‘Queen Sugar’ Two-Night Premiere Sets Ratings Record at OWN
*“Queen Sugar” has given OWN another ratings high, based on its two night premiere on Wednesday and Thursday. While the …
‘Forgiveness’ Leaves Viewers with Questions
*Sandra Evers-Manly, founder of ‘Films with a Purpose,’ has a passion for finding funding for purposeful films, so it’s …
Vin Diesel Developing Procedural Drama ‘First Responders’ for NBC
*Vin Diesel is developing a new procedural drama at NBC that will focus on the attempt of young veterans to reintegrate …
Air China Magazine Warns London Visitors to ‘Take Precautions’ in Black Neighborhoods
*State-owned Air China said Thursday that it had removed copies of its inflight magazine containing an article that was …
Soul of the US Open 2016: Serena Williams Halts Simona Halep for Semifinal Berth
*Flushing Meadows – Serena Williams jumped over a major hurdle in the 2016 US Open last night – with a slew …
Damon Dash Calls Beyoncé & Jay Z ‘Cowards’ and the BeyHive ‘Criminals’
*Dame Dash is calling Jay Z and Beyonce ‘Cowards’ for not defending his ex-wife Rachel Roy after she start getting …
First Look: KeKe Wyatt, ‘L&HHA’s’ Margeaux & Merika in First ‘Marriage Boot Camp’ Season 6 Trailer (Watch)
*WE tv’s “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars” will return for a sixth season with all new couples struggling to maintain …
Usher Gets His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Celeb-Packed Ceremony (Watch)
*Usher has become the 2,588th celebrity to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “This is the first time in …
Airbnb Reveals New Plan to Eliminate Racial Discrimination Among Its Hosts
*Home-sharing service Airbnb, which has been under fire for instances of racism and discrimination exhibited by some …
Suspect in Drake Tour Bus Burglary Caught as Rapper Tells Pap ‘Nobody Robbed Me’ (Watch)
*The man who allegedly stole $3 million in jewelry from Drake’s tour bus in Phoenix has been arrested…just …
Chris Rock, Laverne Cox, Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, Damon Wayans Join Lineup of Emmy Presenters
*Chris Rock, “Scandal” lead Kerry Washington, “Black-ish” standout Tracee Ellis Ross and “Orange is the New Black” star …
Lee Daniels’ New Music-Based Drama ‘Star’ Loses Its Showrunner
*A major shakeup has happened with Fox’s upcoming Lee Daniels drama “Star” ahead of its winter premiere. Showrunner …
Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Eyes Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling
*Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are reportedly in talks to join Oprah Winfrey in “A Wrinkle in Time,” Ava DuVernay …
‘Black Movie Soundtrack II’ at Hollywood Bowl: We Laughed, Cried, Purple Reigned and Exhaled (Photos/Video)
*Oh what a night! You have undoubtedly heard about it by now. But you had to actually be there to really understand it …
Essence and InStyle Show Off Exclusive October Issues Featuring Interviews with Obamas
*(NEW YORK)—Time Inc.’s Essence, the number one media company dedicated to African-American women, and InStyle, the …
