Dallas, TX — Get ready for an empowering day at the Fifth Annual “Loving The Me I See” Girls’ Self-Esteem Workshop on Saturday, July 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 […]
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Award-Winning Director, Writer Alton Glass Makes History at the 18th Annual American Black Film Festival, ‘CRU’
— ‘CRU’ sweeps festival, nabs all awards in nominated categories — Los Angeles, CA — Celebrated director, writer, producer Alton Glass is no stranger to the American Black Film Festival […]
Singer/Songwriter Dominique Toney Debuts with Eclectic & Confessional Alternative Soul-Pop Song Cycle A Love Like Ours
— 11-song CD Features Special Guests Ray Parker Jr. and Dominique’s Father Kevin Toney (founding keyboardist of The Blackbyrds) — Nationwide — Prepare to see and hear a lot of […]
Actor Michael Ealy Speaks on "Barbershop 3," "Think Like A Man 3," and Why He Has Blue Eyes
Nationwide — Michael Ealy, the blue-eyed hunk was named one of People magazines’ “On the Verge” actors in the magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” 2002 and 2013 issues. Furthermore, he was […]
Las Vegas Comedian James Bean Releases Candid Account Of His Struggle With Suicide In "When The Humor Is Gone"
“James Bean has shown insight and understanding of the darkest moments of many people’s lives as well as ideas on how one could begin to create a life worth living […]
Think Twice About Going to See "Think Like a Man Too" -- Steve Harvey's Sequel Gets a 2 out 4 Rating
By Kam Williams Nationwide — The surprise hit Think Like a Man was #1 at the box-office over its opening weekend back in April of 2012. Inspired by Steve Harvey’s […]
Actress Lupita Nyong'o Beautifully Graces the Cover of Vogue Magazine's July 2014 Issue
Hollywood, CA — Finally, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is on the cover of the July 2014 issue of Vogue Magazine wearing a colorful printed Prada dress. Shot by photographer Mikael […]
Controversial, But Hilarious "Dear White People" Film Creates Viral Uproar -- Coming to Theatres in October
Hollywood, CA — The controversial, but hilarious film Dear White People tells the story of a riot that breaks out after white Ivy League college students throw a party mocking […]
Why We Love Ruby Dee and Will Miss Her -- Groundbreaking Actress and Civil Rights Activist Dies At Age 91
New Rochelle, NY — Ruby Dee, a well-respected actress and civil rights activist, has died at the age of 91. Her career spanned stage, radio, television and film, and she […]
Toni Braxton Tells Her Story of Hope, Healing and Redemption in New Memoir "Unbreak My Heart"
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Toni Michele Braxton was the eldest of six siblings born in Severn, Maryland to Evelyn and Pastor Michael Braxton. She hailed from a tight-knit, religious […]
What Ice Cube Had To Say About Apple Buying Dr. Dre's Headphone Company For $3 Billion
Nationwide — How does Ice Cube feel about Apple buying Dr. Dre’s headphone company for $3 billion? That was a question recently asked by Kam Williams during an interview with […]
Farewell To One of the Guys Who Taught Us How To Dougie -- Rapper JayAre Dies From Sickle Cell Anemia at Just 25 Years Old
Nationwide — Rapper JayAre of the group Cali Swag District has died over the weekend from Sickle Cell Anemia. The 25-year old was reportedly admitted into a hospital on Thursday […]
This Is What Happens When You Are Dumb Enough to Mess With Tichina Arnold -- Shoulda Just Kept Your Mouth Shut
Nationwide — Actress Tichina Arnold recently fired back after recording artist French Montana recently tried to start something on Instagram. Montana apparently re-posted a photo two weeks of Arnold sitting […]
Comedian/ Actor Tracy Morgan in Intensive Care After Serious Car Crash in New Jersey -- Truck Driver Arrested and Charged
New Brunswick, NJ — 45-year old Tracy Morgan, one of the co-stars in 30 Rock, is in intensive care after being involved in a serious car accident on the New […]
Michael Baisden Returns to a Movement He Helped Launch; Will Speak at the 5th Annual Beauty Supply Store Start-Up Summer Conference
Nationwide — Nationally syndicated radio host and community activist Michael Baisden will be the keynote speaker at the 5th annual Beauty Supply Store Start-Up Summer Conference on August 16th and […]
Actor Terry Crews Speaks Out on Donald Sterling: "We Need To Forgive Him" -- Is He Right?
