The author of ‘Star Struck’ deep dives into the complexities of abuse, cancel culture, and redemption. Nationwide — Kim L. Dulaney, acclaimed author and cultural commentator, releases her latest book, […]
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New Film Executive Produced by NBA Star Anthony Davis and Directed by Raven Magwood Goodson Set For Digital Release
Nationwide — The highly anticipated independent film Finding Tony, directed by Raven Magwood Goodson and executive produced by NBA star Anthony Davis, is set to make its debut premiere on […]
VH1 Reality Star Chrissy Monroe’s Dental Emergency Highlights Dangers of Seeking Cheaper Dental Work Abroad
Nationwide — Former reality television personality Chrissy Monroe has come forward with a cautionary tale about the perils of seeking dental treatment overseas. Her recent dental emergency has ignited a […]
Grammy-Nominated Afrobeats Star, Ayra Starr, to Headline the Inaugural Midwest Cultural Fest
Nationwide — Ayra Starr, the Afrobeats diva nominated for a Grammy Award, will lead a star studded lineup of international and Haitian artists in celebration of the Midwest’s rich cultural […]
Actress Raven-Symoné Mourns the Loss of Her Younger 31-Year-Old Brother
Nationwide — Raven-Symoné is going through a tough time as she mourns the loss of her younger brother, Blaize Pearman, who passed away at the age of 31. The actress […]
Beyonce’s Backup Singer Who is Also an Uber Driver Serenades Her Passengers
Nationwide — Meet Deanna Dixon, a former backup singer for Beyoncé on her concert tours who is now known as “The Rideshare Queen” on TikTok for serenading her Uber passengers […]
Les Brown and His Daughter, Dr. Ona Brown, to Headline Las Vegas Small Business Conference
The Three-day Event Features Guest Speakers, Workshops, and Multiple Networking Opportunities Nationwide — Dr. Ona Love Brown, and her dad, the legendary Les Brown, will headline the upcoming Expansion Small […]
“The Night Puff Tried to Kill Me” – A Gritty Memoir of Survival in the 90s Hip-Hop Scene
Nationwide — Relentless Aaron, the pen name for DeWitt Gilmore, a prominent figure in the 1990s New York hip-hop scene, announces the release of his latest memoir, The Night Puff […]
Activist Essie Berry Seeks Federal Investigation of Steve Harvey, Alleges Gang Stalking and Bullying
Nationwide — Essie Berry, civil rights activist and widow of Fred “ReRun” Berry from the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening, says that after a decade of allegations, comedian/ media personality Steve […]
12-Year-Old Featured on 'Steve Harvey Show' Finally Launches His Own TV Show
He is Now One of the Youngest TV Executive Producers in the Business Nationwide — 12-year-old Nicholas Buamah, known for his appearance on the Steve Harvey Show at the age […]
T.I. and Tiny Open Their First Affordable Housing Complex in Atlanta
Nationwide — Atlanta rapper T.I., alongside his wife Tiny, graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their inaugural affordable housing development on Tuesday. This newly unveiled project encompasses 143 apartments, with an […]
Mo'Nique Wants CBS to Fairly Compensate Her and Actress Countess Vaughn For "The Parkers"
Nationwide — Mo’Nique, known for her role in The Parkers, is urging CBS to provide fair compensation for herself and her co-star Countess Vaughn, as they seek recognition for their […]
Male Success Summit with Keynote Speaker Les Brown Looking for 5,000 Black Men to Make the World Better
An Unforgettable Gathering of Kings, Visionaries, and Inspirational Leaders Coming to Atlanta Nationwide — Dr. Robert J. Watkins, Founder and Chairman of the highly anticipated Kings & Priests event, and […]
Actress Jackée Harry to Star in 3-Part Movie Series on LMN (Lifetime Movie Network)
Nationwide — LMN will debut the three-part movie series event, As Luck Would Have It, starring Jackée Harry (Days of Our Lives) as Gabbi Luck, a retired professor turned amateur […]
Celebrity Black Dentist, Dr. Catrise Austin, Unveils VIP Smiles Dentistry Relaunch in New York City
Nationwide — Celebrated dentist Dr. Catrise Austin announces the exciting relaunch of VIP Smiles Dentistry Practice, centrally located in Midtown New York City. Amidst the vibrant celebration of Black Business […]
Tupac’s Iconic Ring and Love Letter Make History at Sotheby’s Auction
Nationwide — Sotheby’s recent hip-hop artifacts auction achieved groundbreaking milestones with the sale of two deeply significant items from the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The iconic gold, ruby, and diamond […]
Afro-Funk Jazz Artist, Plunky, Branches Out in New Reggae Direction on His Latest Single, “I’ll Be There”
