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Danielle Brooks On Representation, ‘Minecraft,’ And Making A Film Her Kid Will Love
Danielle Brooks opened up about her role in A Minecraft Movie, a genre-blending adventure packed with action, comedy, and heart. Brooks, who plays the bold...
Exclusive: Actor And Director Jerah Milligan Wants Black Men To Have Their Golden Moment
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out. He addressed that reality with his...
Marvin Gaye’s 1974 Comeback Concert Has Audiences Listening Over 50 Years Later
“It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to bring this gentleman on,” Wally Cox said to the raucous crowd. “Five years this man...
WATCH: Tyler Lepley And RonReaco Lee On The Complexity Of Their Characters In ‘Duplicity’
In Tyler Perry’s latest thriller Duplicity, actors Tyler Lepley and RonReaco Lee step into complex, morally layered roles that push them into unfamiliar territory. In...
Kat Graham And Meagan Tandy Get Real About Corruption, Police Violence And Working With Tyler Perry
In Duplicity, Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Meagan Tandy and Kat Graham take on roles that challenge perception, morality, and trust. In a sit-down with ESSENCE,...
Black Leads And Bold Stories: The Spring TV Lineup You Need To Watch
This spring, television is finally catching up to something we’ve always known: Black stories aren’t one-size-fits-all. From the surreal, soulful layers of Government Cheese to...
Lex Scott Davis Talks Her Turn in ‘Suits LA,’ And Trusting the Journey
As Suits LA continues to roll on NBC, actress Lex Scott Davis is stepping into a defining moment in her career as the sharp, savvy...
From Podcasts to Panels, ‘Femmeland At Sea’ Brings Sisterhood To The Open Water
Femme It Forward is setting sail with the debut of Femmeland At Sea, a first-of-its-kind, women-centered cruise experience launching February 20–23, 2026. The trailblazing music...
WATCH: Jamie Foxx, Reginald Hudlin And Shola Lynch On Creating ‘Number One On The Call Sheet’
In an exclusive interview, Jamie Foxx, Reginald Hudlin, and Shola Lynch opened up about the making of Number One on the Call Sheet, the powerful...
Mary J. Blige To Livestream Her First-Ever Headlining Show At Madison Square Garden
Mary J. Blige is about to make history once again. The global icon and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will headline Madison Square Garden for the first...