Nationwide — Serena Williams is constantly redefining what it means to be a female athlete. Since her first court appearance, she developed a presence within many worlds – she’s an […]
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R. Kelly Explodes During Interview With Gayle King -- Says, "I Need Help! I've Been Assassinated"
Nationwide — In an explosive interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer spoke with […]
No, Solange Knowles Did Not Buy BlackPlanet -- But She Did Launch a New Page!
Nationwide — After a brief social media hiatus since October 2018, singer-songwriter Solange Knowles is back with a bang. On February 27, she announced through her Instagram and Twitter posts […]
Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Tia Fuller Reunited Beyoncé’s All-Girl Band for Berklee Class
Professor’s Ensemble Classes Highlight Pop Stars’ Production, Performance Techniques New York, NY — Just a few short years ago, saxophonist Tia Fuller was rocking heels, skirts, and sequins as she […]
Not Just Will Smith -- His Family Members Are Also Very Successful in the Entertainment Industry
Nationwide — Will Smith is one of the world’s most successful and popular actors with a long history starring in some of our favorite films and television shows. However, he […]
R. Kelly Released From Prison Just 3 Days After Turning Himself in to the Police
Chicago, IL — R. Kelly, who has officially been charged with sexual assault, was released from prison after spending no more than 3 days behind bars. He was released from […]
Grammys’ Best Rap Album — Cardi B and Invasion of Privacy!
Nationwide — Cardi B made history at the 2019 Grammys after winning the best rap album for her album, Invasion of Privacy – she is the first solo woman to win […]
Actress Lunden De’Leon Joins Police Drama Series
Los Angeles, CA — It was recently announced that actress Lunden De’Leon (We’re the Millers, The Lakehouse) has been cast in the television police drama The Carson Brothers filming in […]
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro Denied Copyright For the "Carlton Dance" He Invented
Nationwide — Alfonso Ribeiro, the comical actor who created the “Carlton Dance” in the 1991 episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where he played Will Smith’s cousin Carlton, has been […]
Lindsay Guion, Album Producer + Contender for the 61st Grammy Awards, Launches Film + Soundtrack, "Therapy"
Nationwide — Therapy represents the point in the horizon where the future soul kisses the past. The project brings the sweet sincerity of classic soul to the swag-branded strains of […]
Hollywood Actor and Filmmaker Lewis T. Powell Shows Off His Culinary Skills in the Kitchen
Nationwide — Hollywood actor and filmmaker Lewis T. Powell is a man of many talents. Among those is cooking, which he does exceptionally well. When he is not acting, ‘hitting’ […]
Tangi Miller's Indie Film, "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life," to Premiere in LA at Pan African Film Festival on February 9th
Actress/ Producer and Director, Tangi Miller’s Latest Project “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” Stars Cisco Reyes and Jasmine Burke and Co-Stars Omar Gooding and Grammy Nominated Actress/ Songstress […]
5 of the Most Charitable NBA Players in 2018
Nationwide — Each month, The NBA rewards its players across the league with the Community Assist Award. This honor recognizes players for their generosity and determination to make their communities […]
Walter Payton: The Man Behind the NFL Man of the Year Award
Nationwide — Every year before the Super Bowl, the NFL rewards one player with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Named after the Chicago Bears legend, Walter Payton, […]
Philly’s Highly Anticipated Crime Drama, "The Probe," Set To Begin Filming!
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 – […]
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 […]
Trishauna Clarke Stars Alongside Maurice Hall in "The Seed" - Production Wraps This Week On First-Time Director Vanna James' Inspirational Debut
Former Ohio State Football Star and Mo-tivation Unlimited Producer Maurice Hall Leads Indie Feature That Defies L.A. Production Odds Nationwide — Production is wrapping this week on The Seed, the […]
Master P Says He Wants Rap Snacks to Go Public and Create More Black Wealth
Nationwide — Rapper Master P says Rap Snacks is considering going public as the brand looks for ways to expand Black ownership and create more opportunities for communities to build wealth. […]
Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Nine New Certified Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Singles
Nationwide — Megan Thee Stallion has added nine new RIAA certifications to her music achievements, including her first Diamond award. The Houston rapper also reached new milestones for several major […]
Kanye West to Perform Two Sold Out Concerts in Russia After UK Ban and European Concert Cancellations
Nationwide — Kanye West is set to perform two sold-out concerts in Russia despite being barred from entering the UK and losing several shows across Europe. The rapper continues to […]
Vivica A. Fox Stars in and Produces the New LMN Thriller “The Wrong Housemaid”
HYBRID Returns with Another Twisting Suspense Thriller Featuring April Hale, Michael Paré, Grace Field and Demetris Otis Nationwide — Acclaimed actress and producer Vivica A. Fox reunites with HYBRID for […]
Black Teen Battling Cancer Who Met Ludacris and Other Music Artists Sadly Passes Away
Nationwide — Leeland Harris, a 16-year-old African American teen from Atlanta, Georgia, died after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Days before his death, he was able […]
Will Smith to Star with Jaafar Jackson in New Action Thriller "Supermax" on Prime Video
Nationwide — Will Smith is set to star alongside Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, which will become Jaafar’s second major acting project after his breakout performance in […]
Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa Girls’ Leadership Academy Will Close After 20 Years
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey announced that her South African girls’ academy will close its current operations by the end of 2027. She shares plans to move toward a larger scholarship […]
Oprah Winfrey Reveals That She Was Born With a Different Name
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey revealed that the name she became famous for was not the name written on her birth certificate. The media mogul said she was actually born Orpah, but […]