Nationwide — Terry Crews recently did an interview with Kam Williams about his new movie “Blended”. During the interview, he also had something very compelling (and controversial) to say about […]
CBS Pulls the Plug on the Arsenio Hall Show After Just One Season
Hollywood, CA — The second round of the Arsenio Hall Show has been canceled after CBS, the show’s network, says the ratings were just not high enough. The late night […]
The Drama Begins: Angela Bassett Wants To Direct a Whitney Houston Lifetime Movie -- But Houston's Family Is Threatening a Lawsuit
Hollywood, CA — Award-winning actress Angela Bassett will soon make her directorial debut with a Lifetime original movie based on the life and career of singer Whitney Houston.
Legendary Author and Poet, Dr. Maya Angelou, Dies at the Age of 86
Winston-Salem, NC — Legendary author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou has died, according to her publicist Helen Brann. She passed away in her Winston-Salem, N.C. home after suffering from health […]
Dr. Ben Carson Offers A Powerful Cure To Get America On The Right Track
New Book, One Nation, Calls On Left And Right To Toss Aside Unanimity of Party Speech And Thought And Concentrate On Respectful Dialogue For Real Problem Solving “The John’s Hopkins […]
Two Legends Unite Forming a New Hip Hop Duo Known Collectively as the "White Crows"
Nationwide — For many years, true Hip Hop heads from coast to coast and worldwide have been asking: “What’s happened to our music?” The original Hip Hop aesthetic has given […]
Master P Says His New Reality Show "The Miller Dynasty" Will Be Based on Fatherhood and Running a Successful Independent Music Label With His Family
Nationwide — Master P AKA Percy Miller clears the air on his reality show refuting media gossip by TMZ and Wendy Williams.
"I Shot My Wife" -- Actor Michael Jace from "The Shield" and "Michael Jordan" TV Movie Calls 911 and Admits to Murdering His Wife
Los Angeles, CA — 51-year old actor Michael Jace, best known for playing Officer Julien Lowe on The Shield, has been charged with murdering his wife. Police say Jace called […]
Beyonce, Jay Z And Solange: "We are Family, We Have Moved On, and You Should Too!"
New York, NY — Jay-Z, wife Beyonce, and sister-in-law Solange have all released an exclusive statement to The Associated Press saying that they have worked through their differences and moved […]
Vocalist/Actress René Marie Performs May 15-18 @ Jazz At Lincoln Center With Her Acclaimed Eartha Kitt Tribute CD “I Wanna Be Evil: With Love To Eartha Kitt”
— Featured On NPR “All Things Considered”, The Dazzling Jazz Singer and Off-Broadway Star Will Feature Caribbean Trumpet Star Etienne Charles — New York, NY — René Marie – singer, […]
Entertainer Jammin Jay Lamont Completes Tour With R. Kelly and Tamar Braxton -- Now Preparing For the Southern Heritage Classic Weekend
Nationwide — Entertainer Jammin Jay Lamont, or known to millions as the Human iPod, has changed the game by taking comedy to another level. He has now taken his talents […]
Magic Johnson Responds To Donald Sterling's Comments, "I'm Upset... But I Will Pray For Him"
Los Angeles, CA — Former NBA star recently sat down with CNN’s Anderson Cooper to respond to comments made by L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling, when he said that Johnson […]
Actress Anika Noni Rose Talks About “Half of a Yellow Sun” -- Her Upcoming Film About Life and War in Nigeria in the 1960's
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose currently stars alongside Denzel Washington in the Broadway revival of A Raisin in the Sun. Her outstanding performance has […]
Hip-Hop Music Pioneer and Former Def Jam Exec Wes "Party" Johnson Dies
Nationwide — Radio Facts is reporting that music industry vet Wes “Party” Johnson has died. Johnson is most well-known for his tenure at Def Jam records. He was suffering from […]
Oh No He Didn't! Donald Sterling Criticized For Taking a Shot at Magic Johnson; Says "What Has He Done? He's Got AIDS"
Nationwide — LA Clippers Owner Donald Sterling is being criticized once again for making some controversial comments. This time, during a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper on his AC 360° […]
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Rapper Jay-Z Violently Attacked By Beyonce's Sister Solange While Riding in the Elevator
New York, NY — Rapper Jay-Z was recently caught on tape being violently assaulted by his wife Beyonce’s sister Solange. The three were riding alone in an elevator at the […]
You Go Girl! Actress Gabourey Sidibe Shares Some Inspiring Words About Beauty, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
New York, NY — Gabourey Sidibe, best known for her breakout performance in Precious opposite Mariah Carey and Mo’Nique, recently shared some words of encouragement for women all around the […]
Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder
Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]
Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at Age 52
Nationwide — Wu-Tang Clan co-founder and cultural architect Oliver “Power” Grant has sadly passed away at age 52. He was known for building the group’s business empire and creating the […]
Producer Teddy Riley Says He Regrets Saying He Would Work With R. Kelly Again
Nationwide — R&B legend Teddy Riley is apologizing for defending R. Kelly after suggesting he would help release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded in prison. Riley says his love for […]
Stephen A. Smith Downplays Racism, Says It's Not as "Prevalent" Anymore
Nationwide — Stephen A. Smith is under fire for saying that racism isn’t as widespread today and that most Americans judge people by character rather than skin color. The sports […]
Ray J Denies Using Fake Blood During Recent Performance
Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used fake blood around his eyes during his February 14 concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern online. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the […]
Barack Obama Says Trump's Racist Video of Him and Michelle is "Troubling"
Nationwide — Former President Barack Obama spoke out after President Donald Trump’s social media account posted a video showing him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. He called the […]
Kandi Burruss Says Her Ex-Husband Lives in Her Guest House, But Refuses to Pay Rent
Nationwide — Singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss says her estranged husband, Todd Tucker, has been living in her Atlanta guest house without paying rent or contributing to household and child […]
14-Year-Old Girl in R. Kelly Video That Got Him Convicted is Now Grown and Speaking Out
Nationwide — Reshona Landfair, who was 14 years old when a video leaked showing singer R. Kelly urinating on her, has finally revealed her identity and is sharing her story […]
Kid Rock Says Jay-Z is a “DEI Hire” for the Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Nationwide — Kid Rock is criticizing Jay-Z’s role as the executive producer of the Super Bowl halftime shows since 2020, calling him a “DEI hire” and linking recent NFL performances […]
Meet the 14-Year-Old Black Teen Talk Show Hosts Interviewing Millionaires
Nationwide — The youth-led talk show The Nick and JJ Show is leveling up with the expansion of one of its fan-favorite segments, “JJ’s Flexx Corner,” now reimagined as a […]
Kirk Franklin Criticizes Church Silence About ICE, Says "Jesus’ Momma and Daddy Were Immigrants"
Nationwide — Gospel singer Kirk Franklin criticized church leaders for staying silent on ICE actions affecting immigrant and Black communities. He urged faith leaders to speak out, citing Jesus’ immigrant roots […]
Rapper GloRilla Finally Speaks Out About Accusations of Abandoning Her Family
Nationwide — GloRilla is speaking out after her sister, Victoria “ScarFace” Woodz, accused her of abandoning their family, saying she hasn’t been supportive despite her fame. The Memphis rapper went live […]
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime Over $340M in Missing Fight Payouts
Nationwide — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is suing Showtime for $340 million, claiming the network and its executives helped divert his earnings. He alleges hidden accounts and unauthorized transactions cost […]
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show to End After Just Four Seasons
Nationwide — Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri is set to end after four seasons, with its run wrapping up in 2026. Producers say the decision reflects changes in daytime […]
Baseball Legend Frank Thomas Calls Out the Chicago White Sox After Being Left Out of Black History Month Graphic
Nationwide — Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas criticized the MLB’s Chicago White Sox after they left him out of a Black History Month graphic, saying the team overlooked his […]
Rapper Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior, Blames it on His Mental Health
