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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...
Global Citizen and PgLang Announce ‘Move Afrika,’ Kendrick Lamar To Headline First Event
Today, Global Citizen and pgLang announced Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, an international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa. Move Afrika’s first...
Mariah Carey Sued Again Over Chart-Topping ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’
Mariah Carey is being sued over alleged copyright infringement with her classic holiday record “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Country singer Andy Stone—who...
Summer Walker, SZA And Usher Lead Nominations For 2023 Soul Train Awards
Today, BET announced the nominees, premiere date, and location of the 2023 Soul Train Awards. Taping from a new location in Los Angeles, CA, this...
EARTHGANG On Hampton’s Homecoming, Southern Hip-Hop And TIDAL Partnership
For many college graduates, homecoming is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. Reconnecting with old friends, reminiscing on old times, and...
Black Creativity And Universal Themes Emerge In ‘The Wiz’ Revival
On October 21, 1974, The Wiz premiered at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore. Since then, it has become one of the most recognizable...