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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...
Lex Scott Davis Talks Her Turn in ‘Suits LA,’ And Trusting the Journey
As Suits LA continues to roll on NBC, actress Lex Scott Davis is stepping into a defining moment in her career as the sharp, savvy...
From Podcasts to Panels, ‘Femmeland At Sea’ Brings Sisterhood To The Open Water
Femme It Forward is setting sail with the debut of Femmeland At Sea, a first-of-its-kind, women-centered cruise experience launching February 20–23, 2026. The trailblazing music...
WATCH: Jamie Foxx, Reginald Hudlin And Shola Lynch On Creating ‘Number One On The Call Sheet’
In an exclusive interview, Jamie Foxx, Reginald Hudlin, and Shola Lynch opened up about the making of Number One on the Call Sheet, the powerful...
Mary J. Blige To Livestream Her First-Ever Headlining Show At Madison Square Garden
Mary J. Blige is about to make history once again. The global icon and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter will headline Madison Square Garden for the first...
WATCH: BET Her Announces “Travel Queens,” Starring Lex P and Drea Nicole
Get ready to pack your bags and join two of your favorite voices in entertainment on a passport-stamped journey! BET Her has announced the premiere...
Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy Lives On At The National Gallery Of Art
In 1971, during her United States exile and the height of the Black Power Movement, Elizabeth Catlett once said, “Art for me must develop from...
What’s Next for Tramell Tillman? ‘Severance’ Star Discusses Season Two, Broadway And Breaking Barriers In Hollywood
Tramell Tillman is one of the most versatile actors today. From shining in the Broadway play The Great Society to stealing the show as Seth...