Nationwide — Plunky, a musician who has been at the forefront of Afro-centric jazz, funk, and go-go for over 50 years, has released his group’s latest single, “I’ll Be There” […]
Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface to Headline 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival
Berrywise Enterprise providing competitive pricing for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival. Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available and selling fast. Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a Black-owned premier ticket and […]
Toni Braxton Nearly Died 7 Months Ago, Underwent Emergency Heart Surgery
Nationwide — Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton has revealed that she is lucky to be alive seven months after undergoing emergency heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery. Braxton, who […]
Jay-Z and Mom, Gloria, Celebrate 20 Years of Giving Back With 2023 Scholarship Fund
Nationwide — The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF), founded by rapper turned business mogul Jay-Z and his philanthropist mother Gloria, has been helping low-income students achieve their dreams of higher […]
Inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards Delivers a Celebration of Laughter and Recognizes the Best in Urban Comedy
A Night of Entertainment and Nostalgia, The Humor Mill Comedy Awards Honors Icons, Legends, and Pioneers in Urban Comedy Nationwide — The inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards premiered their electrifying, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers Have Signed Scotty Pippen Jr. and Shaq's Son, Shareef O'Neal
Nationwide — Shareef O’Neal and Scotty Pippen Jr., the sons of former NBA legends, have recently signed two-way contracts with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Janet Jackson and Charlie Wilson to Headline 2022 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Premier ticket and hotel reseller, Berrywise Enterprise is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2022 Cincinnati Music Festival. The iconic event will happen from Thursday, July 21 […]
Magic Johnson & Mike Tyson to Address Black Business Owners at Recession Proof Convention May 27-28th in Las Vegas
4th annual convention welcomes Recession Proof members forging a pathway toward wealth for upcoming generations Nationwide — Sharing their competitive fire and strategies for success, professional athletes Earvin “Magic” Johnson […]
Black Music Industry Icon Reveals How He Helped the Careers of Prince, Quincy Jones and Many Others
Nationwide — In his new memoir entitled A Golden Past -And- A Platinum Future, author Teddy Astin reveals his monumental journey from being a 6-year-old paperboy to the warehouse of […]
Open Letter to Will Smith: "Use Your Head and Heart Before Using Your Hand"
By Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson Nationwide — Will, you have long been a hero to me. Even heroes make bad moves but in their fall there is redemption and an ability […]
Jeezy Gives Up His First Class Seat to Young Boy Fighting Stage 3 Cancer
Nationwide — Rapper Young Jeezy has once again touched the hearts of many as he shared in a now-viral Instagram post about a brave young boy fighting stage 3 cancer […]
Bobby Brown Visits Grave Site of Daughter, Bobbi Kristina and Ex-Wife Whitney Houston
Nationwide — 90’s pop singer Bobby Brown recently went to visit the grave of his late ex-wife Whitney Houston and their daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown. His emotional visit was followed […]
LeBron James Partners With Crypto.com to Teach Children About Blockchain
Nationwide — NBA superstar LeBron James has teamed up with one of the fastest-growing trading platforms, Crypto.com, to teach underserved children about blockchain technology.
Miss Kentucky, Elle Smith, Becomes 3rd Black Woman in a Row to Win Miss USA Competition
Nationwide — Elle Smith has made history as yet another African American woman to win the 2021 Miss USA competition. The winners for the past three years have been Black […]
Actress Janet Hubert Applauds Will Smith's Performance in 'King Richard'
Nationwide — After a decades-long feud between Janet Hubert and her former The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Will Smith, she recently expressed her praises to Smith’s performance in the […]
Entrepreneur and Iconic Singer Jody Watley Releases Surprise New Dance/Club Remix Album on Her Record Label Imprint
Nationwide — The new Jody Watley Dance/Remix EP has arrived, just in time for the holidays and a ‘must-have’ in your playlist!
