The American Black Film Festival took Miami Beach by storm, presenting a full day of world-class screenings, panels and events with Kerry Washington, Nia Long and more. The day of the American Black Film Festival kicked off with the world premiere screening of “Unprisoned” season 2, followed by a Q&A with […]
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Creative director, Issa Rae, and Nice Crowd President & COO, Nicole Friday, kick off the momentous opening night of the 28th American Black Film Festival on Wednesday. Taking center stage is the 27th HBO® Short Film Award Showcase. The HBO® Short Film Award is regarded as one of the country’s most […]
Opening Night of ABFF with Issa Rae, Jeff & Nicole ...
The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris to Join Issa Rae for “Creator Conversations.” The 2024 Creator Conversations program is a groundbreaking event that will provide audiences with a rare and intimate look into the minds of three influential and celebrated artists in the […]
Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural ...
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® is set to be a celebration marking 30 years of the iconic event that has captivated audiences of all ages and honored the legacy of Black culture. (Below images are from ESSENCE Festival 2023 captured by InquisitiveCarter.com) The four-day festival continues its […]
Usher, Janet Jackson, Birdman, Victoria Monét and More Set to ...
The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced that Cadillac, in its 14th year as a proud sponsor, will offer festival attendees immersive cinematic music experiences at the Cadillac Lounge. These events will highlight the significance of music in films, in conjunction with Cadillac’s exciting electric vehicle lineup. The Cadillac […]
Lucky Daye and Kirby to Perform at 2024 American Black ...


“The R&B Money Tour” with Tank, Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas is filled with singers singing, crowd participation and classic hits from the artists when the tour stopped at the MGM National Harbor. The concert blended R&B, Soul, and pure musical artistry, leaving the audience with a memorable night. The setlists […]
‘The R&B Money Tour’ Served as An Ode to the ...


The SRG-ILS Group, a forward-thinking music company, has announced an exciting partnership with the multi-talented Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint. Palmer’s Big Bosses Entertainment, founded in 2017 alongside her mother Sharon Palmer and longtime manager Big Billy Clark, has been a driving force behind her musical endeavors. Since […]
Keke Palmer and Her Big Bosses Entertainment Label Partners with ...


The headlining artists for the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM Festival have been announced. Busta Rhymes, Karen Clark Sheard, Mya, Morris Day, Big Daddy Kane, October London and Alex Isley are set to grace the stage between the two-day festival. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared the news on his social media to celebrate […]
Baltimore: Busta Rhymes, Karen Clark Sheard, Mya and More to ...


Multi-award-winning Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate, Areva Martin, in collaboration with the Special Needs Network, has revealed the distinguished honorees for the 16th Annual A Pink Pump Affair charity event. The event celebrates exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities. Renowned CBS anchor Pat […]
Tamera Mowry-Housley to Receive Trailblazer Award at ‘A Pink Pump ...


The 28th annual American Black Film Festival is honoring the legend that is Denzel Washington with its first-ever “Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy” program. The Retrospective will highlight Washington’s extraordinary acting career and cultural impact through themed activations, screenings of his iconic films like Devil in A Blue Dress as a part […]
Denzel Washington’s Iconic Career to be Celebrated at American Black ...


The annual Black Music Honors celebration will take place for its 9th year, with the 2024 honorees being Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins and Hezekiah Walker. LeToya Luckett and DeRay Davis will continue their roles as hosts for the Black Music Honors. “For the past 9 years, Black Music Honors has surrounded […]
Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins and Hezekiah Walker to be Honored ...



The 28th annual American Black Film Festival has announced a diverse lineup of narrative and documentary features for 2024, spotlighting emerging BIPOC creatives telling captivating stories across genres. ABFF will occur in Miami Beach from June 12-16, followed by an online segment between June 17-24 on ABFF PLAY. Winners will be […]
Annual American Black Film Festival Unveils Powerful 2024 Film Lineup


It’s been almost twelve years since its release and the lead single from Rihanna’s “Unapologetic” album continues to shine bright. “Diamonds” became Rihanna’s third single to reach diamond status by RIAA, as of April 22. The No. 1 single has a combined accumulated of 10 million units with sales and streams. […]
Rihanna’s Reign Continues as ‘Diamonds’ Becomes Her Third Diamond Single


Thee Hot Girl Coach is known for driving the boat with brown liquor. Now, Megan Thee Stallion is switching lanes with the announcement she’s working on a tequila brand. During a panel for Social Media Week 2024 at AdWeek, Megan Thee Stallion shared she was working on a tequila brand. In […]
Megan Thee Stallion to Launch Tequila Brand


Legendary Country songwriter Alice Randall has released her first album after decades of writing hits for other artists. Randall’s album, “My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall,” encompasses recordings of previously released songs she wrote, but this time, sung by Black women. The 11-track album includes features artists Leyla McCalia, […]