Entertainment

Raheem DeVaughn on Becoming the Voice of WHUR’s The Quiet Storm: ‘I’m Blessed to Be Aligned With the Brand’

For generations across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, The Quiet Storm has been more than a late-night radio…

1 month ago

#EssenceFest: Artist Ricky Dillard How Gospel Shaped His House Music Journey

Award-winning artist Ricky Dillard's career has long connected gospel and Chicago house music, a crossover he says happened naturally rather…

1 month ago

Shamea Morton Says Time Has Been Her Greatest Defense Amid RHOA Criticism: ‘In Time All Things Are Revealed’

Shamea Morton is embracing her second season as a full-time peach holder on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but she…

1 month ago

Eve Brings Energy and Nostalgia to NPR Tiny Desk During Black Music Month

In the latest episode of NPR’s Black Music Month celebration, Grammy Award-winning rapper, actress, and entrepreneur Eve graced the Tiny…

2 months ago

R&B Veteran Joe Highlights Black Music Month with the Classics on NPR Tiny Desk

R&B fans were treated to a nostalgic showcase of smooth vocals and timeless hits as Joe took center stage for…

3 months ago

‘Soul on the Water’ Announces Raheem DeVaughn, Chanté Moore & More for Inaugural Season at Pier Six Pavilion

Pier Six Pavilion is set to host a new waterfront concert series called Soul on the Water, described as "celebrating…

3 months ago

#NewMusic: Johnny Gill Returns with Smooth ‘A Dance, A Kiss’

With his signature tone that has cultivated fans for decades, Johnny Gill is back with his latest single, “A Dance,…

3 months ago

How ‘Zaire’ Turns Isolation, Intimacy and Identity Into a Quietly Urgent Story of Change

As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions begin to lift, Zaire, written and directed by Iman DuPree, unfolds with a quiet urgency as…

3 months ago

From Broadway to Def Jam: Jai’Len Josey Drops Debut Album ‘Serial Romantic’

Singer-songwriter, musician, and Broadway star Jai’Len Josey has officially stepped into a new chapter with the release of her debut…

4 months ago

ESSENCE Festival Reveals Cultural Curators Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Nina Compton with Chief Curator Teyana Taylor

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola is expanding its creative team for 2026 by bringing in Cultural Curators…

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