UNCF Empower Me Tour Kicks Off in Atlanta Feb. 3: Job Opportunities & Career Prep for College Students
*ATLANTA — The UNCF Empower Me Tour (EMT), a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow presented by Target, …
‘Underground’: WGN America Unveils Exciting New Key Art For S2 (PHOTOS)
*WGN America has unveiled exciting new “Underground” key art ahead of the highly anticipated Season 2 return …
Tony Rock Slams Steve Harvey’s Wife – Strippers Audition for Drake’s ‘Ballet’
*Comedian Tony Rock released a video online this week in which he questions how Steve Harvey became known as the …
Trump tells National Prayer Breakfast to Pray for Schwarzenegger’s ‘Apprentice’ Ratings; Arnold Claps Back
*President Trump this morning attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast, as has every president since Dwight D. …
Steve Harvey in Talks With Real ‘Olivia Pope’ to Fix Image
*Steve Harvey is reportedly in talks with crisis management guru Judy Smith, the inspiration behind “Scandal’s” Olivia …
Raoul Peck: The ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Interview with Kam Williams
*Raoul Peck’s complex body of work includes feature narrative films like The Man by the Shore, Lumumba, Sometimes in …
Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards & Paley Center Mark 10 Years with Exhibit
*NEW YORK — Essence, the preeminent brand for African-American women, and the Paley Center for Media are excited to …
22-Year-Old College Senior (Myya D. Jones) Running For Mayor of Detroit
*President Barack Obama, during his farewell speech, said “If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do …
Amazon Developing Drama from ‘Boondocks’ Creator Aaron McGruder and Will Packer
*Amazon Studios has put in development an untitled drama from “The Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder and film producer …
‘Hidden Figures’ Stars Praise Girls Who Dressed Like Their Characters for School Project
*Stars Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer flew to social media to praise the three Milwaukee girls who …
Beyonce’s Pregnancy Reveal Demolishes Selena Gomez Record of Most-Liked Instagram Pic
*It took just seven hours for Beyoncé’s photo announcement of her second pregnancy to become the most-liked …
‘Breaking the Sickle’ Children’s Book Co’s Plan to Combat Sickle Cell
*Melanin Origins LLC, a children’s book company that writes biographies of African-American leaders, has partnered with …
‘The Real’ Heads to Chicago + RHOA’s Kandi Burruss on Having the ‘Sex Talk’ with Her Daughter!
*Today, Thursday, February 2, co-host Jeannie Mai heads to Chicago with “The Real on the Road” where she will have a …
Pretty Yende: South African Opera Star Wows Wendy Williams and Her Audience (WATCH)
*If you haven’t heard, Pretty Yende is a sensational young South African soprano opera singer whose career has …
Johnny Britt Scores Big with Appearance and Performances in 2 Oscar Nominated Films, ‘La La Land’ and ‘Hidden Figures’
*Los Angeles, CA — Singer, trumpeter, producer and songwriter Johnny Britt had a busy year; both behind and in …
