The NAACP Image Awards Unveiled Final Round of Winners in Non-Televised Categories; Method Man, Mary J. Blige, ‘Encanto’ and More

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On Friday, the NAACP revealed the final winners in the non-televised award categories during the fifth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience, hosted by Affion Crockett at naacpimageawards.net and on YouTube. Featured categories recognized top performances across television and film including: “Colin in Black & White,”, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Mary J. Blige, […]

#NewVideo: Eric Roberson Enlists Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn and Kevin Ross for ‘Lessons (Remix)’

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Lifted from Eric Roberson’s 14th studio album; he said the idea of a “Lessons” remix came to him around 3 a.m. on the morning of his 13th wedding anniversary. The remix to “Lessons” features Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn and Kevin Ross, was written by the artists and produced by Anikan & Vader and […]

Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic, Jay-Z and More Win on the Fourth Night of NAACP Image Awards (non-televised)

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On Thursday, the NAACP announced the next round of winners during the fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories, which included musical acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Anthony Hamilton, Silk Sonic and more. Darnella Frazier was honored with the Humanitarian Award which was presented by NAACP Vice-Chair Karen Boykin-Towns, […]

Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Label Take Legal Issues to Social Media, Rapper Claims Being Bullied and Never Paid By Label

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On Tuesday, 1501 Certified Entertainment label owner Carl Crawford shared a screenshot of an article which said Megan Thee Stallion filed to dismiss a lawsuit against the label, but the rapper shot back quickly and said he is still being sued for other things.   Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, […]

#NewSeries: ‘Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy’ Focuses on the All-Black Comedy Night Created by Guy Torry

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The Amazon Original three-part docuseries, Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy, will have stand-up comics remember the urban comedy explosion of Phat Tuesdays, an all-Black comedy night that took place at The Comedy Store. In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, Phat Tuesdays tell the […]

Full List of Winners from Night One of the NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Tabitha Brown, Will Smith and More

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On Monday, the NAACP kicked-off night one of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards announcing the first round of winners in the non-televised award categories, which included literary, podcast, and youth activist of the year awards. The awards were announced tonight during the NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo […]

Presenters Announced for 53rd NAACP Image Awards, Mary J. Blige Set to Perform

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After the nominees were announced for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, the star-studded presenters will go hand in hand gracing the stage, along with the iconic Mary J. Blige. Presenters for the LIVE show include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Michael Strahan, Morgan Freeman, Paula Patton, Questlove, Simu Liu, Tiffany […]

#NewMusic: Russell Taylor Flirts with Danger on ‘Cherry’

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Philadelphia native Russell Taylor returns with his new provocative single “Cherry,” appropriately released on Valentine’s Day. It’s his first new single from his forthcoming album. It’s his first new single from the VH1 You Oughta Know Artist alum’s forthcoming album. Produced by Taylor and B. Fischer and co-written by Will Boston, Taylor says the […]

Kenny Lattimore Releases Sensual #NewVideo for ‘Lose You’

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Following the release of his tenth studio album ‘Here To Stay,’ Kenny Lattimore provides a video for the contemporary single “Lose You,” which speaks from a place of gratitude and admiration for the love of a significant other. Written by Drak-Kar Wesley, Aaron W. Lindsey, Kennedy A. Lindsey, Juan Najera and Ivan Lattimore, and produced by Wesley, both Lindseys and Natural, […]

#NewMusic: Jazmine Sullivan Delivers a Deluxe Version of ‘Heaux Tales’

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With all the love Jazmine Sullivan has received from her latest project, Heaux Tales, she’s returned with Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe. Heaux Tales cultivated its own following with its relatable messages, from the tales to the lyrics in the songs. Sullivan has been teasing the deluxe version since December […]

#NewMusic: K. Michelle Drops Valentine’s Day Single ‘Scooch’

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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, K. Michelle has delivered a flirty new single with “Scooch,” the first single during her final R&B era and sixth studio album, I’m The Problem. Produced by Lil Ronnie, this mid-tempo, feel-good song and new love anthem will have listeners wanting to create new connections. The single has […]

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

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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)

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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

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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 […]