Quiet Storm Lover, inspired by Marvin Gaye’s I Want You • Album insights, tour updates, and his role as host of WHUR’s The Quiet Storm • Wammie Awards recap, including Raheem’s Music Trailblazer honor and standout DMV wins • Hidden SHE-RO event highlighting women making an impact in the community • Upcoming DMV events, including Cardi B’s tour stop and Mr. Tendernism’s meet-and-greet 🗣️ I Said What I Said — Say It With Your ChestOur unfiltered segment where we speak on the topic that needs to be addressed—no holding back.• Reaction to a viral incident out of Wilmington, NC, and the broader conversation it sparked online

This week on The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast we’re back with another jam-packed episode full of tea, debates, and trending moments! 👀🔥🍵 Cup O’ Jo:• Brandy, Ray J, Shyne & Mase drama gets MESSY—Not too much on our girl! • Michael B. Jordan makes Oscar history 🏆• Verzuz: Tank vs. Tyrese—we give our early predictions🎤• TLC, En Vogue & Salt-N-Pepa announce their ICONIC tour 🎶• Jay-Z breaks the internet with 3 sold-out Yankee Stadium shows 👑• Remembering the legendary Kiki Shepard 💔• Tommie Lee & Julez break the internet +Luenelle claps back over Al B Sure dating question & more!📺 WHAT WE WATCHING!?• K. Michelle, Phaedra Parks, & Angela Oakley visit Sherri to dish on RHOA S17 and K throws a shade tree at Drew Sidora 👀• You Got Served 2 is officially in the works—Marques Houston is eyeing Chris Brown & Teyana Taylor for the cast• Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black returns and storms to No. 1💥 NEW SEGMENT: “I SAID WHAT I SAID”We get into Jack Harlow’s new album 'Monica,' and the controversy after he said he’s leaning more into his “blackness.”👀 Is it appreciation or appropriation?🎶 We also break down blue-eyed soul, gatekeeping, and the difference between artists who dabble vs. those who are truly for the culture👑 Tap in NOW!👍🏾 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔁 Share • 🔔 Subscribe

This week on The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast, we’re joined by DMV’s own Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and independent powerhouse Kevin Ross! 👑🎶From No. 1 hits to writing for the biggest names in music, Kevin pulls up for a must-watch conversation on R&B, his independent label journey, fatherhood, and of course, his fave hometown memories, the DMV’s cultural impact, and more! Kevin dished with us about:🔥 His smash “Love in the Middle” — No. 1 for 4 weeks and his first independent No. 1🎶 His project Love Uptempo and why he drops music in chapters✍🏾 Writing hits for Trey Songz, Toni Braxton, Nicki Minaj, Jamie Foxx, SWV, Johnny Gill, and more🎤 The current R&B Renaissance and artists leading the charge🎧 Working with Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn & Anthony Hamilton🏡 His standout performance on Noochie’s Front Porch👶🏾 How fatherhood reshaped his perspective on life, music, and legacy📀 The truth about thriving as an independent artist🎶 Dream collabs — including shooting his shot at Mary J. Blige✨ DMV LOVE & LEGACY🏙️ From favorite food spots to hometown hangouts, Kevin takes us back to his DC roots with classic memories growing up in the city🎶 We also talk why the DMV continues to produce legends — from Marvin Gaye to Wale — and Kevin shows love to the Go-Go community, breaking down why Go-Go performers are some of the most underrated yet electrifying artists in any genre🎲 Plus: our “Love in the DMV Quick Fire” + Kevin’s Top 5s (singers, albums, movies & TV)________________________________________☕ CUP O’ JO — Trending Topics:🔥 LaRussell vs. Billboard after selling 30K albums independently — Kevin weighs in👀 Sonja Norwood vs. Kim K & Kris Jenner amid Ray J drama🎬 Jackson family tension over the Michael biopic📵 Jill Scott bans phones on tour📼 Viral 90s/2000s challenge (and we join in!)🎤 New Edition Way Tour shuts down DC________________________________________👑 STREAM S2 EPISODE 3 NOW!👍 Like💬 Comment🔁 Share🔔 Subscribe

Season 2, Episode 2 of The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast, we welcome Rich Mindset coach and Rise Rich author LaChelle Johnson for a powerful conversation about transforming your relationship with money.LaChelle shares how she eliminated $40K in debt in under a year and a half and breaks down real strategies to help you build wealth, improve your credit, and develop smarter financial habits.In this episode we cover:• How LaChelle paid off $40K in debt in under 18 months• Building generational wealth and creating a financial legacy• Understanding credit and credit scores• Smart saving strategies and building consistent financial habits• Realistic ways to get out of debt• Practical financial habits you can start implementing today• How to start investing — even with small amounts• Budgeting tips that actually work in everyday life• Common credit mistakes people make and how to avoid them• Financial planning for families and preparing for the future• Building long-term financial security and stabilityWe also play a fun financial decision game “Secure the Bag or Blow the Bag”, where we test real-life money moves to see which ones build wealth… and which ones will have you broke. 💸Plus, we kick things off with Cup O’ Jo, debut an all-new segment, and unveil our revamped RealiTea!🎥 Episode premieres Friday at 7PM on YouTube — join the LIVE premiere chat!Make sure to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 SubscribeFollow us on Instagram:@ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcastAsk

