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Okla Jones
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Get Ready For ESSENCE Festival 2026 With This Pre-Game Playlist
Every summer, ESSENCE turns New Orleans into the heartbeat of Black culture. Music pours out of the Caesars Superdome, conversations spill into the streets, and…
Boots Riley Breaks Down ‘I Love Boosters,’ Class Politics, And Comedy On Screen
From Sorry to Bother You to I’m a Virgo, Boots Riley has built a reputation for creating stories from a unique perspective. His latest project,…
Inside The ‘Nemesis’ Premiere: Courtney A. Kemp And Cast Preview Netflix’s New Crime Thriller
Netflix brought the cast and creators of Nemesis to Inglewood earlier this week for a premiere event ahead of the show’s debut, giving audiences an…
‘BLOCC PARTY’ Brings Issa Rae And Prentice Penny Back To The World Of ‘Insecure’
Issa Rae and Prentice Penny are revisiting the world of Insecure through a new podcast celebrating the legacy of the acclaimed HBO series. Released through…
Hip-Hop Has Always Addressed Mental Health, And These Songs Prove It
“See, to live, is to suffer—but to survive, is to find meaning in the suffering.” I first heard DMX speak those words in November of…
Victoria Monét Releases “Let Me” Live Rendition Video Ahead Of Summer Tour With Bruno Mars
Victoria Monét is continuing the rollout of her latest era with the release of the live rendition video for “Let Me.” Directed by Kanya Iwana,…
Kevin Hart Leads Netflix Comedy ‘72 Hours’ Alongside Teyana Taylor And Mason Gooding
Kevin Hart is stepping back into movie mode this summer with the upcoming Netflix film 72 Hours. The streamer has officially released the first trailer…
Jon Batiste To Release ‘Black Mozart’ On Juneteenth, Followed By Two Monk-Inspired Albums
Jon Batiste is preparing for quite an ambitious run of releases. Today, the multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning musician announced three new studio albums, beginning with Black…
‘I Love Boosters,’ ‘Is God Is,’ ‘The Chi’ Premiere, And The Films And TV Shows To Watch This Month
It’s been an exciting year in the industry if we’re talking about the film and television landscape—shows like Paradise, Hijack, and Euphoria all made triumphant…
Local Love: Kermit Ruffins Keeps The Traditions Of Jazz Music Alive
No one represents New Orleans culture quite like Kermit Ruffins. For decades, the trumpeter, vocalist, and bandleader has kept the sound of the city moving…