Gladys Knight's Son Sentenced to Prison, Owes $1M in Taxes For Chicken & Waffles Restaurant
Nationwide — Shanga Hankerson, the 45-year old son of legendary soul singer Gladys Knight, has been sentenced to two years in prison for unpaid taxes. He apparently used the owed […]
Taraji P. Henson’s Top 7 Black Business Gift Guide
Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a […]
Rapper Rick Ross Finally Gets His License, Can Now Drive Collection of Over 100 Cars
Nationwide — Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross, who owns more than 100 collectible cars, finally has his driver’s license for the first time at the age of 45.
MC Lyte, DJ Hollywood, Busy Bee and Grandmaster Caz Join NFT Project, Masterminds of Hip Hop
All parties will be releasing their special NFT collectibles that will include never before heard stories. Nationwide — In an unprecedented move, Tokau is collaborating with Russell Simmons, aptly named […]
How Kim Kardashian Helps Innocent Black Prisoners is a Problem
By C. Beasley, founder of the Prison Reform Project Nationwide — Kim Kardashian has no doubt been a major asset in bringing national attention to prison reform and wrongful convictions […]
Director Makes History, Releases UK’s First Romance Comedy Film With Two Black Lead Actors
Nationwide — Loves Spell released in the UK under She’s the One is the latest film by British award-winning writer and director Fredi Nwaka that is predicted to be a […]
Legendary Jazz Singer Freda Payne Releases New Star-Studded EP After a 6-Year Hiatus
1st Single: Sexy Johnny Mathis Duet “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Kenny Latimore Grace Other Twosomes Nationwide — Triple-threat vocal wonder Freda […]
Rapper Warren G's Son Olaijah Griffin Signs With NFL's Buffalo Bills
Nationwide — Rapper Warren G is celebrating with his 22-year old son Olaijah Griffin who recently signed with the Buffalo Bills after initially being undrafted in the NFL.
Ms. Black Alabama USA, Brittnie Granville, Inspires as a Single Mom of an Autistic Daughter, an Entrepreneur and More
By Arthia Nixon Nationwide — Brittnie Granville is far from your average beauty queen. The reigning 2021 Ms. Black Alabama USA might be preparing for her shot at the national […]
Award-Winning Singer Norm Lewis Joins the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts Board of Directors
Nationwide — Celebrated singer and actor Norm Lewis has been named to the board of directors of the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts. Lewis’ extraordinary musical and gifts […]
Opinion: Black People Are Not Sell Outs Just Because They've Sold Their Companies
By Dante Lee Nationwide — In 2001, Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom for $3 billion. Earlier this year, Jay-Z sold his company, Tidal, to Square, a financial services company […]
Reality TV Star Launches Online Course on How to Use Persuasive Writing to Get on TV
Nationwide — Reality television personality, Kimberly D. Worthy, is known as the woman who infamously freaked at dismembering a whole chicken and who forgot to put sugar in her sugar […]
Vivica A. Fox Brings in the New Year with Five New "Wrong" Movies Premiering on LMN
Nationwide — Vivica A. Fox left the year 2020 behind and has kicked off 2021 with five new thriller movies on LMN which started on January 1st and includes the […]
NBA Star Chris Paul Partners With Black-Owned Sports Agency to Launch HBCU CON
Chris Paul’s CP3 Basketball Academy and TLS Sports have launched HBCU CON, a week-long event for HBCU student-athletes that aspire to play professional basketball. Nationwide — HBCU CON, a weeklong […]
Tyler Perry Studios Feeds 5,000 Families As Thanksgiving Approaches
Atlanta, GA — Tyler Perry is once again giving back to his community of Atlanta, Georgia. He has organized a food giveaway through his film production company, Tyler Perry Studios.
