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Kendrick Lamar Tops Grammy History Books After Record-Breaking Night
Kendrick Lamar has added another milestone to an already iconic career. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the Compton native became the most decorated rapper…
‘Moses the Black’ Is A Gritty Redemption Drama That Finds Faith On Chicago’s West Side
For years, the entertainment industry—Hollywood, in particular—has always had a complex relationship with faith. Too often, religion rarely reflects how belief actually shapes people’s daily…
Artist Adam Pendleton’s ‘An Abstraction’ Bridges The Gap Between Art And Audience
An Abstraction at Pace Gallery in New York serves as a homecoming of sorts for artist Adam Pendleton. In what is his first solo outing…
NBA Star Stephen Curry And Father Dell Debut New Audible Podcast, ‘Heat Check’
Today, Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media has announced Heat Check, the new Audible Original podcast hosted by Stephen and Dell Curry. The new series will be…
How The First-Ever I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival Celebrated The Diversity Of Black Music
For over a century, the origin of Rock & Roll has been disputed by fans, critics, and historians alike. The sound derived from the rhythm…
WATCH: Simone Biles Returns To Form In New Netflix Documentary, ‘Simone Biles Rising’
Netflix has released the official trailer from the upcoming documentary series, Simone Biles Rising. Each episode will chronicle the heralded athlete’s return to her sport,…
Kendrick Lamar Unites The West Coast During Juneteenth Concert In Los Angeles
Last night, in front of a massive crowd of thousands, Kendrick Lamar delivered an unforgettable event at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, “The Pop…
Victoria Monét, Tyla And Killer Mike Win Big At The 2024 BET Awards
The BET Awards continues to live up to its name as “Culture’s Biggest Night.” Hosted by Taraji P. Henson for the third consecutive year, the…
EFOC 2024: Usher’s ‘Confessions’ Remains A Timeless Classic 20 Years Later
On the second evening of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture Evening Concert Series, the Grammy Award-winning Usher Raymond rocked the stage to celebrate the 20th…
Night Three Of The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Featured Janet Jackson, Victoria Monét And An Unforgettable Tribute
On Sunday night of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, audiences were able to experience 30 years of this iconic event, a star studded lineup of…