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Monthly Archives: August 2025

K. Michelle has been carving her path in Country music for years, even while dominating the R&B world. Now, the timing feels right as she fully steps into the genre with her first official single, “Jack Daniel’s.” Kimberly “K. Michelle” Pate, aka Puddin, first teased the song in 2024, sparking excitement […]

#NewMusic: K. Michelle Pours Up ‘Jack Daniel’s’ as First Taste ...

August 29, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

Bake'N Bacon — Chefs Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander of Bake’N Bacon made their return to the Essence Festival of Culture for the second year in a row, representing their Philadelphia-based brand during the Food & Wine segment. Coleman and Alexander launched Bake’N Bacon in 2019 with their first food truck, which has grown into three food trucks, along with a brick-and-mortar restaurant […]

From Food Truck to Essence Fest: Philly’s Bake’N Bacon Talks ...

August 18, 2025 in Entertainment / Interview by William Carter

Bessie Coleman’s Story Takes Flight Through Documentary and Book “Queen of the Skies” The family of Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot license, is working to keep her legacy alive through a new book, documentary, and youth aviation program. Gigi Coleman, Bessie […]

Bessie Coleman’s Story Takes Flight Through Documentary and Book “Queen ...

August 14, 2025 in Entertainment / Interview by William Carter

mariah dawne — The SRG-ILS Group has welcomed rising star Mariah Dawne, aka MARIAH., to its roster. The news follows her latest two engaging singles, “Hold On Me” (Act I & II), which features Grammy winner Raheem DeVaughn. “Pink Lemonade” is set to serve as the artist’s first release under the SRG-ILS Group. The […]

Rising Star Mariah Dawne Joins SRG-ILS Group, Announces New Single ...

August 14, 2025 in Entertainment by William Carter

At the 2025 Essence Festival, R&B artist and activist Raheem DeVaughn took a moment to reflect on his legacy and the important work he’s doing to raise awareness about HIV in the Black community with his Gilead partnership. “It’s great to still have my name in the conversation of music, radio, […]

Raheem DeVaughn Talks Legacy, HIV Advocacy, and Partnering with Gilead ...

August 13, 2025 in Entertainment / Interview tagged Essence Fest / Essence festival / Raheem Devaughn by William Carter