Mary J. Blige on The London Sessions: ‘I’ve Come a Very Long Way’
After 22 years in the music business, Mary J. Blige felt it was time to reinvent her musical identity. The “Queen...
Gina Prince-Bythewood: Filmmaker Wants to Change the Game
Black filmmakers have struck gold at box offices nationwide in recent years with films like Jumping The Broom, Ride Along, the...
Miss Honduras María José Alvarado and Sister Found Dead
Freddy Cuevas and Alberto Arce of the Associated Press are reporting that Miss Honduras Maria Jose Alvarado and her sister Sofía...
Sugar Hill Gang: Big Bank Hank Dead at 57
Jessica Goodman of the Huffington Post is reporting that a member of the pioneering rap group the Sugarhill Gang has died....
Oprah Winfrey: The Queen of Reinvention Delivers with ‘Life You Want’ Tour
There's an old adage that says when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. There are so many ways to do this...
Blackbird’s Julian Walker: ‘Everyone Deserves Love, So Stop Judging.’
Atlanta’s premier LGBT film festival, Out on Film, kicked off this year’s festivities with two highly-anticipated screenings of director Patrik-Ian Polk's...
Harry Belafonte Receives Hersholt Humanitarian Award
Legendary actor and activist Harry Belafonte, Jr., 87, received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
T.I. Riffs on ‘Paperwork’, Diversifying His Hustle & Changing the Game
After 13 years recording for major labels and releasing nine total studio albums, T.I. is completely aware that he can be...
Rihanna Debuts New Fragrance for Men ‘Rogue Man’
There’s a line in the second verse of Rihanna's club banger, "Pour It Up," where she proclaims, “My fragrance on and...
Lupita Nyong’o Opposes VA Minor League Baseball Stadium
The Associated Press is reporting that "Twelve Years a Slave" actress Lupita Nyong'o is opposing the building of a minor league...