Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Jay-Z and Beyoncé were all smiles as they attended the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, showing major support for their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The event was held in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre, where Blue Ivy, who’s 12, was there for her role in the new Disney movie. Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to the classic Lion King film and focuses […]

The Roots have always shown reverence to Hip-Hop en route to becoming stalwarts of the culture themselves, and a newly announced event solidifies that stance. The Roots announced on Monday (Dec. 9) the “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95” with Lil’ Kim, Method Man, and Redman among the stacked lineup for the concert that kicks off next year. Hosted by Live Nation Urban and the LA Phil, “A Roots […]

Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Courtesy of Essence Essence Magazine has dropped its 2025 January/February Issue, featuring Sha’Carri Richardson striking a commanding pose (on the exclusive subscriber’s cover) in a bold, red frock. Her photographic stance shows that she is entering a glow-up era that can’t be denied. Her aura on the cover is giving “still standing tall” after all she has endured. Source: Courtesy of Essence Richardson talks about her spiritual growth, self-love […]

Source: Michael Buckner / Getty It’s official, Captain America is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the Russo brothers Avengers: Doomsday and no, we’re not talking about the Papa Doc version of the character. According to Deadline, Chris Evans is set to return to the MCU for the highly anticipated fifth installment to the Avengers franchise and though we all know and love him for his iteration of Steve […]

  Source: LISA O’CONNOR / Getty Tweleve-year-old Blue Ivy Carter is hitting a media tour for her debut voice acting in the upcoming Disney film Mufasa: The Lion King.  The film will be released on Friday December 2024 in theatres worldwide but Blue Ivy and her mother, who is also returning as Nala in the film, are already making the rounds to promote the animated movie. The mother-dauther duo gave […]

Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty This is how I remember Nikki Giovanni, and her quick eyes and humor, her smile as wide and as brilliant as the belief she had in us Black people. Nikki died on Monday, something still too hard for those of us who don’t know a world without her, to fully understand. She was our national poet. Our national treasure. And she was these despite an […]

Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty Usher’s Past, Present, Future global tour is proving to be an electrifying showcase of the artist’s incredible career, filled with unforgettable moments and fan enthusiasm. This tour, produced by Live Nation, has already sold over 900,000 tickets and spans 82 shows worldwide. From jaw-dropping surprises to audience-fueled energy, Usher’s performances are leaving fans buzzing with excitement. Radio and TV personality Jazmyn Summers checked out the […]