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All Six Seasons of "A Different World" Coming to Netflix This February

The cast from A Different World

Nationwide — All six seasons of A Different World, the iconic sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1993, will be available on Netflix starting February 7th. The series, which featured a […]

Rapper Nelly Defends Performance at Trump's Inaugural Ball Amid Backlash

Nelly

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly is facing backlash after reports surfaced that he will perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural balls. He insists that his decision is not political […]

Rapper Nelly Reportedly to Perform at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball

Nelly

Nationwide — Rapper Nelly, 48, is set to perform at one of President-elect Donald Trump’s three official inaugural balls on Monday, according to sources familiar with the inauguration plans reported […]

Black Photographer Unveils Groundbreaking Art Exhibition & Book “Beautiful, I Am!” at Florida A&M University

Stan Johnson

Art Exhibition to Open January 16, 2025, at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Book and Showcase Celebrating Black Beauty, Empowerment, and Multigenerational Stories Tallahassee, FL — Stan Johnson, acclaimed fine […]

Over 125 Authors to Be Featured at 2025 Black Romance Book Fest with 1,800+ Readers and Enthusiasts Expected to Attend

Black Romance Book Fest authors

Nationwide — The 2025 Black Romance Book Fest is set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, bringing together over 1,800 readers, literary enthusiasts, […]

Hoda Kotb Officially Leaves NBC's 'Today' After Nearly 20 Years

Hoda Kotb

Nationwide — Hoda Kotb, the co-host of NBC’s Today, said goodbye on Friday, ending her nearly 20-year run with the morning show. During her farewell, Kotb expressed gratitude, recalling memories […]

Simone Biles Named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, Most Decorated Gymnast in History

Simone Biles

Nationwide — Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, has been named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. The 7-time Olympic gold medalist shared that she never expected […]

Black Woman Makes History as the First Artist to Create Super Bowl Logo and Theme Art for the NFL

Queen Tahj Williams and the Super Bowl Logo

Nationwide — Queen Tahj Williams, a 26-year-old African American woman from New Orleans, is making history as the first artist to design both the Super Bowl logo and its theme […]

Nelly and Ashanti to Star in New Docuseries on Peacock Following Their Life as a Couple and New Parents

Nelly and Ashanti

Nationwide — Hip hop couple Nelly and Ashanti are currently filming a new docuseries that will follow their personal and professional lives. The show will also highlight their journey as […]

Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Apologizes for Controversial Outfit, Dance Moves at Jamaican Concert

Kirk Franklin

Nationwide — Kirk Franklin has apologized to the Christian community for his outfit and dance moves during his performance at a Jamaican concert. In a YouTube video posted this past […]

Rapper Joe Budden Charged, Went to Neighbor's House With No Clothes on

Joe Budden

Nationwide — Rapper and podcaster Joe Budden was charged with lewdness after being caught naked on Ring Camera footage outside his neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater, New Jersey. Budden, who has […]

Actress Gabourey Sidibe and Her Husband Celebrate the Holidays With Their 8-Month-Old Twins

Gabourey Sidibe with her husband Brandon and twin babies

Nationwide — Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe and her husband, Brandon Frankel, marked their first Christmas as parents with a heartwarming video shared on social media. The couple, along with […]

LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Record of Most Regular NBA Season Minutes Played

Lebron James

Nationwide — LeBron James achieved another monumental milestone in his legendary career on Thursday night, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in regular season minutes played. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar […]

New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years

Beyond the Gates

Nationwide — Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major […]

34-Year-Old Black Woman Makes History as the Oldest Winner of Miss France Pageant

Angelique Angarni-Filopon

Nationwide — Angelique Angarni-Filopon, 34, has made history as the oldest woman to win the Miss France crown. Hailing from Martinique, she won the Miss France 2024 pageant, which recently […]

New Black Superheroes Stand Out in ODB Themed Graphic Novel, “A Lyrical Ruckus in the City”

ODB Lyrical Ruckus in the City

Nationwide — An ode to two of the biggest characters in hip-hop – New York City and Wu Tang’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the graphic novel ODB: A Lyrical Ruckus in […]

Music Journalist Darryl James to Release New Book, "Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to Monster

Becoming Diddy by Darryl James

The Book Covers 360 Degrees of the Disgraced Mogul Nationwide — Darryl James, author, publisher, journalist, and filmmaker, releases Becoming Diddy: The Making of Sean John Combs, From Mogul to […]

Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children

Dr. Anndretta and Stacy Kirk

Nationwide — Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and […]

"Vulture," a Thrilling New Film, Exposes the Dark Hypocrisy of the Hip Hop Music Industry

Vulture movie artwork

Nationwide — Uprise Films announces the release of Vulture, a thrilling new film that exposes the dark underbelly and hypocrisy of the Hip Hop music industry that will leave audiences […]

Steve Mensch, the President of Tyler Perry Studios Dies in Plane Crash

Steve Mensch and Tyler Perry

Nationwide — Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died in a single-seater plane crash in Florida on Friday night. Mensch, who was 62 years old, was piloting the […]

Shedeur Sanders Wins Prestigious College Football Award

Shedeur Sanders

Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, a 22-year-old quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, recently won the prestigious 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, a major honor for college football’s top upperclassman quarterbacks.

Black Relationship Expert to Host 2-Day Event Teaching Women "How to Attract Quality Men"

Dr. Casandra Henriquez

Nationwide — High-achieving women searching for clarity and confidence in their dating lives now have a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez, America’s Go-To Love Coach, is hosting the […]

The Weeknd Sells Out Rose Bowl Concert in Less Than an Hour, 300K Fans Tried to Buy Tickets

The Weeknd

Nationwide — The Weeknd has sold out his upcoming one-night-only show at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium in less than an hour. More than 300,000 fans rushed to buy tickets for […]

Black Writer/ Poet from Florida Releases Collection of 100 Poems Inspired by Tupac Shakur

Davon Ansley

Nationwide — Rising author Davon Ansley has officially launched his debut poetry collection, Living…, a heartfelt compilation of 100 poems that resonate with readers around the globe. Released on July […]

Diddy's Son, Justin Combs, Banned From Renting L.A. Homes For Parties

Justin Combs

Nationwide — Justin Combs, the 30-year-old son of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has reportedly been blacklisted from renting homes in Los Angeles due to his alleged behavior at luxury rental properties. […]

TV Personality Aaron Jordan Jr. Signs Distribution Deal with Vision Films Inc. to Bring His Movie “Dating My Past” to Global Audiences

Aaron Jordan, filmmaker of Dating My Past movie

Nationwide — Famous American TV personality and relationship expert Aaron Jordan Jr. has announced his signing of a distribution deal with Vision Films Inc. to help bring his long-anticipated movie, […]

Black Country Artist Shaboozey Snubbed by CMA Awards Despite Having Longest-Running #1 Song

Shaboozey

Nationwide — Shaboozey, a 29-year-old Nigerian-American artist from Woodbridge, Virginia, arrived at the 2024 CMA Awards riding high on a wave of success. As a first-time nominee, he received nods […]

R&B Singer Khalid Confirms That He is Gay, Says "I Am Not Ashamed"

Khalid

Nationwide — Khalid is speaking openly about his sexuality, affirming his happiness and self-acceptance after being outed on social media. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) this […]

Bronny James is the Highest Paid Player in the G League But Ranks Almost Last

Lebron and Bronny

Nationwide — When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, the 20-year-old son of LeBron James, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, expectations were mixed. While some […]

Mike Tyson Rejects Evander Holyfield's Offer to Fight Him Again in the Ring

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield

Nationwide — Evander Holyfield, now 62 years old, has expressed interest in a trilogy fight against 58-year-old Mike Tyson. This comes after Tyson recently faced Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, […]

Singer-Rapper Kershey Brings Ivy League Cred to the Urban Music Scene

Kershey

Nationwide — In a music category where “street cred” has often preceded success, Brooklyn native Kershey is remixing the rules by introducing “Ivy League cred” into the mix. The singer, […]

Groundbreaking New Book "Black Film Through a Psychodynamic Lens" Explores Psychological Depths of Black Cinema

Katherine Marshall Woods, author of Black Film Through Psychodyamic Lens

Nationwide — PsychMinded Media is thrilled to announce the release of Black Film Through a Psychodynamic Lens, a groundbreaking new book by acclaimed media psychologist, Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods. This […]

Meet the People Behind the Newest Documentary on Black Land, Wealth, Housing and the Resilience of a Small-Town Community