Whoopi Goldberg in Trouble With the FCC For Urging Her Viewers to Vote for Candidates Who Oppose Trump
Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg sparked renewed controversy after her comments on The View appeared to urge viewers to support candidates who oppose President Trump. The remarks came while the daytime […]
Don Lemon Says He Is Considering 2028 Presidential Run, Believes He Could Be a "Really Good" President
Nationwide — Don Lemon said he is seriously considering a run for president in 2028 after years of being repeatedly asked about his political ambitions. The former CNN host said […]
Rapper Boosie Files Lawsuit After Paying $600K for Trump Pardon Deal That Never Happened
Nationwide — Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit over a failed presidential pardon effort, claiming he paid $600,000 for help securing clemency. The rapper is now seeking to recover part […]
LeBron James' Wife, Savannah, Responds to Criticism About Him Leaving the Lakers
Nationwide — Savannah James, the wife of NBA star LeBron James, defended her husband after critics reacted to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. She addressed the constant […]
Disney to Bring Back "The Cheetah Girls" With Raven-Symone and the Other Original Cast Members
Nationwide — The Cheetah Girls franchise is making a comeback with a new Disney movie titled The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. Original cast members Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan […]
Tiffany Haddish's 2022 DUI Case Heads to Trial After Judge Rejects Her Dismissal Request
Nationwide — Tiffany Haddish’s 2022 DUI case will move forward after a Georgia judge rejected her request to dismiss the charges. The actress and comedian is now set to face trial […]
Rapper Nipsey Hussle's Children Finally Receive Their $11 Million Inheritance 7 Years After His Death
Nationwide — Nipsey Hussle’s children, 17-year-old Emani and 9-year-old Kross, have received their inheritance from his estate through cash and other assets. The late rapper’s estimated $11 million estate was […]
Big Tigger's Wife Facing Years in Prison After Being Arrested for Kidnapping Charges
Nationwide — Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger, has been arrested in Georgia after authorities said she was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants from Maryland. Her […]
Mathew Knowles Says He Was Already a Millionaire Before Beyoncé’s Rise to Fame
Nationwide — Mathew Knowles is responding to claims that Beyoncé made him wealthy after she became famous. The music executive says he and his former wife, Tina Knowles, had already built […]
Brian McKnight Sparks Criticism After Controversial Interview With His Grandchildren's Stepfather
Nationwide — Singer Brian McKnight is facing renewed criticism after interviewing the stepfather of his estranged son’s children for his Fatherhood Fridays podcast. Their discussion about fatherhood and family relationships […]
Mara Brock Akil Needs $50M Budget to Make a "Girlfriends" Film Based on the Early 2000s TV Sitcom
Nationwide — Mara Brock Akil, creator and showrunner of the early 2000s TV sitcom Girlfriends, is working to bring the beloved series back as a feature film. She has the […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responds to Allegedly Being Broke, "I Still Have All My Houses"
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is responding to ongoing rumors that he is facing financial struggles. The undefeated boxing champion said his recent fights and business moves are not signs of […]
Footage Shows Big Tigger Somewhat Wrestling With His Wife Trying to Get His Phone Back
Nationwide — Recently released footage shows radio host Big Tigger somewhat wrestling with his wife and repeatedly asking for his phone back. In the video posted by Atlanta Black Star, […]
Jermaine Jackson Wins Court Ruling and is Not Required to Pay $6.5M for Abuse Allegations
Nationwide — Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of the Jackson 5, has won a court ruling that overturned a $6.5 million default judgment in a Los Angeles sexual assault […]
LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, But He is Not Retiring... No News Yet About Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will hit the free agent market this offseason, his agent confirmed. He is not retiring and plans to continue […]
Rapper 50 Cent Faces Backlash Over Performance at Donald Trump Jr's 4th of July Event
Nationwide — Rapper and media mogul 50 Cent is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he is set to perform at Donald Trump Jr.’s private 4th of July weekend celebration. […]
Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About Battling ALS at Age 39
Nationwide — Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He said doctors confirmed the condition last year after he began […]
Ray J Confirms Boxing Match With Orlando Brown Set for August Despite Recent Hospitalization
Nationwide — Singer Ray J has confirmed that he will fight actor Orlando Brown in a celebrity boxing match scheduled for August. The announcement comes after Ray J’s recent loss […]
Singer Alicia Keys Reveals Why She Told Her Dad to Stay Out of Her Life
Nationwide — Alicia Keys says she cut ties with her father when she was 13 years old after years of absence and repeated broken promises. A new documentary revisits the […]
Ice Cube and Nia Long to Star in Another "Are We There Yet?" Sequel After Nearly 20 Years
Nationwide — Ice Cube and Nia Long are set to reunite for another Are We There Yet? sequel. The actors return to the franchise as development begins on a new story […]
Whoopi Goldberg on the Knicks Accepting Trump's Invitation, "I Want Those Black Men to Stand in Our House"
Nationwide — After winning the NBA championship, the New York Knicks faced attention over a planned visit to the White House hosted by President Donald Trump. On “The View,” co-host […]
Actor Clifton Davis Credits Work and Family Support for Helping Him Stay Healthy at 80
Nationwide — Clifton Davis shares how he stays sharp and healthy at 80 while reflecting on his long career and role in Beyond the Gates. He credits work, routine, and […]
$90M Lawsuit Against Chris Brown Ends in Mistrial Because of Juror Misconduct
Nationwide — A Los Angeles civil trial involving Chris Brown ended in mistrial after juror misconduct disrupted the proceedings. The $90 million lawsuit centers on allegations tied to a 2020 […]