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'You Feel Undervalued? Well, so Do I': Wendy Williams and Joseline Hernandez Get Spicy on The Wendy Williams Show
On Tuesday’s episode of Wendy Williams, former Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta star Joseline Hernandez stopped by to spill the tea on season two of Joseline’s Cabaret: Miami. The show, which airs on the streaming platform Zeus, has already drummed up chatter online for its outrageous moments, including that deeply cringey “double homicide” comment that literally…
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George Benson Revisits Breezin' in Celebration of Its 45th Anniversary on Here to There Radio With DJ Spinna
If there’s one thing I’m a sucker for, it’s listening to legendary artists revisit their catalog and dish on not only the creative process behind some of our favorite songs, but the environment that contributed to them. Podcasts like Questlove Supreme and Drink Champs thrive at doing exactly this, and on the latest episode of…
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Alicia Garza Discusses Leaving Black Lives Matter, the Complications of Balancing Activism and Branding on Jemele Hill Is Unbothered
One thing is for sure, two things are for certain: Spotify’s Jemele Hill Is Unbothered isn’t always what we expect, but it’s always a treat. On the latest episode, the award-winning journalist chops it up with Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, who dishes on her new book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come…
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Dave Chapelle, Yasiin Bey's The Midnight Miracle Highlights the Next Chapter of Luminary's Evolution
My Moms once taught me that if I don’t have anything nice to say about people like Talib Kweli—who has “shove too many syllables into a sentence” and “harass Black women” circled on his daily agenda—then don’t say anything at all. Here is my valiant attempt at doing so. On Tuesday, Luminary, a subscription-based podcast…
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Producer Hit-Boy Reflects on the Impact of DMX, Other Influential Artists on 10 Songs That Made Me
In case you haven’t heard Spotify’s 10 Songs That Made Me, you’re missing your blessing. In their latest Music + Talk show, they’ve created a unique listening experience by allowing influential tastemakers and creatives to reflect on the 10 songs that’ve left a tremendous impact on each of their lives. Music producer Hit-Boy, who’s worked…
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Black Diamonds Gives Negro League Legends Their Long-Overdue Flowers
With Major League Baseball back in effect, now is the perfect time to not only enjoy America’s favorite pastime—besides institutional racism—but to brush up on its history. And to aid you in such an endeavor, I present the podcast Black Diamonds. Backed by SiriusXM and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Black Diamonds, hosted by museum…
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Charlie Wilson Reveals Connection Between Tulsa Race Massacre, The Gap Band's Smash Hit 'You Dropped the Bomb on Me'
There isn’t a dance floor, wedding, cookout, or Black person alive who isn’t familiar with The Gap Band’s signature hit, “You Dropped the Bomb on Me,” and its contagious bassline. And on the latest episode of ABC Audio’s Soul of a Nation: Tulsa’s Buried Truth balladeer Charlie Wilson reveals whether or not the 1982 song…
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Exclusive: Danielle Belton to Star in Tyler Perry’s The HuffPost That Preys
Danielle Belton (The Black Snob, The Root) has been tapped to star in Tyler Perry’s The HuffPostThat Preys, The Root has learned exclusively. Belton will be portraying the role of Editor-In-Chief. Plot details are scarce, but sources close to the matter say the synopsis will revolve around a bougie Black woman editorial dynamo who embarks…
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Kelis Talks Advice for New Artists, Protecting Her Peace During the Pandemic on The Estelle Show
Contrary to popular belief, Estelle is so much more than just an accomplished actress and Grammy Award-winning singer. These days, she also hosts The Estelle Show, where she delves into the songs and timeless musical influences that excite her. Her show also features a weekly segment called “Love on a Wednesday,” where she explores self-love,…
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This Message Is Brought to You by the Letter ‘D’: Nearly 140 Documentary Filmmakers Call Out PBS for Lack of Diversity in Programming
In news that should surprise no one—because, let’s face it: various publications, platforms, and organizations have been getting aired out for their discriminatory practices, as of late—PBS is getting called to the fire for their lack of diversity and support when it comes to creators of color in their programming. NPR reports that BIPOC-led collective Beyond…