Kristen Larue Bond and Pierre Bagley

Nationwide — Meet Kristen LaRue Bond and Pierre Bagley, the two faces behind LEXINGTON… Resilience in the Redline, an award-winning documentary about Black land, wealth, housing, and the resilience of […]

Ray J Implies That Celebrities Are Paying Off Diddy Victims to Stay Quiet

Ray J and Diddy

Nationwide — Ray J has recently claimed that numerous celebrities are so alarmed by their connections to Sean “Diddy” Combs that they’re allegedly paying accusers to keep silent as part […]

Author to Release New Book, "AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture"

Shirley Neal, author of Afrocentric Style book

Nationwide — Filled with more than 200 color and black-and-white photos, Afrocentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture by author, screenwriter, and TV/Film Producer, Shirley Neal, […]

Move Over, Dog Man – RoboKid is Here! The Black Hero Ready to Dominate Kids’ Bookshelves

RoboKid by Mark Chapman

New Action-Packed Children’s Book Launches Nationwide — Calling all Dog Man and Captain Underpants fans! Get ready for your next obsession — A Schoolyard Legend is Born: RoboKid in The […]

New York Bound: "Bronzeville The Musical" Set to Make Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater

Bronzeville The Musical

A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago Nationwide — In a groundbreaking move, the Mahdi Theatre Company is set to unveil “Bronzeville […]

Actor Denzel Washington Reportedly Confronted Diddy at One of His Parties

Sean Diddy Combs and Denzel Washington

Nationwide — In a resurfaced story from 2003, Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington allegedly confronted Sean “Diddy” Combs at one of his notorious parties, stirring fresh discussion about the music mogul’s […]

Jennifer Hudson Questions Rapper Common’s Comments About Marriage

Jennifer Hudson and Common

Nationwide — Jennifer Hudson recently left her audience intrigued on The Jennifer Hudson Show when she playfully addressed her boyfriend, Common, about his recent remarks on marriage. The couple, who […]

3 Chambers Fest Announces Early Bird Pass Sale

3 Chambers Fest

Festival returns to Wilmington, NC for its second year Nationwide — 3 Chambers Fest returns to downtown Wilmington, North Carolina for its second year on December 4-7, 2024. Early Bird […]

Grammy-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis and His Uptown Orchestra Celebrate Hometown New Orleans Heroes with New Album

Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Orchestra

“Soooo New Orleans!” — Allen Morrison, DownBeat “You’re gonna feel like you’re at a street party in the Crescent City with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis leading the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.” — […]

A Capella Ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock Announce 2024-2025 Appearance Dates to Celebrate Band’s 50 Years and Beyond Tour

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Nationwide — Critically acclaimed a cappella group and social justice champions, Sweet Honey In The Rock, proudly announce new tour dates for the fall and spring of 2025 in commemoration […]

Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award

Owners and staff at Jengo Facilities

Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]

Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2024 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries Foundation

Melanated Cares Foundation Annual Camping Retreat

Nationwide — The Melanated Cares Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor […]

Riverside Hawks Class of 2030 Boys Basketball Team Take Home AAU National Championship Trophy – 2nd Year in a Row

Riverside Hawks

Father and son lead the team to championship – coach Hector “Hec” Almodóvar and Amare Almodovar inspire with combination of team spirit and hard work Nationwide — The young basketball […]

Award-Winning Black Director to Bring “A Raisin in the Sun” Stage Play to Sacramento

James Ellison, director of A Raisin in the Sun stageplay in Sacramento

There Will Also Be Talk Back Sessions/ Panels After Several of the Performances Nationwide — Carrie’s Touch, a Black-owned breast cancer awareness organization, is proud to announce the upcoming production […]

Gymnast Jordan Chiles Stripped of Her Bronze Medal, But New Video Proves She Did Everything Right

Jordan Chiles

Nationwide — In a fresh twist to the ongoing Olympic gymnastics controversy, Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final is once again under scrutiny. USA Gymnastics announced […]

Beyonce's Nonprofit Donates $500K to Support Black Cowboys and Cowgirls

Black cowboys and cowgirls

Nationwide — Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is making a significant impact by shining a spotlight on Black cowboys and equestrian culture, not just through her music but also through her philanthropic efforts. […]

2024 Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. Black United States Pageant Winners Crowned

