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Alex Newell And J. Harrison Ghee Make History At The 2023 Tony Awards
Sunday night at the 2023 Tony Awards was an amazing evening for BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ community. Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee made history...
‘Wild ‘N Out’s 20th Season: Nick Cannon On The Show’s Talent, Impact And Future
Since 2005, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild’ N Out continues to be a groundbreaking series filled with viral moments, and has become a staple in popular...
Janelle Monáe – ‘The Age Of Pleasure’ Review: A Soulful Soundtrack To A Liberating Summer
Since the release of their solo debut in 2010, Janelle Monáe has reached the heights of the entertainment industry. Critically acclaimed albums, award-winning films and...
The 2023 Roots Picnic Featured An Amazing Lineup Filled With Surprises!
Over the past weekend, award-winning hip-hop group The Roots hosted their annual Roots Picnic at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA. The weekend...
Lorna Courtney Is Finding Personal And Professional Growth With ‘& Juliet’
At a young age, Lorna Courtney knew that she wanted to be an entertainer. Growing up in the South Ozone Park section of Queens, an...
Singer Bobby Rush On Little Richard’s Impact, Influence, And Cultural Legacy
The word “fearless” perhaps best defines the late Little Richard. A pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll who broke the color barrier in the 1950s with...
Exclusive: ‘Superstar: Aaliyah’ Chronicles The Life And Career Of A Beloved Artist
ABC News released the powerful trailer for the upcoming special titled Superstar: Aaliyah, which will center around the late singer and actress Aaliyah Haughton. The...
Omari Hardwick On Continuing To Hone His Craft: “That’s What Inspires Me, Just The Opportunity To Grow.”
Omari Hardwick has crafted a career that most entertainers would envy. He made his feature film debut in 2002 with Circles, and since then, the...
Penda Diakité’s ‘Mansa Musso’ Celebrates Women In West African History Through Art
For Penda Diakité, art has been a pivotal part of her life for as long as she can remember. As the child of two artists...
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Announces Summer Rollout Featuring A Masterclass Led By Niecy Nash-Betts
Today, Ava DuVernay’s company ARRAY announced a rollout of new content in the coming months, which features an ode to the late Jean-Michel Basquiat, a...