Lil Jon: The King of Crunk Gets Personal in His New Memoir
*Lil Jon’s new memoir reveals a side fans rarely see. There was a time when Lil Jon’s entire mission seemed …
‘Charlie’s Boy’: D.L. Hughley Reveals the Conversation He Never Had with His Stepfather | LISTEN
*Funnyman/social/political commentator D.L. Hughley has spent decades making people laugh, but his memoir, …
NewsBits: Nia Long Reveals Memoir, Jaafar Jackson Eyes ‘Michael’ Sequel, Sacha Baron Cohen Faces Limited Release
*Today’s NewsBits features Nia Long preparing to tell her life story, Jaafar Jackson discussing a possible sequel …
Here’s Why This $70 Tiny E-Reader is Getting People to Put Down Their Phones | WATCH
*The Xteink X3 is a $69 pocket-sized e-reader attracting attention for an almost rebellious proposition: instead of …
Earl Ofari Hutchinson’s New Book Warns of High Stakes in 2026 Midterms
Editor’s note: Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of “The Midterms: The Battle for the Soul of America,” the book …
E. Lynn Harris’ ‘Invisible Life’ Musical Premieres at Howard Theatre
*E. Lynn Harris’ groundbreaking first novel is heading to the stage. “Behind the Mask: Invisible Life (The …
An Enslaved Ancestor’s Lock Inspired Lorenzo Pace’s Monument to the Human Spirit
*When Dr. Lorenzo Pace learned in 1991 that the remains of hundreds of Africans had been discovered in Lower Manhattan, …
Ms. Pat Redefines the ‘American Dream’ After Fighting to Believe She Belonged | EUR EXCLUSIVE
*Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee spent years fighting to build a life she was never taught to believe was possible. Now, …
Colin Kaepernick’s ‘The Perilous Fight’ Memoir Debuts at No. 1
*Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has scored a new career milestone with his memoir, “The Perilous …
Stranger in His Own Story: Erik Mohn Explores Race, Adoption and Belonging
*Growing up as a Black boy in a white adoptive family, Erik Mohn knew he was loved. What he didn’t always know was …
Kennedy Ryan’s ‘Before I Let Go’ Lands Peacock Series with Powerhouse Black Creative Team
*Bestselling author Kennedy Ryan’s emotionally layered romance “Before I Let Go” is officially headed to Peacock, …
Jasmine Guy Is Ready to Tell the Story Whitley Never Could
*Jasmine Guy has spent nearly four decades being recognized as Whitley Gilbert, the sophisticated, outspoken and …
Revealing Look at Jason Arday’s Autobiography ‘Great and Unfortunate Things’ | WATCH
*”Many tell me that hearing my story has inspired them.” That capsulized admonition from the late …
Joe Jackson’s Longtime Friend John ‘Sly’ Wilson Tells the Story Through His Eyes
*John “Sly” Wilson, the veteran R&B artist and producer whose career crossed paths with members of the …
NewsBits: EW&F Drummer’s Health Crisis Sparks GoFundMe, Donell Jones Teases Joe Verzuz, Obama Launches Podcast
*Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains hospitalized after a critical medical emergency forced the legendary …
