“The Fire Inside” is the inspirational true story of Olympic gold medalist, Claressa Shields, portrayed by Ryan Destiny. “The Fire Inside” tells the story of Shields, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry), who pushes past all limitations to become the […]
Following the success of TAVE’s debut single, “No More Maybes,” which featured Bibi Bourelly and India Shawn, his new single, “Difference Now,” marks a significant evolution in his musical journey. “Difference Now” features Stacy Barthe and reggae star Runkus and serves as a deep reflection of his personal growth of TAVE. […]
The HBCU Week Foundation unveils its lineup for the HBCU Week Concert in Wilmington, Delaware. JT and Lady London are also set to perform with Jadakiss serving as the headliner. “We are excited to welcome such an incredible lineup of talent to our HBCU Week Concert,” said Ashley Christopher, HBCU Week […]
Retta, beloved comedian, actress, and home design enthusiast, is switching gears stepping from the realm of the hit HGTV series “Ugliest House in America” into a new realm of fright with her upcoming show, “Scariest House in America.” In “Scariest House in America,” Retta will swap her previous focus on unsightly homes for a […]
Legendary rapper MC Lyte has joined forces with gospel duo Mary Mary and singer-songwriter Muni Long for a powerful new single titled “Thank You,” set to be featured on her upcoming ninth studio album, 1 of 1. “Thank You” celebrates life’s journey, acknowledging the struggles and triumphs while expressing deep appreciation for […]
After a 12-year break from his solo career, Grammy Award-winning artist Q Parker returns with his new single, “BEG.” “BEG” is Parker’s first solo release since his 2012 album, The MANual. The track showcases Parker’s smooth R&B vocals, blending deep emotion with relatable storytelling from a lover’s perspective, reminiscent of his work […]
Usher’s “Past Present Future” tour is a captivating journey through his illustrious career that showcases his evolution not only as an artist, but also as an entertainer. Without realizing it, I was automatically transported back into my childhood and formative teen years while watching Usher. I felt energetic and enthralled watching the […]
Season 2 of Reasonable Doubt, created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed, is now airing on HULU. In “Reasonable Doubt” season 2 on Hulu, Jax Stewart is trying to rebuild her life after last season’s tumultuous trial and deadly affair. Jax’s world is thrown into chaos when a close friend […]
K. Michelle has been making the transition from R&B into Country for the past few years and she’s made another big step in following her dreams. She is officially signed to a new label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The multi-talent is not only an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, yodelist and pianist […]
Fantasia’s live performance at the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore was a transcendent journey through the realms of R&B, Soul, energy and raw emotion. From the first song, the audience was transported into a world where music and storytelling intertwined. Fantasia had everyone in view standing on their feet for the […]
Ahead of the inaugural HBCU film festival in Detroit established by the Autumn Sun organization, founder and Detroit native, Bruce Clifton said the idea for the festival started in 2018 while visiting an HBCU in North Carolina. “I was visiting Greensboro and I went up to North Carolina A&T to do […]
Hip-Hop legend MC Lyte made a memorable appearance at this year’s Essence Festival when introducing the talented kid rapper Van Van to an enthusiastic crowd. The audience was thrilled to see the young artist take the stage. Van Van’s performance was energetic and showcased that even at a her age, the […]
Lucky Daye’s stop at the MGM National Harbor on “The Algorithm Tour” was truly captivating. The sold-out concert showcased why he is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary R&B. As the lights dimmed and the intro music started, the energy in the room could be felt as Lucky Daye […]
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson has international acclaim in the world of health and beauty. Her global brand marketing firm, BrainTrust Founders Studio, is the largest membership-based platform for Black beauty and wellness founders and its adjacent BrainTrust Fund. During Essence Festival, Bracken-Ferguson took part in the author’s stage with her book, “The Beauty […]
The July 6 shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield, Illinois home, has sparked outrage and demands for justice. The Sangamon County Sheriff, Jack Campbell, took a step in acknowledging the killing and offered an apology to the community. During a gathering […]
