Alicia Keys Unveils ‘Kaleidoscope’ – A Vibrant New Song from the Broadway Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ | LISTEN
*AKW Productions is thrilled to announce the release of the original new song “Kaleidoscope” written for the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys. The new release produced by Breyan Isaac and Keys, and co-produced by Adam Blackstone, features vocals by Keys, Maleah Joi Moon and the Broadway company of HELL’S […]
Miami Grooves to JITG 2024: Two Days of Black Music, Culture, and Celebration! | WATCH
*Jazz In The Gardens 2024 (JITG) sizzled as it rocked Hard Rock Stadium, drawing over 41,000 fans, marking a remarkable 25% increase from the previous year. Hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and in partnership with Black Promoters Collective, this annual extravaganza showcased a diverse lineup over two vibrant days. JITG 2024 proved a […]
Bey’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ LP Cover w/American Flag Sparks Insane Online Debate by Pro-Black Militants and Pan-Africianists
*Beyonce has sparked debate over the cover art of her new country album “Cowboy Carter” because she is depicted holding the American Flag. As Ace Showbiz reports, one social media critic wrote, “BEYONCE is trying to be patriotic and simp for America cause she holding an American flag is crazy. Lmfaoooo you the same mfs […]
Don Lemon Addresses the Misconceptions About Business Partnership w/Elon Musk on ‘Tamron Hall’ | WATCH
*If you missed it, in a daytime exclusive interview on today’s “Tamron Hall,” journalist and former CNN host Don Lemon addressed his recent sit-down with former business partner Elon Musk. Lemon’s hour-long interview with Musk marked the premiere of “The Don Lemon Show,” which Musk had planned to stream on his social media platform “X”, […]
Black Pastor Refutes Assertion That MLK ‘Was Not a Christian’
*A pastor of two historically Black churches in Chicago is speaking out about another pastor’s claim that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “was not a Christian.” We reported earlier that John MacArthur — an 85-year-old white male pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California — made the remarks about MLK during a sermon […]
Apple Sued in Landmark iPhone Monopoly Lawsuit | WATCH
*Washington (CNN) — The US Justice Department and more than a dozen states filed a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the giant company of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. It’s the largest in a recent string of Big Tech companies to face antitrust complaints from the US government, which is cracking down […]
Here’s Why Beyoncé’s Name Is Spelled ‘Beyincé’ on New ‘Cowboy Carter’ Artwork
*Beyoncé unveiled the artwork for her upcoming Cowboy Carter album, which depicts her wearing a sash that reads, “Act ii BEYINCÉ.” Fans quickly questioned if the spelling of her name was a mistake, but journalist Brooklyn White-Grier pointed out on X (formerly Twitter) that “Beyincé” is the surname of the singer’s maternal family, Complex reports. […]
Jeezy’s New Book ‘Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe’ Details Depression Battle & More | PHOTOS
*Yesterday, in Atlanta multi-platinum recording artist and philanthropist, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, joined entrepreneur and founder ofCam Kirk Studios, Cam Kirk, for a one-on-one chat to discuss his New York Times Bestseller, Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe. The memoir explores his rise within the music industry, battling depression and his mental health struggles. Following the […]
Beauty Influencer Jessica Pettway Passes Away After Battle with Cervical Cancer
*One year following her diagnosis of stage 3 cervical cancer in February 2023, popular YouTuber Jessica Pettway has passed away. This diagnosis came after she was previously misdiagnosed with fibroids. TooFab reports that Reyni Brown, the sister of beauty influencer Jessica, confirmed her passing in a post on Instagram that has since been made private. […]
Wendy Williams’ Son Forced to Adapt to a More Subdued Lifestyle
*Wendy Williams’ son, Kevin Hunter Jr., reportedly works as a party promoter to make ends meet after his mother’s financial support was reduced by a court-appointed guardian who controls Wendy’s finances. RadarOnline reports that the 23-year-old has had to cut back on expenses and take a low-profile job in Miami, where he throws parties to […]
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan Call It Quits – Again (This Time is Supposed to be for Real)
*Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have reportedly ended their relationship once more after dating for over a year. TMZ writes, “… we’re told all signs are pointing to it being a permanent split this time around.” The pair pumped the brakes on their relationship in February but got back together days later. According to TMZ […]
Azealia Banks Criticizes Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Cover, Calling It ‘White Woman Cosplay’
*Azealia Banks hit up social media this week to slam Beyoncé’s foray into country music, calling it “white woman cosplay.” After Beyoncé’s Cowboy Cover album cover was revealed this week, Banks took to Instagram Stories to launch a scathing accusation, claiming that the superstar singer was pandering to white audiences, Complex reports. “Wow we didn’t […]
Countdown to the West Coast Premiere of ‘Fat Ham’ At the Geffen Playhouse
*The cast is gearing up for the Geffen Playhouse’s West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham, written by James Ijames (Kill Move Paradise, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington). The Geffen Playhouse West Coast premiere of Saheem Ali’s (Merry Wives, Goddess) Broadway production […]
‘Bold & Bougie’ Exclusive Clip: ‘These Girls Got BARS!’ | Watch
*We have an exclusive clip of this week’s new episode of WE TV’s reality series “Bold & Bougie,” which follows Crystal Smith, Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster, Gocha Hawkins, and Princess Banton-Lofters. Per the official series synopsis, “The women of Bold & Bougie have spent their entire lives being cheerleaders for others. Now, it’s their turn to be […]
Comedian Ms. Pat on Interracial Dating: ‘White Men Don’t Date Fat Women’ | Watch
*Comedian Ms. Pat revealed she has never dated outside her race, citing the belief that white males do not prefer larger women. “White men only like fat women if the couple is extremely poor. White people with money don’t want no out-of-shape white fat bitch,” she said in the Nov. 22, 2023, episode of the […]