Bobby Brown Jr., the Son of Singer Bobby Brown, Dies at 28
Los Angeles, CA — Bobby Brown Jr., the 28-year old son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in his home on Wednesday. He reportedly had been experiencing flu-like symptoms, […]
Comedian Sinbad is Recovering From a Recent Stroke
Nationwide — 64-year old stand-up comedian and entertainer Sinbad has reportedly suffered from a stroke. However, his family has confirmed that he is recovering in an official statement they released […]
Ludacris Partners With His Daughter to Produce Animated Netflix Series That Empowers Young Black Girls
Nationwide — Rapper/actor Chris Bridges, more popularly known as Ludacris, is set to produce a new animated series called Karma’s World inspired by his eldest daughter Karma Bridges. The series […]
R. Kelly May Get New Trial Date in December Due to the Pandemic
Chicago, IL — R. Kelly is set to find out when he will stand trial on sexual assault charges by December, according to reports. It comes after delays that were […]
‘Millennials’: Kyle Massey, Keraun Harris, Philip Bolden, Aaron Grady, and Teresa Celeste to Star in New UMC Multi-Cam Comedy
Los Angeles, CA — Millennials, the multi-camera comedy series recently greenlit by the popular AMC Networks streaming service, UMC, has officially named its cast. Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun […]
NBA Star Chris Paul Enrolls as an HBCU Student at Winston-Salem State
Winston-Salem, NC — NBA player Chris Paul is reportedly taking classes at Winston-Salem State University, the same HBCU that his parents attended years ago.
Netflix Orders 10 Episodes of Animated ‘Good Times’ Series Co-Produced By Steph Curry
Nationwide — Netflix has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to a new animated take on Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “Good Times.” Carl Jones, whose credits include animated series “The Boondocks” […]
Steve Harvey Served With a Restraining Order Filed By Civil Rights Activist, Essie Berry
After three years of alleged stalking, cyberbullying, harassment, and threats, a judge has finally granted civil rights activist, Essie Berry, a restraining order against the popular comedian/ TV show host. […]
Chadwick Boseman Repeatedly Said "I'm Dead" During a 2019 Interview
Nationwide — An interesting video has surfaced of a 2019 interview with the late actor Chadwick Boseman repeatedly saying “I’m dead.” In fact, he said it more than 5 times […]
Singer Brandy Reveals She Once Contemplated Suicide
Nationwide — R&B superstar Brandy has recently opened up about her years-long battle with depression. She said that she once contemplated taking her own life after being involved in a […]
Master P to Pay Funeral Costs for 3-Year Old Girl Shot and Killed in Louisville
Louisville, KY — Rapper and entrepreneur Master P has reportedly extended financial help to the family of Trinity Randolph, a 3-year old girl from Kentucky who was shot and killed […]
Speakers Magazine Features Legendary Stephanie Mills on the Cover
Speaking Up on the Power of Love and Black Lives Matter Nationwide — When you hear the first few chords and lyrics of the Number 1 R&B hit song “Home,” […]
Renowned Celebrity Photographer Recreates Iconic Social and Racial Justice Leaders With Young Black and Brown Boys and Girls
New York, NY — Tricia Messeroux, creator of Toddlewood, a highly celebrated photography project, which has been featured by A-list media like Access Hollywood, The Today Show, Good Morning America, […]
New Black Comedy Podcast "Say What?" to Launch Live on ROKU
The 45-minute podcast, produced by an African American owned streaming service called Applause Network TV, Inc., will be hosted by actor/comedian Camari Brown. New York, NY — Applause Network TV, […]
An Open Letter to Dave Chappelle: "846" and Use of the N-Word — Why?
By Legrand H. Clegg, II Dear Mr. Chappelle: I write to you as a Black man who is nearly 30 years your senior. I have admired your social and political […]
Internationally Acclaimed Jazzman Delfeayo Marsalis Leads Urgent Appeal To Support New Orleans Music Community
New non-profit, Keep NOLA Music Alive, inspired by the legacy of his late father, pianist Ellis Marsalis Nationwide — Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans […]
Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be "Living Like Lizzo"
Nationwide — Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam […]