André Leon Talley’s Estate To Auction Off Prized Possessions, Set to Benefit Two Churches

Fashion legend André Leon Talley’s estate will hold a virtual and in-person auction with some of his prized possessions, a little over one year after his death. The pre-bidding will begin on Jan. 27 through Christie’s, with the live auction closing out the 2023 New York Fashion Week on Feb. 15. Talley passed away on Jan. 18, […]


Sade, Snoop Dogg, Teddy Riley and More to Be Inducted into the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame

The 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame class has been announced. Snoop Dogg, Sade, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Riley, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard and Liz Rose. The induction will take place on June 15  in New York City. The voting process began in 2022 with eligible members who choose three nominees from the songwriter […]


‘Wakanda Forever,’ Netflix and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Lead Among 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominees

A night full of Black Excellence is to return again and live! Netflix and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lead nominations across the motion picture categories with 15 and 12 nominations respectively. ABC and Abbott Elementary received the most nominations in the television + streaming categories with 28 and nine nominations respectively. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar […]


Philip Johnson Places Two Films on Streaming Services: ‘Extremely Fulfilled’

Philip Johnson of Philaye Films continues to evolve his creativity. In just about a year, two films he helped co-create/produce are now on two separate streaming services. The films  “The Unhinged” and “Maybe Next Christmas” were released in 2021 to much success. “The Unhinged,” created by Robert Graves and Johnson, follows a […]


Aya Ito Blends Vulnerability and Culture on Debut Solo EP ‘Just Might’: ‘It’s Worth It If You Have a Passion For It’

Although she is “a little nervous and anxious,” Aya Ito is still “excited” about the release of her debut solo EP, “Just Might,” which also highlights her Japanese upbringing. Download “Just Might” here. Ito has released previous singles “Something New,” “Spellbound” and her cover of “If You Let Me,” but her […]


‘Abbott Elementary’ Earns 5 Golden Globe Nominations, Most Among Television Nominees for 2023

“Abbott Elementary” continues its successful reign. The series was nominated for the best tv musical or comedy series, along with Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James and Tyler James Williams for their acting roles on the series.  In September, creator Brunson and fellow actress Ralph earned Emmys for “Abbott Elementary,” […]


Janet Jackson Announces “Together Again” Tour with Ludacris

Janet Jackson announces 33-date “Together Again” tour across the U.S. with Ludacris. Jackson announced the tour across social media on Monday, along with pre-sale information on purchasing tickets. This is Jackson’s first tour since canceling her 2020 Black Diamond tour, due to COVID-19. The “Together Again” tour will celebrate her 50th anniversary in entertainment […]