2024 Black United States Pageant Winners

Nationwide — The Black United States® pageant crowned the winners of the 2024 competition on June 19, 2024. The event highlighted contestants from across the United States by showcasing their […]

Netflix to Develop "A Different World" Spin-Off Series About Dwayne and Whitley's Daughter Being in College

Dwayne and Whitley in the new A Different World Netflix series

Nationwide — Exciting news for fans of “A Different World,” Netflix is currently in the early stages of developing a sequel series that will follow the adventures of Dwayne and […]

50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story

50 Cent

Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]

Black Woman Sports Executive of 20 Years Launches New TV Sports Competition Show For Athletes

Alexis Levi

Nationwide — Alexis Levi, Founder and CEO of Next Sports Pro LLC, is launching a new TV show called The Next American Sports Pro Competition. It’s the latest and greatest […]

HBCU Grad/Filmmaker Gifts Over 400 Laptops to Students in Need and Creates Free Family-Friendly Streaming Network

Tim Greene

Nationwide — Award-winning filmmaker and radio personality Tim Greene played tennis for two HBCUs, Hampton University and Livingstone College, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management with […]

TrioFest, a Father & Daughter Run Festival Returns to Bring the Flavor of the Caribbean to the DMV

Triofest Festival

Third Annual TrioFest, Wine, Jerk & Curry Festival Moves To Charles County Promising An Impressive Line-Up, Wine Tasting & Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. Nationwide — TrioFest, the highly anticipated annual celebration […]

A Black American's Journey Back to Africa Just Might Earn Him a Grammy

Chad Harper and Kunta Official Beats

Nationwide — On a one-way ticket to Africa, Chad Harper left Brooklyn, NY in the fall of 2016. He settled in Kenya where he connected with Kunta Official Beats, a […]

Chris Redding Makes Waves In Music Advocating for Mental Health and Neurodiversity

Chris Redding

Nationwide — Chris Redding, a recording artist and dedicated neurodiversity advocate, is making waves in the music industry and beyond with his latest album, “Visions of Sounds.” As a neurodivergent […]

Rapper Lil Durk’s 10-Year-Old Son Shoots His Stepfather in Defense of His Mom

Lil Durk son shoots his stepfather

Nationwide — Last week, a 10-year-old boy, the biological son of rapper Lil Durk, shot his stepfather to protect his mother during a domestic dispute, possibly related to custody issues. […]

Actor Columbus Short Apologizes For Saying That Black Women Are ‘Untrainable’

Columbus Short

Nationwide — Actor Columbus Short has issued an apology after he strongly insinuated in a clip on

Keith Lee Explains Why He Dropped Taraji P. Henson’s Rose on the Floor at the BET Awards

Keith Lee and Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — At the 2024 BET Awards, host Taraji P. Henson made the mistake of misidentifying Keith Lee in the audience. Afterwards, she gave him a rose and he was […]

Will Smith Performs New Song 'You Can Make It' With Kirk Franklin at BET Awards

Will Smith performing at the BET Awards

Nationwide — Will Smith made a triumphant return to the stage at the 2024 BET Awards, debuting his new song “You Can Make It” and thrilling fans with an energetic […]

NeNe Leakes to Return to Reality TV with New Series on Lifetime Network

Nene Leakes

Nationwide — Get ready to laugh out loud this summer on Lifetime with a new caught-on-video clip series that explores an everyday facet of life – love. Debuting July 1st […]

Black Culinary Artist and Visionary Competes in Carla Hall’s “2024 Favorite Chef” Amidst Health Challenges a Resilient Journey

Chef Claude

Nationwide — In an extraordinary twist of fate, Chef Claude, a passionate home cook with vision has found himself on the grand stage of Carla Hall’s 2024 Favorite Chef competition. […]

Documentary About the Founder of the Black History Mobile Museum Selected for Essence Film Festival

Dr. Khalid El-Hakim

Nationwide — Reel Sung Productions is thrilled to announce that a documentary called Living Proof: Dr. Khalid’s Black History Mobile Museum directed by Mr. Wave of the legendary New York […]

Meet the Black Mom Who is Donating 10,000 Free Copies of Her Book to Organizations That Help Children

Tera Carissa Hodges

Nationwide — Tera Carissa Hodges, an African American mom, life coach, and author has released her children’s book I Am: A Little One’s Guide to Affirmations this summer all over […]