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Keke Palmer Named As Host Of 2023 Soul Train Awards
Today, BET announced Emmy Award-winning actress, musical artist, producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer as the host of the 2023 Soul Train Awards. In addition to...
DC Young Fly Shines As The New Host Of VH1’s ‘Celebrity Squares’
Born and raised in Atlanta, DC Young Fly has crafted a career for himself that many people would envy. He launched his career through social...
André 3000 Announces Solo Debut Album, ‘New Blue Sun’
André 3000 just shook up the entire music industry. In an exclusive interview with NPR Music’s Rodney Carmichael, the iconic rapper announced that his debut...
Drake Announces 2024 ‘It’s All A Blur’ Concert Tour With J. Cole
Fresh off the heels of his tour with 21 Savage, Drake is headed back out on the road next year. Today, the Grammy Award-winning musician...
Nik Walker On Black Theater, Gratitude And The New Musical, ‘Spamalot’
Nik Walker’s creativity knows no bounds. In addition to appearing in Broadway productions such as Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud, and Motown the Musical, he’s also...
SZA And Victoria Monét Lead Nominations For 2024 Grammy Awards
The 2024 Grammy nominations have finally arrived. SZA leads all nominees for this year’s ceremony with 9, followed by Victoria Monét, who received 7, and...
ESSENCE CEO Caroline Wanga Discusses Authenticity, Purpose And Legacy At Spelman College
On November 9, 2023, President & CEO of ESSENCE Ventures Caroline Wanga sat down with President of Spelman College Helene D. Gayle for a Fireside...
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement To End Four-Month Strike
SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with studios, ending the longest actors’ strike in the history of Hollywood. On...
There’s No Limit To Gizelle Bryant And Robyn Dixon’s ‘Reasonably Shady’ Podcast
For eight seasons, Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant have been pivotal to the success of the wildly popular reality series The Real Housewives of Potomac....
Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
This weekend, Missy Elliott was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first woman rapper to achieve this accolade. She...