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Black Nepo Babies Who Have Made Their Mark in Hollywood

Their parents may be iconic but these celeb babies have stepped into their own

Amira Castilla

PublishedFebruary 2, 2023

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February 2023 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read {UPDATED}

This Black History Month, Black authors are coming through with the books we need in our life

Angela Johnson

PublishedJanuary 28, 2023

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<i>Sidney</i>: Oprah Winfrey, Reginald Hudlin Reflect on the Life and Legacy of Sidney Poitier

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Sidney: Oprah Winfrey, Reginald Hudlin Reflect on the Life and Legacy of Sidney Poitier

Sidney, the new documentary from Winfrey and directed by Hudlin, premieres in theaters and globally on Friday, Sep.…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedSeptember 23, 2022

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The Evolution of Tevin Campbell

Tevin Campbell made news this weeks, but Black people have been familiar with him since he was a child star.

Amira Castilla

PublishedAugust 21, 2022

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Jon Batiste Tapped for <i>The Color Purple</i> Movie Musical

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Jon Batiste Tapped for The Color Purple Movie Musical

The Grammy-winning artist will be joined by fellow costars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedApril 18, 2022

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Taraji P. Henson Cast as Shug Avery in The Color Purple Movie Musical

Henson will play Shug Avery in the film based on the Broadway musical.

Stephanie Holland

PublishedFebruary 1, 2022

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The Weeknd Announces New Album and Debuts Album Cover for <i>Dawn FM </i>

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The Weeknd Announces New Album and Debuts Album Cover for Dawn FM

'You've been in the dark for way too long, it's time to walk into the light and accept your fate with open arms,'…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedJanuary 4, 2022

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Smokey Robinson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Berry Gordy and More to Be Inducted Into Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame

The induction ceremony is set to take place Feb. 17, 2022 in Atlanta.

Shanelle Genai

PublishedDecember 22, 2021

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Jay-Z Makes History as the Most Grammy-Nominated Artist Ever

With this feat, the 4:44 rapper beat out previous record holder Quincy Jones, among others.

Shanelle Genai

PublishedNovember 24, 2021

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Whitney Houston Is Getting the NFT Treatment, Including Archival Photos and a Never-Before-Heard Demo

The collection features a full-length track from a then 17-year-old Houston and media by 17-year-old digital artist…

Maiysha Kai

PublishedNovember 17, 2021

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Will Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One <i>Red Table Talk</i> Episode (You Know Which One)

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Will Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One Red Table Talk Episode (You Know Which One)

The iconic movie star is set to release his first ever memoir, aptly titled Will, on November 9.

Shanelle Genai

PublishedSeptember 27, 2021

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Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming <i>The Color Purple </i>Musical Film

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Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming The Color Purple Musical Film

A new fresh prince is cast for Peacock's BEL-AIR; Eddie Murphy to star in new Kenya Barris comedy; secure your edges…

Bella Morais

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021

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Mary J. Blige to Be Inducted Into Historic Apollo Walk of Fame

Go, Mary!

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 26, 2021

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Why Wouldn't Quincy Jones Work With Elvis? It's Obvious—Mr. 'Blue Suede Shoes' Was a 'Racist MF' [Updated]

Quincy Jones likes Brazilian music.

Tonja Renée Stidhum

PublishedMay 20, 2021

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George Benson Revisits <i>Breezin</i>' in Celebration of Its 45th Anniversary on <i>Here to There Radio With DJ Spinna</i>

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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…

Jay Connor

PublishedApril 26, 2021

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The Funk Boutique: Icons Served Us All Black HerStory Month

On April 6, W Magazine’s Volume 2 of the Directors’ Issue hits the stands, offering a trio of covers directed by the…

Bella Morais

PublishedMarch 30, 2021

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Larenz Tate Explains How <i>Bronzeville</i> Is More Than a Tale of Perseverance, It's a Star-Studded Podcast That Wouldn't Exist Without It

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Larenz Tate Explains How Bronzeville Is More Than a Tale of Perseverance, It's a Star-Studded Podcast That Wouldn't Exist Without It

When last we left Bronzeville, the audio scripted series produced by Laurence Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy Productions…

Jay Connor

PublishedMarch 22, 2021

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Oscars 2021 Nominations: <i>Judas and the Black Messiah</i> Could Make Best Picture History

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Oscars 2021 Nominations: Judas and the Black Messiah Could Make Best Picture History

On the last month of 2020 (which seemingly lasted longer than a typical year, according to everyone), the Academy…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

PublishedMarch 15, 2021

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Black Music Month: LaFace Records Gave Us More Than Music, They Gave Us a Standard of Excellence to Aspire to

In January, some of the biggest stars in music descended upon the Atlanta History Center to pay homage to the…

Jay Connor

PublishedJune 3, 2020

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A 'DJ' Tried to Downplay Quincy Jones and Black Twitter Found 'One Hundred Ways' to Tell Him to Sit TF Down

Every day we stray a little further from God’s light.

Tonja Renée Stidhum

PublishedMarch 30, 2020

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