Philadelphia, PA — After a successful wrap up of break-through worthy actor auditions, TTW Productions in association with 20/20 Vizion Presents and 1st Dibz Productions, brings you The Probe – […]
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Bringing Back Hip-Hop — A Profile on Kendrick Lamar
Nationwide — Many know of the award-winning rapper and songwriter, Kendrick Lamar. Whether you’re a fan yourself or know of him through his association with the producer Dr. Dre, the […]
NFL Super Bowl, Gladys Knight, and Colin Kaepernick: It Ain’t What You Think It Is!
By Tolson Banner Nationwide — This isn’t about Gladys Knight’s right to perform at the Super Bowl; it surely isn’t about the singing of the National Anthem and you can […]
From Silent Film to Blaxploitation: The Film Detective Celebrates Black History Month with 70 Years of African-American Cinema History
Witness 28 films in cinematic history that led to the iconic Oscar-winners and blockbusters we see today. Rockport, MA — The Film Detective, a classic film and television company that […]
What You Should Know About Lebron James' I Promise School
Nationwide — One of the most celebrated basketball players of all time opened a school this past year. LeBron James’ I Promise School is a public elementary school for at-risk […]
6 Black Celebrities Who Give Back to the Community
Nationwide — To regular people, celebrities seem like they have it all. They get paid big, get amazing opportunities, and can travel the world. That’s all fun and good, but […]
Founded By Master P, Moneyatti Luxury Sneakers Has Already Earned Street Cred From the Culture of Sneaker Heads
Nationwide — MoneYatti luxury sneakers are handcrafted in Italy with the finest premium leathers, high quality kicks worth spending your money on. Founded by Percy Miller AKA Master P himself, […]
8 of the Most Influential Black Film Directors in America
Nationwide — As challenging as it is to become a successful filmmaker, it’s even more challenging to become a famous Black filmmaker. Many of these legendary directors make incredible movies […]
Alicia Keys to Host This Year's 61st Grammy Awards
Nationwide — 15-time Grammy winner R&B singer Alicia Keys is definitely a girl on fire as she has recently been named the host of the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony. This […]
Actors Danny Glover & Delroy Lindo Return to Leadership Academy for Black Teen Males at Princeton University
New York, NY — Personal development, empowerment, and accountability are primary focus areas of From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men, operated by At the Well Conferences, Inc., a […]
Meet the Founder of the Black-Owned Wig Line That Designs Wigs For Tyler Perry's Characters
Nationwide — The hair genius behind the wig of Tyler Perry’s portrayal of Collin Powell in the Annapurna Pictures film Vice, Charles Gregory aka ‘The Renowned,’ is set to launch […]
Things to Know About the Singer H.E.R. Before the 2019 Grammys
Nationwide — Gabriella (Gabi) Wilson, also known by her stage name H.E.R., is a singer from California. The 21-year old artist has shaken the world with her powerful lyrics and […]
How Chance the Rapper Gives Back to Chicago
Nationwide — Chancellor Bennet (better knowns as Chance the Rapper) is a Chicago native who has used his success within the music industry to help the city he calls home. […]
Los Angeles' Most Popular Black-Owned Radio Station, KJLH, Launches New Syndicated Radio Show
Nationwide — Over the course of a career that has seen him interview multiple entertainers in Hollywood to notable community leaders, authors and news makers on his radio and television […]
Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival Accepted as an OSCAR® Qualifying Festival in the Short Film Category
Aurora, CO — Run&Shoot Filmworks’ Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF) is excited to announce that it has been approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as […]
Tyler Perry Drops Over $430K to Pay Off Customers' Layaway Items in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA — Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has shown his generosity once again. This time, he decided to write checks to two local Walmart stores to pay off outstanding […]
5 Black Female Fashion Bloggers You Should Know About
Nationwide — Many women speak the language of shoes and handbags, but there are a select few who are talented enough to make a living doing it. Top black fashion […]
People Are Really Upset That Dwayne Wade Kisses His Daughter on the Lips
Nationwide — Gabrielle Union, 46, recently shared a photo of her husband Dwyane Wade, 36, and their newborn daughter Kaavia on her Instagram account. While it’s intended to be a […]
Here's How Steve Harvey Still Made $44 Million This Year Despite Daytime Talk Show Woes
Despite having a few issues with his daytime talk show, Forbes reports that Steve Harvey still earned approximately $44 million and secured the 5th spot in the magazine’s list of […]
Master P and His Family Host 20th Annual "Feeding Our People" Thanksgiving Event
New Orleans, LA — The Millers have been feeding families in the City of Compton for over twenty years. Their family slogan is: “We all we got.”
"Three Times a Lady" -- Black Stage Play Returns to the Miracle By Popular Demand!
Los Angeles, CA — Dr. Gloria Morrow’s Three Times a Lady is returning to The Miracle Theater in Inglewood, CA after a run in August 2018. Dr. Gloria is the playwright […]
The Black Woman CEO Behind Akon’s $80 Million Dollar Brand... is His Sister!
Multi-platinum R&B singer Akon has been famous for his music career and unique business projects. According to CelebrityNetworth.com, his brand is worth $80 million. But not many people know about […]
Meet Lewis T. Powell, an Award-Winning Actor/Director and Celebrity Master Barber
Nationwide — Lewis T. Powell is a celebrated celebrity master barber, award-winning actor, director, producer, and screen writer. Marking his 15th year in Hollywood Lewis, originally a native of Washington, […]
Master P's Family Vim Comics "Eyes of ESCA" Best New Characters at Comic-Con 2018
Nationwide — The Miller family reveals Vim Comics new superhero characters, comic books and movie Eyes of Esca, one of the fan-favorite moments of L.A. Comic-Con 2018. Master P’s son […]
‘The Outdoorsman,’ a Love Story Starring Sasheer Zamata, Premieres in Los Angeles on November 2nd, Followed by iTunes Release on November 20th
“This was nice to do a role where I was funny, but that wasn’t the point of why I was there. You get to see more range. You get to […]
“Therapy” Original Soundtrack Featuring New Artist, Barachi, Could Win a Grammy Award For “Best R&B Album of the Year”
Album producer Lindsay Guion is best known for his work with D’Angelo and Ginuwine Nationwide — Barachi represents the point in the horizon where the future soul kisses the past. […]
Black Filmmakers Garner Special Recognition at 2018 MPAC Film Festival
Winners in 12 categories include films from California, Florida, Texas, Utah, Belgium, Iran Houston, TX — The independent film David, a suspense/thriller dealing with addiction by Lakisha Lemons of LL […]
New Documentary Film, "Ask Me How I Feel," Tells the Life Story of Blues Singer Frank Bey
Nationwide — The vision for “Ask Me How I Feel” was born in Philadelphia, PA in February 2016 when filmmakers Marie Hinson and Thomas Daniel Dwyer met Frank Bey and […]
Hip Hop Pioneers Appear in New Movie About the History of the Hip-Hop Music Scene in Harlem
The film, “True Harlem Hip Hop Story: Mike N Dave,” tells the story of Mike and Dave Thomas who were the first independent Hip Hop promoters in Harlem and Manhattan, […]
Will.i.am Giving Away Scholarships Through His I.Am.Angel Foundation
Super producer and rapper Will.i.am, best known as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, is the founder of the I.Am.Angel Foundation, which provides future visionaries, leaders and innovators […]
Dwyane Wade Partners With Spades Royale
NBA Champion connects passion with partnership in social gaming app. New York, NY — Dwyane Wade has entered into a partnership with a new mobile app called Spades Royale, a […]
Jill Scott's Blues Babe Foundation Giving Away $10K Scholarships
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and poet Jill Scott has an organization called the Blues Babe Foundation. Based in North Philadelphia, the program offers financial support and mentoring for students across the […]
Rapper Akon Arrested After Tesla Cybertruck Incident in Georgia
Nationwide — Akon, the 52-year-old Senegalese-American singer known for his global hits and major philanthropic efforts in Africa, made headlines again after a surprising arrest in Roswell, Georgia tied to […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Wendy Williams' Neurologist Says She Doesn't Have Frontotemporal Dementia
Nationwide — Television personality and former talk show host Wendy Williams is fighting to regain control of her life and finances after more than three years under a court-ordered guardianship. […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Praises Trump For Threatening Military Action in Nigeria
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj praised President Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria over what he described as the “slaughter” of Christians. She said his message made her thankful to […]
Brandy and Ray J Reunite on Stage After Months of Family Tension
Nationwide — Brandy and Ray J reunited on stage during her Atlanta concert, marking their first public appearance together after months of family tension. The siblings hugged in front of cheering […]
No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle
Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]
Mo'Nique Reveals Why She'll Never Stop Going After Tyler Perry and Oprah
Nationwide — Mo’Nique says she will never stop calling out Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey until they publicly take responsibility for what she claims was damage to her career and […]
Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends
Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]
Tyler Perry Criticized for Donating $100K to Pastor Who Chastised Black Mom for Not Giving $2K
Nationwide — Tyler Perry is facing backlash after donating $100,000 to Bishop Marvin Winans, a pastor in Detroit, Michigan, who went viral for scolding a woman during a church fundraiser […]
Kim Kardashian Suffers Brain Aneurysm, Blames Kanye West
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian, 44, has revealed a frightening health scare during the Season 7 premiere of “The Kardashians.” The reality star and entrepreneur learned she had suffered a small […]
9-1-1 Actor Rockmond Dunbar Loses Disney Lawsuit About His Religious Beliefs
Nationwide — Actor Rockmond Dunbar broke down in tears after losing his lawsuit against Disney, where he claimed he was fired from the hit TV show 9-1-1 for refusing the […]
Family of Former NFL Player Who Died in Police Custody Says He Struggled With Mental Health
Nationwide — Doug Martin, an African American NFL player, died after being taken into police custody in Oakland, California. His family revealed that he had been struggling with mental health […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Responds to Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism, He Backtracks
Nationwide — Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded quietly after sports commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized her political approach, sparking backlash and online debate. Smith later clarified his remarks, saying he meant […]
Singer D'Angelo Dies Just Months After Angie Stone from Pancreatic Cancer
Nationwide — Neo-soul icon D’Angelo — who shared a son with fellow singer Angie Stone — has died at the age of 51, just months after Stone’s passing earlier this […]
WNBA Star Angel Reese Becomes First Athlete to Join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Nationwide — WNBA superstar Angel Reese is stepping off the court and onto the runway as she joins the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming the first professional athlete to walk […]
Singer Mario Addresses Rumors About Him Not Liking Black Women
Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to online rumors claiming he does not like Black women, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, […]
The Kelly Levert Group Honors Legacy and Prepares for Major Milestones
Nationwide — The Levert name has long been recognized in the music industry, celebrated for its soulful voices, dynamic performances, and lasting influence on generations of listeners. Today, that legacy […]
Man Accused of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Songs Finally Arrested in Georgia
Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music and tour plans, was arrested two months after allegedly breaking into her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. The stolen […]
Tyler Perry Studios Accused of Bullying Black Journalist for Covering Rape Allegations
Nationwide — Essie Berry, nationally respected victims advocate and widow of TV legend Fred “Rerun” Berry, is calling out Tyler Perry Studios and its Vice President Mark Swinton for what […]
Tennis Legend Venus Williams Honored With Collectible Barbie Doll
Nationwide — Tennis superstar Venus Williams is being honored with a Barbie Inspiring Women doll that celebrates all of her Grand Slam victories and her fight for gender equality in […]
Snoop Dogg Questions LGBTQ Scenes in Kids’ Movies: “We Have to Show That at This Age?”
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg shared that his grandson’s questions about a same-sex couple in Pixar’s Lightyear left him speechless. The rapper said he struggled to explain how two women could […]
NBA Star Jaylen Brown's Dad Arrested for Attempted Murder in Las Vegas
Nationwide — The father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, former boxer Quenton Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing youth football coach Cross […]
Rapper Lil Nas X Arrested, Hospitalized for Possible Overdose
Nationwide — Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly assaulting a police officer. Hours earlier, witnesses reported him wandering around with hardly any clothes on Ventura Blvd. […]
Singer Tamar Braxton Says She Almost Died After Being Found in Pool of Her Own Blood
Nationwide — Tamar Braxton revealed she nearly died after a mysterious incident left her in a pool of blood with serious injuries. The singer said she fractured her nose, lost […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Only Dentist Offering Affordable, No Prep Neer Veneer Smile Makeovers in NYC and Michigan
Nationwide — Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, known as “The Queen of Smiles” for transforming the smiles of stars like Cardi B and boxing champion Claressa Shields, is changing […]
Actress Halle Berry Responds to Ex-Husband Who Says She Didn't Cook or Clean
Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their […]
Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Game Broke Viewership Records
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns on August 8, drawing record-breaking preseason viewership. The 22-year-old quarterback delivered two touchdowns and 138 passing yards in […]
Sha'carri Richardson Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Airport for Pushing Her Boyfriend
Nationwide — Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and taking responsibility following her recent arrest. The 24-year-old was taken into custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27 […]
Results of Wendy Williams' Tests Confirm Her Original Diagnosis, She Has Dementia
Nationwide — Wendy Williams has undergone a new round of cognitive testing this week, and according to People, the results reaffirm her original medical diagnosis. While the full test details […]
Gladys Knight's Son Says His Mom Has Early Dementia, Accuses Her Husband of Elder Abuse
Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, says his mother has early dementia and has accused her husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse. He claims McDowell is making her continue […]