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Okla Jones
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Shamon Brown Jr. And Mike V. Epps Reflect On The Final Season Of ‘The Chi’
After eight seasons, The Chi is preparing to say goodbye. Since premiering in 2018, Lena Waithe’s Chicago-based drama has become one of the defining Black…
Swizz Beatz And Alicia Keys Bring ‘Giants’ Exhibition To San Diego
“Whoa,” Alicia Keys says, looking up at the wall-sized work in front of her. “This is crazy.” Keys has just stepped into the first floor…
Exclusive: Chloe Bailey Faces A Dangerous Family In Malcolm D. Lee’s ‘Strung’ [Trailer]
Peacock has released the first trailer for Strung, the upcoming psychological thriller directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring Chloe Bailey. The film is scheduled…
R&B Rising: Mýa On ‘Retrospect,’ Staying Creative, And What Success Really Means
Mýa is back in the spotlight, and it’s for good reason. Although it’s been almost a decade since the release of her previous album, she’s…
Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, And Mariah The Scientist Lead The 2026 BET Awards Nominations
Today, the nominations for the BET Awards 2026 have officially arrived, highlighting some of the biggest names Black entertainment. This year, Cardi B leads the…
Scene Stealers: Y’lan Noel, Matthew Law, And The Story Behind ‘Nemesis’
Netflix’s Nemesis opens with a familiar setup—a detective chasing a criminal who always seems one step ahead. But once the series moves forward, it becomes…
Get Ready For ESSENCE Festival 2026 With This Pre-Game Playlist
Every summer, ESSENCE turns New Orleans into the heartbeat of Black culture. Music pours out of the Caesars Superdome, conversations spill into the streets, and…
Boots Riley Breaks Down ‘I Love Boosters,’ Class Politics, And Comedy On Screen
From Sorry to Bother You to I’m a Virgo, Boots Riley has built a reputation for creating stories from a unique perspective. His latest project,…
Inside The ‘Nemesis’ Premiere: Courtney A. Kemp And Cast Preview Netflix’s New Crime Thriller
Netflix brought the cast and creators of Nemesis to Inglewood earlier this week for a premiere event ahead of the show’s debut, giving audiences an…
‘BLOCC PARTY’ Brings Issa Rae And Prentice Penny Back To The World Of ‘Insecure’
Issa Rae and Prentice Penny are revisiting the world of Insecure through a new podcast celebrating the legacy of the acclaimed HBO series. Released through…