J'na Jefferson

9/9/20

Halle Berry Expresses Disappointment in the Best Actress Oscar Category and Its Continued Lack of Diversity

In 2002, Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, thanks to her work in…

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020

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9/9/20

RZA Discusses New Deal With Downtown Music Publishing and the Power of Artistic Expression

Robert “RZA” Diggs is not only one of the foremost members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, but he’s also proven…

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020

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9/9/20

We May Not Have New Rihanna Music, But We’re Getting a New Rihanna Documentary Next Year

While Rihanna’s Navy could very well be awaiting the mythical ‘R9’ album until...Heaven only knows...at least…

J'na Jefferson

PublishedSeptember 9, 2020

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9/9/20

New Report Claims Tory Lanez Shot Megan Thee Stallion Because He 'Was Just Too Drunk'

It’s been nearly two months since Megan Thee Stallion was shot and subsequently hospitalized after a night out in…

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020

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9/8/20

Bruce Williamson of The Temptations Reportedly Dies From COVID-19

Bruce Williamson, who served as a member of The Temptations from 2007 until 2015, reportedly died as a result of…

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020

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9/8/20

Lupita Nyong’o Posts Tribute to Chadwick Boseman and His ‘Quiet, Powerful Presence'

Actor Chadwick Boseman lost his private, four-year battle with colon cancer on August 28 at the age of 43. Since…

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020

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9/8/20

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Welcome Second Daughter—Again, in the Bathroom of Their Home

Congrats are in order for entertainer Teyana Taylor and her NBA star husband Iman Shumpert, who celebrated the birth…

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020

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9/4/20

Usher Announces 2021 Las Vegas Residency, and All We Can Say Is 'Yeah!'

Usher once sang “if you want it, scream ‘yeah’”—and it looks like fans of his live shows are going to be screaming…

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2020

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9/4/20

Spread Love, It's The Birthday Way! Beyoncé Donates $1 Million to Small, Black-Owned Businesses

Most people usually enjoy receiving gifts on their birthdays, but on the eve of Beyoncé’s 39th trip around the sun,…

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2020

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9/4/20

<i>A Black Lady Sketch Show</i>’s Quinta Brunson to Create, Star and Executive Produce ABC Pilot

A Black Lady Sketch Show’s Quinta Brunson to Create, Star and Executive Produce ABC Pilot

A Black Lady Sketch Show’s Quinta Brunson is heading to ABC. According to Deadline, the 30-year-old is creating and…

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2020

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9/3/20

Diddy and Education Mogul Dr. Steve Perry Opening Charter School in the Bronx

Diddy and educational speaker Dr. Steve Perry announced on Thursday that they are opening their latest charter…

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2020

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9/3/20

Teyana Taylor's 'Still' Music Video Featuring Tributes to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Garners Mixed Responses

Teyana Taylor’s latest music video for her song “Still” aims to serve as a reminder that Black lives truly matter,…

J'na Jefferson

PublishedSeptember 3, 2020

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9/3/20

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Announces He and His Family Contracted COVID-19: 'It's a Gut Punch'

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been hit with chairs in the wrestling ring and verbally taken to task by Kevin Hart mul…

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2020

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9/2/20

Remembering Chadwick Boseman: Letitia Wright, Phylicia Rashad, Michael B. Jordan, and More Continue to Pay Tribute [Updated]

Tributes continue to pour in for Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 on Friday after a four-year battle with…

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2020

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8/28/20

Ledisi Has a Few Sonic Tricks Up Her Sleeve for Latest Album, <i>The Wild Card</i>

Ledisi Has a Few Sonic Tricks Up Her Sleeve for Latest Album, The Wild Card

With a decades-long music career, numerous Grammy nominations, and lauded accomplishments in the film, television,…

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PublishedAugust 28, 2020

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8/27/20

Marches, Movies and Megan Thee Stallion: Virtual Events to Keep You Busy This Weekend

August is over on Monday, Labor Day is around the corner, and the official end of summer is in just a few weeks. I…

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PublishedAugust 27, 2020

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8/27/20

With New Shows Coming and a Big Announcement from Joe Budden, It's Quite the Day for Black Podcasts

Podcasts offer listeners something to satisfy their desire for stimulating conversations—and Black podcasts are…

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PublishedAugust 27, 2020

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8/27/20

OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for <i>Delilah</i>, From the Creator of <i>Greenleaf</i>

OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for Delilah, From the Creator of Greenleaf

The creator of Greenleaf has a few more tricks up his sleeves. The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) announced the…

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PublishedAugust 27, 2020

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8/26/20

<i>Idris Elba's Fight School</i> Docuseries Aims to Teach More Than Just Boxing

Idris Elba's Fight School Docuseries Aims to Teach More Than Just Boxing

Idris Elba is hoping to provide seven underprivileged boxers with stability, structure and a chance at victory for…

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PublishedAugust 26, 2020

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8/26/20

<i>Batwoman</i>'s Javicia Leslie Speaks on the Importance of Representation in the Comic Book Universe

Batwoman's Javicia Leslie Speaks on the Importance of Representation in the Comic Book Universe

Javicia Leslie may be taking over the leading role of CW’s series Batwoman—making her the first Black Batwoman—but…

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PublishedAugust 26, 2020

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Halle Berry Expresses Disappointment in the Best Actress Oscar Category and Its Continued Lack of Diversity

RZA Discusses New Deal With Downtown Music Publishing and the Power of Artistic Expression

We May Not Have New Rihanna Music, But We’re Getting a New Rihanna Documentary Next Year

New Report Claims Tory Lanez Shot Megan Thee Stallion Because He 'Was Just Too Drunk'

Bruce Williamson of The Temptations Reportedly Dies From COVID-19

Lupita Nyong’o Posts Tribute to Chadwick Boseman and His ‘Quiet, Powerful Presence'

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Welcome Second Daughter—Again, in the Bathroom of Their Home

Usher Announces 2021 Las Vegas Residency, and All We Can Say Is 'Yeah!'

Spread Love, It's The Birthday Way! Beyoncé Donates $1 Million to Small, Black-Owned Businesses

A Black Lady Sketch Show’s Quinta Brunson to Create, Star and Executive Produce ABC Pilot

Diddy and Education Mogul Dr. Steve Perry Opening Charter School in the Bronx

Teyana Taylor's 'Still' Music Video Featuring Tributes to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Garners Mixed Responses

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Announces He and His Family Contracted COVID-19: 'It's a Gut Punch'

Remembering Chadwick Boseman: Letitia Wright, Phylicia Rashad, Michael B. Jordan, and More Continue to Pay Tribute [Updated]

Ledisi Has a Few Sonic Tricks Up Her Sleeve for Latest Album, The Wild Card

Marches, Movies and Megan Thee Stallion: Virtual Events to Keep You Busy This Weekend

With New Shows Coming and a Big Announcement from Joe Budden, It's Quite the Day for Black Podcasts

OWN Announces Straight-to-Series Order for Delilah, From the Creator of Greenleaf

Idris Elba's Fight School Docuseries Aims to Teach More Than Just Boxing

Batwoman's Javicia Leslie Speaks on the Importance of Representation in the Comic Book Universe