Nationwide — Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has apologized for his antisemitic actions, including selling swastika T-shirts and making offensive statements. He said he wants forgiveness from those he […]
Rapper Nicki Minaj Continues to Join President Trump on Stage at His Events
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is set to appear at a Trump administration summit, promoting financial literacy for children while supporting early investment programs. The rapper says her involvement is about giving […]
Michelle Obama Turns 62 as Husband Barack Shares Sweet Message
Nationwide — First Lady Michelle Obama turned 62 this weekend, with Barack Obama marking the occasion through a heartfelt message. The celebration also coincided with her ongoing promotion of a […]
Former NFL Player Sam Beal Has Been Missing for Over 7 Months
Nationwide — Ex-NFL player Sam Beal, who is 29 years old, has been missing for more than 7 months, and his family is asking the public for help. The former […]
Comedian Druski Mocks Mega-Church Pastors in New Skit, Sparks Debate About the Black Church
Nationwide — Comedian Druski is making headlines with his latest church-themed skit that pokes fun at modern mega-church culture, mixing flashy fashion, dramatic preaching, and outrageous requests for money. The short […]
Stephen A. Smith Says He’s ‘Dead Serious’ About Running for President in 2028
Nationwide — Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith says he is seriously thinking about running for president in 2028, noting that people have encouraged him to consider it. He also expressed excitement […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sells His Private Jet for an Estimated $30M
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his matte black private jet just six months after being convicted on two federal prostitution-related charges. The move signals a major shift for the […]
Hip-Hop Artist John Forté, Known for His Work With the Fugees, Dies at 50
Nationwide — Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees, has died at 50. He died at his home on Martha’s Vineyard, leaving behind a lasting […]
Ray J Rushed to Hospital With Severe Pneumonia and Heart Pain
Nationwide — R&B singer and actor Ray J was recently rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after suffering from severe pneumonia and heart pain. Doctors are monitoring him closely as […]
Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from One of His Musicians
Nationwide — Will Smith is facing a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit from violinist Brian King Joseph, a former America’s Got Talent finalist. Joseph claims Smith’s tour team fired him […]
Award-Winning Actress Dawnn Lewis’ A New Day Foundation Sponsors Elementary STEM Clubs for Underserved Chicago Students
Nationwide — Frost Equity Initiative, a Los Angeles-based STEM education nonprofit, is expanding access to high-quality elementary STEM programs thanks to funding from A New Day Foundation, founded by award-winning […]
Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music
Nationwide — The iconic sound, style, and sisterhood of one of the greatest girl groups of all time will take center stage with the Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute, an unforgettable […]
Jay-Z Reportedly Invests $500M in K-Pop Music, Lifestyle, and Entertainment Brands
Nationwide — Jay-Z is stepping into the global K-Pop market with a $500 million investment fund. His firm, MarcyPen Capital Partners, is partnering with South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to help […]
Russell Simmons Responds to Ex-Wife Kimora's Comments About Their Relationship
Nationwide — Record executive and entrepreneur Russell Simmons responded to claims from his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, that she doesn’t have a relationship with her children’s fathers. He said he […]
Everything to Know About Diddy's Daddy, the Late Melvin Combs
Nationwide — Everyone is talking about 50 Cent’s new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs on Netflix, and this has sparked new interest in an exclusive story published by Vibe years […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
Former NBA Star Michael Jordan Sues NASCAR in a Federal Antitrust Case
Nationwide — Michael Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing, is suing NASCAR in a federal antitrust case that could shake the sport’s foundation. He and his partner Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR’s […]