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Will Smith Announces First Album In Over 20 Years, ‘Based On A True Story’
After more than two decades, GRAMMY-winning artist, actor, and entertainment icon Will Smith is returning to music with his long-awaited album, Based on a True...
WATCH: Damson Idris Stars In Official ‘F1’ Trailer
Buckle up, because the first trailer for F1, the high-octane racing thriller has officially dropped. Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, this new film takes...
Lizzo Sets The Scene For Her Comeback Album With “Still Bad”
Lizzo is back with her latest single, “Still Bad,” which she released earlier today. The track serves as the second single from her forthcoming fifth...
The Spirit Of Black Creativity Lives On With Hampton University Museum’s Reopening
Black cultural institutions are more than just buildings filled with artifacts; they are guardians of history, protectors of truth, and spaces where narratives can be...
WATCH: Forest Whitaker And Rome Flynn Star In Official Trailer For MGM+’s ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Season 4
Today, MGM+ officially dropped the first trailer for Godfather of Harlem Season 4, giving fans a thrilling glimpse into the next chapter of Bumpy Johnson’s...
How Queen Loany’s Digital Art Became A Cultural Time Capsule
Charlotte-based multi-hyphenate creative Saloan Goodwin Dunlap, aka Queen Loany, may be known present-day for her digital pop art creations, but her artistic journey goes much...
WATCH: The Stars Of AppleTV+’s ‘Dope Thief’ Discuss Building Chemistry On-Screen
Ahead of Dope Thief’s highly anticipated premiere on Apple TV+, stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura sat down with ESSENCE to discuss the intense, high-stakes world of...
WATCH: Joey Bada$$ Speaks On Why Audiences Gravitate Towards “Unique” In ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
Rapper and actor Joey Bada$$ speaks on the rising popularity of his character “Unique,” and anticipation of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4, and...
WATCH: Patina Miller On Balancing Her Character Arc In ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, Patina Miller opened up about the evolution of Raquel “Raq” Thomas as Power Book III: Raising Kanan heads into...
WATCH: MeKai Curtis On The Growth And Development Of Kanan Stark
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...