The 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture, presented By Coca-Cola, marked its 30th anniversary with an opening day dedicated to honoring its long-time host city, New Orleans. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and ESSENCE Ventures President & CEO Caroline Wanga, joined by the executive leadership team, began the festivities with heartfelt remarks at the Press Welcome Event and Immersion, emphasizing […]
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SheaMoisture, in collaboration with Smirnoff and Insights Marketing, is set to honor female leaders during Essence Festival weekend in New Orleans at the Women En Blanc event. 2024 marks the 5th anniversary of this historical brunch, renowned for Black women celebrating Black excellence among their peers. The Women En Blanc event […]
SheaMoisture’s 5th Annual ‘Women En Blanc Honors’ Celebrates Flau’Jae, Tabitha ...
A true DMV icon: Mýa’s performance at AFRAM in Baltimore was nothing short of spectacular. Mýa captivated the audience from the very first note upon walking on the stage, commanding all eyes and cheers. She effortlessly transitioned between her classic hits like “Case of the Ex,” “Best of Me,” “My Love […]
DMV Icon: Mýa Captivates at Baltimore AFRAM Festival
“TIME II: Unfinished Business” is a gripping sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary “TIME.” Directed by Fox Rich, this film delves into the aftermath of her husband Rob Rich’s release from a 21-year imprisonment and their ongoing fight for justice for their unjustly imprisoned nephew, Ontario, and many others caught in the […]
‘TIME II: Unfinished Business’ to Premiere at Essence Festival, Continues ...
Ahead of break dancing’s Olympic debut, Andscape, the Black content studio under Disney and ESPN combined to showcase an important battle between two successful crews, and its impact in a new documentary. “Breakin’ on the One,” directed by JamsBash (Jamaal Parham and Bashan Aquart) on HULU, tells the story of a […]
Directors JamsBash Discuss Break Dancing and Important 1981 Battle in ...
MC Lyte praises the dedication and commitment of men who have overcome challenges to embrace love and responsibility on “King King,’ her new song with Queen Latifah. Produced by Nottz and Grammy Award-winning Warryn Campbell, “King King” serves as a powerful collaboration between iconic women on the mic. In the chorus, […]
#NewMusic: MC Lyte Taps Queen Latifah for ‘King King’ Single ...
J. Brown’s latest single, “If You Could See You,” has made a significant impact on the R&B charts, becoming his second Billboard Top 5 R&B hit. Following his recent #1 single, “My Whole Heart,” this powerful ballad held the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks in 2023. Written by Julian “Blake […]
J. Brown Secures 2nd Consecutive Billboard Top 5 R&B Song ...
After a long wait, Megan Thee Stallion has released a third studio album, “Megan,” with features from Victoria Monét, UGK and more. The 18-track album features previously released singles “BOA,” “Cobra” and the number one single, “Hiss.” Megan Thee Stallion is finishing her first headlining tour with multiple sold-out dates with […]
#NewMusic: Megan Thee Stallion Releases Third Studio Album, ‘Megan’
Andscape, the Black content studio under Disney and ESPN, has revealed the release date for the upcoming documentary titled “Breakin’ on the One.” It will take watchers on the journey from one iconic break-dancing battle to now becoming an Olympic sport. On Aug. 15, 1981, a massive crowd hit up Lincoln […]
Watch the Trailer: Disney-ESPN’s Andscape’s Break Dancing Documentary, ‘Breakin’ on ...
The American Black Film Festival announced the winners of the 2024 festival at the “Best of ABFF Awards,” celebrated Denzel Washington and discussed fatherhood and impact. The cast and showrunner of NBC’s Found, including Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, and Sonay Hoffman, presented a sneak peek of the show’s second season to a […]
American Black Film Festival Day 4: Winners Announced, Denzel Washington ...
Day 3 of the 2024 American Black Film Festival featured stars across the realm of film, tv and comedy. The Legendary White party had festival-goers celebrating into the early morning hours. The evening featured a special appearance from budding Memphis rapper NLE Choppa. The rapper joined Cory Hardrict and Meagan Good […]
Issa Rae, Kenya Barris, Aldis Hodge, Cast Of “All American, ...
With the releases of previous singles “So In Love” and “I Am,” Lalah Hathaway has released her eighth studio album entitled “VANTABLACK.” The 16-track album has features from Common, MC Lyte, Rapsody, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright and WILLOW. Hathaway said that “VANTABLACK” was always the title of her album,. “I […]
#NewMusic: Lalah Hathaway Releases Eighth Studio Album ‘VANTABLACK’
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 […]
Kerry Washington, Nia Long, Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, “YDB” & ...
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 […]