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Gary Tyler’s Powerful Story Is Woven Throughout New Exhibition, ‘We Are The Willing’
In 1974, when he was only 16 years of age, Gary Tyler was falsely charged with the murder of a white youth in Destrehan, Louisiana,...
Lil Baby’s New Restaurant Opens In Atlanta, Features An Interior Designed By A Black Woman
Friday, The Seafood Menu Restaurant & Lounge, the first restaurant owned by recording artist, philanthropist and businessman Lil Baby, opened its doors to the general...
LeBron James, Angel Reese, Patrick Mahomes Win Big At The 2023 ESPYs
The 2023 ESPYs was truly a night to remember. Held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, this year’s ceremony took place without a host...
The 2023 Emmy Awards: Keke Palmer, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Dominique Fishback, Among List Of Nominees
Today, Community star Yvette Nicole Brown announced this year’s nominees for the 75th Annual Emmy Awards, alongside Television Academy chair Frank Scherma. Leading all nominees...
FIRST LOOK: LaKeith Stanfield’s Apple TV+ Horror Series ‘The Changeling’ Sets Premiere Date
Today, Apple TV+ today released a first look at The Changeling, an upcoming drama starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee LaKeith Stanfield. The eight-part...
Issa Rae’s Raedio Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Def Jam Recordings
Today, Raedio, the “audio everywhere” division of Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media, has announced a multi-year partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The news follows Raedio’s recent...
Max Announces Premiere Date For ‘Rap Sh!t’ Season Two
Today, Max announced that Season 2 of Issa Rae’s comedy series Rap Sh!t premieres Thursday, August 10, with two episodes. The remaining six shows will...
Jamie Foxx Waves To Fans In First Sighting Since “Medical Complication”
Yesterday, actor, comedian, and singer Jamie Foxx was photographed for the first time since experiencing a “medical complication” in April, which led to a subsequent...
‘Hip Hop Til Infinity’ Celebrates Hip Hop’s Growth Over The Years
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hip Hop Til Infinity – an immersive trip across 50 years of Hip Hop – will open at Hall...
The 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture’s Final Night Highlighted Women In Hip Hop
The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture ended on high note, with some amazing artists blowing the roof off of the Superdome in New Orleans. Janelle...