The NBA now has a new all-time scoring leader. LeBron James became the league’s highest scorer during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the visiting...

The Hip-Hop 50 tribute during last night’s Grammys was a highlight of the annual award show, but the omission of artists representing different regions and...

When we interviewed Method Man for his iconic ESSENCE cover last March, he told us about his hopes of starring in an action flick. Lamenting...

Method Man talks about going viral on the cover of ESSENCE, why he’ll always support Black excellence and what’s next for his acting career. The...

Samara Joy McLendon is feeling all of her middle name in this moment: The 23-year-old jazz singer — who performs under her first and middle...

BMF’s second season is in full swing, having garnered over 4 million viewers for its season premiere and an early pickup for its third season....

Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. has just been placed in a major hosting gig. The comedian, perhaps best known for his hilarious segments and quippy one-liners opposite...

The documentary Milisuthando begins with 2014 footage of the body of a naked woman by the statue of Nelson Mandela at Nelson Mandela square in...

The film Mami Wata is doing something different. Firstly, while many (well-made) films set on the African continent — at least those made by Africans...

Missy Elliott has yet another major career milestone under her belt, just in time to kick off Black History Month. The 5x Grammy Award-winner has...