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Francis Specker/CBS California Rep. Robert Garcia instantly became a fan of Beyoncé when he saw her perform with her former group Destiny’s Child. The newly elected member of Congress is such a “huge fan” that he decided to honor her Wednesday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History […]
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Will Smith took the stage at the African American Film Critics Association Awards, where he and Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua accepted the organization’s Beacon Award. It marked Smith’s first in-person speech at an awards ceremony since the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped Chris Rock onstage. “Emancipation was the individual most difficult film of my entire career. It was all outdoors, that is true,” Smith […]
Courtesy ‘Of the Essence’ Brian Tyree Henry is a cover star, earning placement on the cover of Essence‘s recently launched biweekly online cover story series, Of The Essence. During the interview, he discusses his motivation, delves into some past characters, and even tackles the importance of therapy and mental health. Brian has portrayed a range of characters throughout the years, […]
Boris Martin/Paramount+ Every year, the BET Her Awards honor “the brilliance and beauty of Black women who are moving the community forward.” For the 2023 event, it’ll recognize the impact and influence of honorees Kandi Burruss, Kym Whitley, Marsai Martin, Sam Jay, Thasunda Brown Duckett and MC Lyte, who will also be taking the stage with a special performance. Kandi is slated […]
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic On Wednesday, Rolling Stone published a story about The Weeknd‘s upcoming series, The Idol, with the headline: “How HBO’s Next Euphoria Became Twisted ‘Torture Porn.’” The subheading trumpets that “thirteen sources” told the publication the show has gone “wildly, disgustingly off the rails.” Now it seems The Weeknd has responded. Rolling Stone‘s article claims that […]
Terence Patrick 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Rihanna‘s been selling makeup via Fenty Beauty, and clothes and lingerie on her Savage x Fenty website, but it’s been a while since she dropped some sneakers with Puma. Nearly five years after her last release, Puma’s announced that Rih’s made her way back to working with the sneaker brand. […]
Mass Appeal Records Nas has released a new music video fresh off his sold-out Madison Square Garden performance and the announcement of his co-headlining tour with Wu-Tang Clan. Directed by Sarah McColgan, the visual for “30” sees Nas, in various outfits, performing the track in front of a black-and-white background. “A divine creature, ran through dimes, divas/ I turned blocks to beaches,” he raps. […]
Taylor Gang Entertainment Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg have come together for their latest track, “Don’t Text Don’t Call.” Produced by Taylor Gang star Ty Dolla $ign, the track sees Wiz asking a woman to refrain from contacting him. “Don’t text, don’t call/ ‘Cause I don’t wanna see you tomorrow,” Wiz sings in the hook of the song, on which Snoop lends his […]
Courtesy Audible Inc. Kelly Rowland is back to judging, this time for Audible Inc.’s new podcast Breakthrough. The former X Factor judge has been tapped alongside Sara Bareilles to judge what is the first singing competition show launched exclusively in this kind of format. The pair will mentor and guide five contestants, whose physical appearances will be concealed as they go through […]
Rick Kern/Getty Images Travis Scott is wanted for questioning by police after a man claimed he was punched in the face at a Manhattan nightclub early Wednesday. A sound engineer who works at Club Nebula in Midtown told the authorities that he was in a verbal dispute with another man that escalated into a physical altercation around […]
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