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First Look: Malcolm D. Lee Expands ‘The Best Man’ Franchise With Debut Novel
More than 25 years after The Best Man captured hearts on the big screen, filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee is bringing his beloved characters to the...
Viola Davis On Power, Parenthood, And Playing The President In ‘G20’
In G20, Viola Davis transforms into U.S. President Danielle Sutton—a leader thrust into chaos when terrorists siege the G20 summit. As the first female president...
How Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin & Christopher Farrar Built The First Family In ‘G20’
In the gripping Prime Video action-thriller G20, family becomes both motivation and lifeline amid political mayhem. During a recent conversation with Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin,...
When Hip-Hop And Classical Collide: Nas To Perform ‘Illmatic’ Live With The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
In what will prove to be an iconic fusion of hip-hop and classical music, Nas will join forces with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a...
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...