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Monthly Archives: May 2025

As the summer heat begins to rise in New Orleans, so does the anticipation for one of the most iconic cultural celebrations in America. ESSENCE Communications has just dropped the second wave of performers for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®. And This year’s theme? Made Like This. […]

ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Unveils Evening Concert Series Lineup: Babyface, ...

May 27, 2025 in Entertainment tagged Babyface / Essence Fest / Essence festival / Jazmine Sullivan / Patti Labelle by William Carter

After the steamy success of their first collaboration, MARIAH. and Grammy-winning soul singer Raheem DeVaughn are back and they’re turning up the emotional intensity. Their latest single, “Hold On Me” (Act 2), arrives this Friday, May 16, giving fans a fresh and intimate look at the love story they began in […]

#NewMusic: MARIAH. and Raheem DeVaughn Turn Up the Heat with ...

May 21, 2025 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / Music by William Carter

AFRO PREAK is back and bigger than ever. As it enters its fourth year, the cultural powerhouse returns to Baltimore with events from May 15–17, aligning with the 150th Preakness Stakes, while bringing a bold celebration of Black culture, community, and economic empowerment. Since launching in 2022 by LaRian Finney and […]

AFRO PREAK 2025: Culture, Community and the 150th Preakness Stakes ...

May 16, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

Beyond the Gates — Renowned actor and recording artist Keith D. Robinson will be making waves in daytime television after officially joining the cast of the #1 rated CBS soap opera, Beyond The Gates. Beginning May 15, Robinson steps into the role of Dr. Ted Richardson, a skilled plastic surgeon whose arrival is sure to […]

Keith D. Robinson joins cast of CBS soap opera ‘Beyond ...

May 15, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

Tickets Sold Out: Nas to Perform Illmatic with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Historic One-Night Event — Hip-hop meets high art this July as rap icon Nas takes the stage with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a one-night-only performance that promises to shake the pillars of the classical world. On July 23 at Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, the legendary emcee will perform his debut album, Illmatic, this […]

Sold Out: Nas to Perform Illmatic with the Baltimore Symphony ...

May 14, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

“Love Me in the Light” is a film set “against the dystopian backdrop of the Covid-19 lockdown” where its two characters, Zaire (a Black trans woman) and Marcus (a bisexual Black man) “endure workplace woes, family nuances, and loneliness – leading them to connect on a dating app.” I sat with […]

From Frances Thompson to Zaire: Iman DuPree Centers Care Over ...

May 13, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

Keke Palmer — Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer returns with her honest and personal new single “My Confession,” which addresses the infamous Las Vegas incident at Usher’s residency and posts from her child’s father that garnered viral attention. Originally crafted by R&B legends Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, and Usher Raymond, the song takes on a […]

#NewMusic: Keke Palmer Channels Usher in Soul-Baring Single ‘My Confession’ ...

May 11, 2025 in #NewMusic / Music by William Carter

In a heartfelt tribute to mothers everywhere, R&B sensation J. Brown has released his rendition of the timeless classic, “A Song for Mama,” just in time for Mother’s Day. Directed by @Timmywiththecamera, the music video beautifully captures the emotional state and gratitude embedded in the song. “I recorded this song as […]

#NewMusic: J. Brown Shares Rendition of Boyz II Men ‘Song ...

May 11, 2025 in #NewMusic / Music by William Carter

Raheem DeVaughn Celebrates 50th Birthday with “The Beat Jack” Mixtape Mystery Pack (Vol. 1) — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, radio personality, and humanitarian Raheem DeVaughn is celebrating a milestone birthday in true trailblazer fashion. As he turns 50, the R&B visionary celebrates his legacy with the forthcoming release of “The Beat Jack” Mixtape Mystery Pack (Vol. 1)—a return to a format he helped pioneer. in […]

Raheem DeVaughn to Celebrates 50th Birthday with ‘The Beat Jack’ ...

May 7, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

Eric Roberson & BJ The Chicago Kid - Where You Gonna Go — Acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Roberson continues to leave an indelible mark on the independent R&B and soul scene with the release of his latest single, “Where You Gonna Go,” with BJ The Chicago Kid. The track is a stirring reflection on resilience and inner strength, written by Roberson alongside Bryan James Sledge […]

#NewMusic: Eric Roberson Delievers Soulful New Single and Music Video ...

May 7, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

“This ain’t a country tour, it’s a Beyoncé tour” was displayed on a shirt at the opening night of the Cowboy Carter tour — and it couldn’t be more accurate. Cowboy Carter on opening night at Sci-Fi stadium was the Beyoncé I grew up watching on TV. The performer, the different […]

‘This Ain’t a Country Tour, It’s a Beyoncé Tour’: A ...

May 1, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter