His new album “Born to Win” is available on all digital music platforms. Nationwide — YL Ques (aka Young & Livin), whose real name is Jaques Gholston, was born in Auburn, […]
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11-Year Old Becomes Youngest Female Rapper to Get Empire Record Deal
Atlanta, GA — Alyana High, an 11-year old girl most popularly known as ‘Lay Lay,’ became the youngest female rapper to sign with a major record label. She announced the […]
Magic Johnson to Invest in the City of Baltimore to Create More Jobs and Economic Growth
Former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to make a name for himself in the business world. Not only does he aim to make his investments grow, but most importantly, […]
American Legacy Network Corp Launches African-American Streaming Service
New Streaming Service Offers Access to Classic Black Films, Documentaries and Original Programming Celebrating Black History and Culture Mount Vernon, NY — Rodney J. Reynolds, Founder of American Legacy Network […]
Prince's Former Hair Stylist and Confidant For 29 Years Tells Her Story in New Book
Los Angeles, CA — Kim Berry, elite hair stylist and confidant to Prince for 29 years, will be announcing some exciting information about her soon to be released and highly […]
The African American Author Whose Story Became the Movie “The Butler” to Debut New Book About Race, Hope and High School Sports
New book, “Tigerland” by Wil Haygood, debuts at Miami University on Aug. 24 Oxford, OH — Fifty years ago, in 1968, civil rights leaders were killed and social tensions spiked. […]
Rapper T.I. Invests $3 Million into Revitalizing the Atlanta Neighborhood Where He Grew Up
Rapper T.I. is making moves in hopes of bringing back the Center Hill section of Atlanta, the neighborhood where he grew up, to what it was like before. He has […]
Acclaimed Author Releases New Book That Addresses Kanye West, Mental Health, Spirituality and Money and Gives Tips on How to Cope with Financial Pressures
Nationwide — International best-selling author Ash Cash will soon release a new book entitled Making Sense of Kanye: A Spiritual Guide to Financial Freedom, Peace, Love, and Happiness. This highly […]
2018 Cincinnati Music Festival to Feature Fantasia, Jill Scott, Keith Sweat, Boyz II Men, and More
Other artists to perform include Charlie Wilson, Xscap3, Common, The Roots, The O’Jays, After 7, Bootsy Collins, DJ Jazzy Jeff and MC Lyte. Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available […]
JeTi FILMS Premieres New Original Anthology Detective Series "Tales From the Murder Room" -- Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
New Orleans, LA — Proven independent production company, JeTi Films, premieres their new original anthology detective series, Tales from the Murder Room, available today for streaming on Amazon Prime.
The Man, the Comedian, the Legend -- George Wallace Returns to Las Vegas with a New Residency at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Renowned comedian to perform at the Westgate Cabaret – Show Opens Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Tickets start at $65 Las Vegas, NV — The “New Mr. Vegas” is back. Renowned […]
Rapper Jahan Nostra Spotlights Homelessness and Mental Health with the "Embrace The Rain" Benefit Show
New York City event raises awareness through live musical performances and discussion lead by social commentators like Pharoahe Monch, Felonious Munk New York, NY — Homelessness in New York City […]
Master P Announces July 5th Date of 2nd Annual Celebrity Basketball Game and Honoring of New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell to Kick Off Essence Weekend
Nationwide — Essence Festival weekend has an impact on the City of New Orleans but on July 5th, Master P’s 2nd annual star-studded celebrity basketball game will bring the community […]
African American Female Director Wins Prestigious Award at the Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF) For Harry T. Moore Film
Orlando, FL — The audience at the recent Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF) gave rave reviews for Before Selma: The Harry T. Moore Story – The Martyr Who Paved The […]
Musical Stageplay to Bring 1930's Actress Hattie McDaniel Back to Life in an Award-Winning Performance in San Francisco
Hattie McDaniel was the first African American actor to win an Oscar for her performance in “Gone With the Wind” in 1940. A one-woman musical stageplay in her legacy, “Hattie […]
The Truth About James and Florida Evans From “Good Times” -- 25 Things You Probably Didn't Know!
Everybody knows this beautiful couple as James and Florida Evans from the hit TV show Good Times that originally aired from 1974-1979. As the first sitcom ever with an African […]
3 Black Super Heroes Descended on Festival de Cannes and Walked Away With the Hot Topic Spotlight While Entertaining, Educating & Elevating!
Cannes was an Explosion of Film, Music, Fashion, History, Art, & Influencers from across the Globe. The focus was 3 Black Men: 1. TITAN Reginald F. Lewis FILM HONORS (European […]
Ayesha Curry is More Than Just the Wife of NBA Champion Steph Curry -- She’s a Business Woman With Her Own Restaurants and More!
Most people know Ayesha Curry for being the wife of Steph Curry, an NBA superstar. But many people don’t have an idea that she is a very successful business woman. […]
Ed Lover, Roxanne Shante, Angie Stone and More to Attend Black Writer's Weekend and AAMBC Literary Awards in Atlanta, June 7-10th
The event will honor African American literary artists. Atlanta, GA — The African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) will return with its tenth Annual AAMBC Awards, and kick […]
Miami Beach Welcomes a Luxurious Lifestyle Event For Professional Men & Women of Color
Houston, TX — Need a safe space to heal from the daily grind? Being a person of color in corporate America can be draining. Join an intentional luxury four day […]
Music Extraordinaire Teddy Riley Becomes an International Ambassador for the Mother of Humanity® Monument Foundation, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA — Music producer/songwriter and performer Teddy Riley, acknowledged as “King of New Jack Swing,” who’s enviable list of platinum-laced credits include Guy, the Winans, Joe (the Riley-produced […]
Singer Karen Wolfe, Known as "The Princess of Soul and Blues," Celebrates the Release of Her Newest Two Singles
Nationwide — Coday Records recording artist Karen Wolfe has a message to the music world which is, ‘If you think “Man Enough” was the top of the hill, then you […]
Meet the Talented 19-Year Old Who Was Just Booked to Perform at the British Royal Wedding
London, England — The Kensington Palace has announced that 19-year old cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, is on the list of artists scheduled to perform at the upcoming May 19th royal wedding […]
Meet the Woman Behind the Non-Profit Academy That Has Helped Countless Black Children Get Paid Appearances on Nickelodeon, ESPN, and Netflix
All heroes do not wear capes; Tyra Hawthorne, founder of Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, has made a lot of sacrifices to save the youth! San Diego, CA — […]
MTV Reinvents "Yo! MTV Raps" Across Linear and Digital Platforms Kicking Off With 30th Anniversary Live Event at Barclays Center on June 1st
Network Will Live Stream Event Featuring Eric B & Rakim, KRS ONE, Flavor Flav, EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Ed Lover, Doctor Dré, T-Money, Fab Five Freddy, Fat […]
Award-Winning Natural Hair Comedy Series, "Working Out the Kinks," Launches at Red Carpet Event
Webisodic comedy puts twist on black culture in fun and educational way. New York, NY — What happens when you combine Girlfriends with Black-ish with kinky hair? You get the […]
National Trauma Expert Resmaa Menakem Co-Produces "Dismembered & Unarmed" Album, Delving Into Our Current State of Pain and Rebirth In America
The album is a sonic imagining of body, love, sorrow, trauma, history, pain, rebirth. Nationwide — “Dismembered & Unarmed” is a collaborative album executive produced by Chaka Mkali and Resmaa […]
37th Annual Harlem Business Alliance Fundraising Awards Gala Celebrates ‘The Art of Success’ Honoring the Intellect, Swagger & Power of Black Creatives
The event, to be held on May 2, 2018, will honor Sean “Diddy” Combs, Vy Higginsen, Karen Hunter, Robin Williams & Ericka Pittman. Sponsors include Airbnb, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone […]
Beyonce Makes History at Coachella Festival; Launches Homecoming Scholars Award Program
Beyoncé, through her BeyGOOD initiative, has established the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for students attending Xavier University, Wilberforce University, Tuskegee University and Bethune-Cookman University – all Historically Black Colleges and […]
Actress, Producer Tangi Miller’s Makes Her Directorial Debut of the Miniseries "Diva Diaries"
Set to Premiere on the Urban Movie Channel in April 2018 Los Angeles, CA — The Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents a four-part miniseries of Diva Diaries, created by award-winning […]
Jay-Z Told David Letterman That Some Good Has Come from Donald Trump Being President
Nationwide — Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur Jay-Z addressed different topics, including his opinion on President Trump, in the latest episode of David Letterman’s Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No […]
Daudreanna Baker Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® 'Full Ride' Scholarship to Historically Black University
Dallas, TX — Daudreanna Baker of Hazlehurst, Miss. is the winner of the 2018 Tom Joyner Foundation® “Full Ride Scholarship” that will cover full tuition, room and board (on campus […]
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 […]
Actress Who Played Dee From "What's Happening" TV Sitcom Has Died at Age 60
Nationwide — Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. Spencer […]
Former Superman Actor to Join ICE, Says He Backs Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Nationwide — Former Superman actor Dean Cain, best known for playing Clark Kent in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced he will […]
Raven Symone's Ex-Boyfriend Cheated, Then Asked Her to Be Godmother of His Baby
Nationwide — Raven Symoné shared a story about her past relationship, revealing her ex-boyfriend cheated, got another woman pregnant, and then asked her to be the baby’s godmother. She spoke […]
Trump Says Gayle King’s Career is Over and She Has “No Talent,” She Responds
Nationwide — Gayle King responded after Donald Trump claimed her career was “over” and said she had “no talent.” Trump posted the remarks on Truth Social, and King replied calmly, […]
Ice Cube's New "War of the Worlds" Movie Harshly Criticized, Seen as a Major Disappointment
Nationwide — Ice Cube’s new sci-fi movie War of the Worlds is now streaming on Amazon Prime, but it quickly faced harsh criticism. Critics and viewers slammed the film for […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Criticized for Saying He's Not into Women Over 35
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy sparked backlash after revealing in an interview that he’s not attracted to women over 35, calling them “too emotional” and “damaged goods.” His comments quickly […]
Trump Says Charlamagne Tha God is a Racist For Criticizing His Presidency
Nationwide — President Donald Trump took aim at popular radio personality Charlamagne Tha God in a scathing social media post on Sunday, accusing the host of being uninformed and critical […]
Ray J Speaks on Rumors About Him and Whitney Houston's Death
Nationwide — Singer Ray J is clearing his name, denying long-running rumors that he was involved in Whitney Houston’s 2012 death. He says the claims are false, disrespectful, and painful […]
Anthony Anderson Admits His Remarks to a 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Were "In Poor Taste"
Nationwide — Actor and host Anthony Anderson admitted more than two decades later that a 2003 interview he did with 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan was “in poor taste” after resurfaced clips […]
Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Accused of Running an Illegal Gambling Business
Nationwide — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday following a federal indictment accusing him of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at his Encino, California, mansion. The U.S. Attorney’s […]
Hulk Hogan's Daughter Asked to Be Taken Off His Will Because of His Racist Comments
Nationwide — Brooke Hogan is mourning the recent death of her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, but has made it clear she wants no part in the legal battle over […]
Singer Ciara Receives Benin Citizenship After Tracing Her African Roots
Nationwide — Grammy Award-winning American singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, making her one of the first high-profile individuals to receive citizenship under a new law aimed […]