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Singer-songwriter-producer and American Idol alumni Joshua Ledet makes his return to the music scene with his new single “Flashlights.”  Written by Ledet, Stefan Schonewille, and Justin deVries and produced by Claude Villani and Pacific, “Flashlights” is a song inspired by Ledet’s parents’ relationship. “The inspiration behind ‘Flashlights’ would be the relationship between my mother and father,” reads a […]

#NewMusic: Joshua Ledet Returns with ‘Flashlights’

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The Urban One Honors is an annual award/celebration show filled with Black excellence, music, and achievement. This year’s theme is honoring ‘Women Leading the Change’ and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, and community outreach, who are leading impactful change within the Black community. Grammy-Award-winning […]

The 2021 Urban One Honors will Premiere in May, Jazmine ...

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R&B icon Brian McKnight has two surprises for fans this weekend. McKnight has released Brian McKnight Remixed, his first-ever Dance/Club Remix EP. This follows his 20th album, Exodus, which was released in 2020 and is said to be his final album of original work. The entertainer is also set to appear […]

#NewMusic: Brian McKnight Releases First Dance/Club Remix EP, Set to ...

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Following the successful partnership of Lifetime with Bishop T.D. Jakes reunite to bring two new films in the Seven Deadly Sins anthology, Lust and Envy, following the success of their films Faith Under Fire and I Am Somebody’s Child. Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story and Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story are based on two […]

Watch the Trailer for Lifetime’s ‘Envy,’ Starring Serayah, Rose Rollins, ...

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Following the successful partnership of Lifetime with Bishop T.D. Jakes reunite to bring two new films in the Seven Deadly Sins anthology, Lust and Envy, following the success of their films Faith Under Fire and I Am Somebody’s Child. Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story and Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story are based on two […]

Watch the Trailer for Lifetime’s ‘Lust,’ Starring Keri Hilson, Tank, ...

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At the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, rising chef, actress, and TikTok star Tabitha Brown became the inaugural winner for Outstanding Social Media Personality. Brown rose to success by being authentically herself with herself, her family, and her vegan cooking. We asked Brown what has been the most life-changing aspect […]

Tabitha Brown Says Going to the Grocery Store is the ...

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Rapper-actor Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards for his role in Power Book II: Ghost. Shifting from music to acting is no easy task, but Smith has been able to do it while still pushing his pen over the […]

Method Man Shares Differences with Preparing for the Music Studio ...

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The 52nd NAACP Image Awards concluded Saturday night, celebrating Black Excellence for an entire week. After a week of virtual ceremonies, the live event took place and did not disappoint. Winners throughout the week include Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Stephen Curry, and more. Check out […]

Chadwick Boseman, Issa Rae, Eddie Murphy & More Win at ...

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The NAACP announced that NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. Additionally, Anthony Anderson, who holds the record for the most wins in the NAACP Image Award category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series with six wins, will […]

LeBron James Receives NAACP President’s Award, Anthony Anderson Returns As ...

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Following DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic: Soul Train Edition, BET announced that DJ Cassidy’s groundbreaking, virtual series DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic returns to television for six new specials this year. The first installment of the specials, DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic: The BET After Party, premieres Saturday, March 27, following the 52nd NAACP Image Awards.  “BET is […]

BET & DJ Cassidy Present: ‘DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic’ ...

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Ahead of the yearly NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP has announced NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) will both receive the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal, while Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony will receive the Activist of the Year award. The NAACP […]

THE WNBPA and Stephen Curry to Receive Jackie Robinson Sports ...

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The annual URBAN ONE HONORS heralds the exemplary accomplishments of African-American women in this year’s tribute show premiering on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 9 p.m. ET/8C, simulcasting for the first time on the sister network CLEO TV.  Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist, author, and syndicated radio personality Erica Campbell and award-winning journalist, author, and news anchor Roland Martin will host the event. […]

Erica Campbell & Roland Martin to Host URBAN ONE HONORS

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BET+ announced the season two premiere of the hilarious and provocative fan-favorite, original comedy Bigger, executive produced by Will Packer and Will Packer Media, is set to return Thursday, April 22, 2021. The 30-minute, ten-episode series will be available exclusively on BET+, with all episodes available to stream at launch. “Will Packer, Felischa Marye, and the ‘Bigger’ team are […]

BET+ Show ‘Bigger’ Returns with Season Two; Jasmine Guy, ...

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