Samuel L. Jackson to Receive Chairman’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards

With the upcoming NAACP Image Awards taking place on Feb. 26, the organization has announced three prominent honor awards. Samuel L. Jackson will receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award, Scot X. Esdaile will be honored with the Activist of the Year Award and Channing Hill will receive the Youth Activist of the […]


‘My Killer Body with K. Michelle’ is Set to Help People Get Healthy After Dangerous Plastic Surgery Procedures (Watch Extended Trailer)

K. Michelle’s new show on helping people get healthy from plastic surgery is on the way at Lifetime. Born Kimberly Pate, the singer has been vocal about her own problems from having her body injected with silicone, which recently almost cost her her life. With reports revealing over $9 billion spent […]


A Philaye Films Double Feature: Creators Behind ‘The Unhinged’ and ‘Maybe Next Christmas’ Discuss Creative Processes for the Films

Halloween and Christmas can serve as memorable times in one’s life, good, bad and indifferent. Creatives Philip Johnson, Robert Graves and LJ Lameck decided to tackle both holidays in new and different ways. “The Unhinged,” created by Graves and Johnson, follows a young man who tries to find new love after […]


H.E.R., ‘Insecure’ and Netflix Lead Nominations for 53rd NAACP Image Awards

The nominees for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed during the two-hour LIVE TV special, which will be hosted by seven-time NAACP Image Awards Winner Anthony Anderson, airing Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET. The full list of nominees for […]


#NewMusic: Y’Anna Crawley Releases Vulnerable ‘This Is Me’ EP

Soulful songstress and Season II Winner of BET’s Sunday Best Y’Anna Crawley has released her highly-anticipated This Is Me EP under her independent label Sassy Soulstress Music. The D.C. native’s This Is Me project has arrived during a time where grace, strength, patience and more are needed in the world during a nation-wide pandemic. […]


HGTV’s Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson Star in ‘Married to Real Estate’

Powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, builder Mike Jackson, know plenty about juggling booming property businesses, pleasing clients, managing a home and raising three daughters—and they make it look effortless and fun in their new HGTV series Married to Real Estate.  In the eight-episode season, Egypt and Mike will marry their considerable complementary […]


After 7 Releases Music Video for ‘No Place Like You’

From their fifth studio album, Unfinished Business, After 7 has released their latest video for “No Place Like You.” Directed by famed director, Derek Blanks, the new video showcases the emotional song and Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell, and Danny McClain’s unique delivery and artistry. The single is the current 17th R&B song in the country. “I […]


#NewMusic: Saucy Santana Plans to ‘Keep It Playa’ on New Album

Saucy Santana’s rising love and support of his music journey is beautiful to see. Santana’s latest album, Keep it Playa, appears to be the next elevated step for the rapper. The 16-track project features the City Girls, Beat King, Kali and Rubi Rose and is rising up the Hip-Hop charts across […]


#NewVideo: Mary J. Blige Shines and Feels ‘Amazing’ on Latest Single

Once you get up and say “Good Morning Gorgeous,” “Amazing” by Mary J. Blige has to be the follow-up. Released in company with “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige’s “Amazing” may sound like the polar opposite, but the singles share a similar message. The single, which features DJ Khaled, samples “You […]


#NewMusic: Blackground Records Releases Aaliyah, The Weeknd Collab ‘Poison’

In the first release of new music by Aaliyah since the resurgence of Blackground Records, the company has released the song “Poison” with The Weeknd. In 2 minutes and 42 seconds, the label, still run by Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson, attempts to recreate that pure Aaliyah magic in a different lane. […]


Ne-Yo to Host 2022 Urban One Honors, Honorees Include Gamble and Huff, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jennifer Hudson and More

The 2022 Urban One Honors will make their return with award-winning artist Ne-Yo as the host. The star-studded, TV One honoree show highlights Black excellence across various avenues including music, entertainment, activism and more. Past honorees include Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Brandy, Billy Porter, April Ryan, Jamie Foxx and more. The […]