We're BACK! After a short break, JoJo Crews and Nichelle kick off Season 2 with a packed episode full of pop culture headlines, major announcements, and a very special guests interview.In this episode, we recap our recent Good Day DC appearances, announce JoJo’s Prism Awards nomination, and introduce some brand-new segments coming this season.☕ Cup O’ Jo: Since we’ve been on a short break, we’re catching up on some of the biggest pop culture stories from the past few weeks.Then in The Ponderosa, we’re joined by John L. Ruffin and Liberty Clay, the writer/director and lead star of “Living All Alone: The Phyllis Hyman Musical.” They discuss the legacy of the legendary Phyllis Hyman and the powerful stage production bringing her story to life.🎟️ Bonus: We’re also giving away tickets to the show!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and tell us: What y’all watching?#PrinceOfPopCulturePodcast #PopCulture #PhyllisHyman #EntertainmentNews #BlackCulture #Podcast

🎆✨ NYE SEASON 1 FINALE — A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT ✨🎆We made it to the finish line! 🥂🎉For our New Year’s Eve Season 1 Finale, The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast takes a moment to pause, reflect, laugh, and celebrate an incredible first season — and we couldn’t think of a better way to close it out than by bringing our producer, Ryan Greene, from behind the scenes to center stage 🎙️👏🏾🎙️ MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE BOARDS: RYAN GREENEFor the first time this season, Producer Ryan joins us on the mic to:✨ Look back on Season 1 highlights & favorite moments✨ Reflect on how the show evolved from concept to community✨ Share behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and wins✨ Talk about what surprised him most this year and what he’s proud ofWe also get personal — learning more about Ryan’s journey into media, his creative background, and how his path led him to producing The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast.🎶 A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT:One of the most fun revelations of the episode?JoJo and Ryan bond over the fact that they BOTH once dreamed of becoming R&B artists 🎤❤️ — sharing laughs, throwback stories, and how music ultimately guided them into storytelling, media, and creating culture in a different way. Also, things get emotional and tears flow when Nichelle reflects on her journey on the podcast and love for Jojo.🍵 CUP O’ JO — THE FINAL SIP OF THE YEARBecause we wouldn’t be us without it, we close out 2025 with one last round of Cup O’ Jo ☕🔥, breaking down the stories everyone’s been talking about:⚖️ Tyler Perry’s latest lawsuit — what’s being alleged and why it’s making waves💔 Mendeecees & Yandy’s separation — Tamar Braxton says she wants vindication and reminds folks she’s been sounding the alarm🎬 Christian & Justin Combs announce a Zeus docuseries — reactions, questions, and what it means in the current climate👀 Plus other trending headlines that had us shaking our heads, laughing, and side-eyeing our phones🎧 Stream Episode 26, our Season 1 FINALE TONIGHT!🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Binge the entire season and we’ll see you in March! 📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast

🚨 EPISODE 24! 🚨The Prince of Pop Culture Podcast drops an EXCLUSIVE with Day 26 straight out of DC!We were invited to attend and co-host the Q&A for their SOLD-OUT DC listening lounge + meet-and-greet, and you already know we had to bring it ALL back to the pod. 🎙️🔥⏰ Tonight at 7PM, we’re dropping the full interview + event recap during our Ponderosa segment, where the fellas opened up about:✨ New music—and the songs they wish got MORE love✨ Their upcoming documentary (which we’re part of it 👀)✨ How they’ve grown as men and as a brotherhood over 18 years✨ Their thoughts on the Danity Kane reunion tour✨ A powerful, heartfelt moment giving Que his flowers for his strength, truth, and breakthrough 💙PLUS—our signature shenanigans you love:➡️ 🍵 Cup O’Jo➡️ 📺 RealiTea Recap➡️ And MORE chaos per usual 😏🚨 Special announcement 🚨: JoJo returns to Good Day DC AND co-hosts LION Lunch Hour on New Year’s Eve with Chef Tony in the kitchen 👨🏾‍🍳🔥🎄 COMING UP NEXT:✨ Episode 25 — our festive holiday episode featuring the LEGENDARY CeCe Peniston🎉 PLUS our Season Finale with another special guest… 👀🎧 Stream Episode 24 NOW🔥 ⏳ Comment, like, subscribe & share! Only 3 episodes left this season… buckle up! 📲 Follow/Subscribe on IG/FB/YT: @ThePrinceofPopCulturePodcast