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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Makes History as First Film to Premiere in Black American Sign Language

Y’all, Sinners is breaking the internet and breaking barriers at the same damn time! Ryan Coogler just dropped his record-smashing film on Max, but this time he’s doing it for the culture, and for the...

Phylicia Rashad to Direct East Coast Premiere of “Immediate Family” at Blumenthal Arts

Hot on the heels of a triumphant season on Broadway, Tony Award-winning director and actress Phylicia Rashad is set to helm the East Coast premiere of Paul Oakley Stovall’s acclaimed play...

Nelly Slams Kamala Harris for Marrying a White Man and Her Role in Black Men’s Incarceration

When rapper Nelly took the mic on Ebro In The Morning, he wasn’t trying to ignite a political firestorm—he was trying to explain himself, heart on sleeve. “I’m not pro-Trump,” he said quietly but...

Isaac Hayes III Says Streamers Like Kai Cenat, Khaby Lame Are the New Networks

As streaming stars like Kai Cenat, Khaby Lame, Druski, and Jackie Aina continue to dominate the digital content space, entrepreneur and tech founder Isaac Hayes III is calling on them—and the next...

American Idol Winner Turns Down Key to Mississippi City After Receiving Death Threats

Jamal Roberts, winner of the 23rd season of American Idol and a native of Mississippi, recently declined an offer to receive a key to the city of Laurel, Mississippi, following public backlash and...

Jury Reaches Verdicts on 4 of 5 Charges in Diddy RICO Trial

After nearly two months of testimony and legal sparring, the jury in the federal racketeering case against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has informed the court that it has reached unanimous verdicts...

Michael Jordan Rookie Card Sells for $2.5 Million at Pharrell Williams’ Auction House, Sets New Record

A rare autographed Michael Jordan rookie card from the 1986–87 Fleer collection has sold for an eye-popping $2.5 million through Joopiter, the auction house founded by music and fashion mogul Pharrell...

The Life of Phyllis Hyman Derailed by Her Own Demons

Phyllis Hyman was a formidable vocal talent, blessed with a velvet voice, towering stage presence, and an emotional depth that resonated with audiences across genres. Born in Philadelphia in 1949, she...

Tracee Ellis Ross Reunites ‘Girlfriends’ Cast in First-Ever Commercial for Her Natural Hair Brand

Tracee Ellis Ross, actress, entrepreneur, and long-time advocate for textured hair care, has reunited with her Girlfriends co-stars for the first commercial campaign by her beauty brand, Pattern. In a...