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First Look: BET+ Sets Premiere Date For ‘AVERAGE JOE,’ Starring Comedian Deon Cole
BET+ announced today that a premiere date for the highly-anticipated, dark comedy series AVERAGE JOE starring comedian and NAACP award-winning actor Deon Cole, has been...
“Love Me As I Am”: Keke Palmer Opens Up About Sexuality And Identity At LGBT Center Gala
Acclaimed actress and entertainer Keke Palmer spoke about her sexuality and gender identity while being honored at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on Saturday....
Sam Jay Speaks To Her Career As A Creative: “When You’re Writing For The People, You’re Considering Things Outside Of Yourself.”
Sam Jay has a brilliant mind, and has created a unique lane for herself in the entertainment industry. After being introduced to comedy at an...
Charlamagne Tha God And Dollie S. Bishop On Highlighting Creators Of Color With The 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival
When the Black Effect Podcast Network was created by Charlamagne tha God in collaboration with iHeartRadio, the main objective was to celebrate the most important...
Frank Ocean Cancels Second Weekend Of Coachella 2023 Performance
Following his performance this past weekend, the enigmatic Frank Ocean has pulled out of his scheduled headlining set at Coachella 2023 on Sunday. “After suffering...
‘Toya & Reginae’ Set To Premiere This Fall On WE Tv
One of the most famous mother-and-daughter duos around is set to hit television screens worldwide in the coming months with a new series from AMC...
The Groundbreaking Exhibition ‘The Culture,’ Highlights Hip Hop’s Impact On Contemporary Art And Beyond
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop’s inception, the Baltimore Museum of Art opened a groundbreaking exhibition that explored the political, cultural, and aesthetic...
Punkie Johnson’s Rise To Stardom Is Powerful Lesson On Perseverance
From the time she was a child, Punkie Johnson knew she was destined for a career in entertainment. Born and raised in New Orleans, the...
Ariana DeBose To Host The 2023 Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose is back to host this year’s Tony Awards, which is scheduled to take place on June 11 at the United Palace in New...
WATCH: Crystal Renee Hayslett On Showcasing Her Vocal Talents In ‘Praise This’
In celebration of the release of the new film Praise This on Peacock, actress Crystal Renee Hayslett sat down with ESSENCE to discuss what is...