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 […]

Source: Photograph by Courtesy Rada Studio/HBO / Photograph by Courtesy Rada Studio/HBO Who is Nikki Giovanni? Nikki Giovanni is a name synonymous with black arts, literary excellence, and social justice. Known for her passionate voice and unapologetic advocacy, Giovanni has spent several decades using her art to uplift and challenge the world around her—dubbing her the “princess of black poetry”. “Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest daughter of industry icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has captivated the world since the before she was even born. Growing up in the spotlight, Blue Ivy has gracefully transitioned from being a celebrated baby to a blossoming young artist and cultural figure in her own right—having accomplished more in 12 years than some do in a lifetime. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US […]

Source: General / Radio One Due to the increase in online and digital scams, major cities like Houston have created initiatives to help citizens protect their hard-earned money. And as technology allows advanced scammers to target you via phone calls, emails, texts and social media, even the most savvy shoppers could be potential victims if not armed with the proper tools to protect their cash.   Scams not only cause […]

Source: Courtesy / Live Nation We got some good news from hip hop luminaries The Roots this week (December 9th). The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning group announced their return to the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, with A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95, hosted by Live Nation Urban and the LA Phil. Taking place on Sunday, June 8th,  the one-night-only concert special will feature a lineup of A-list talent […]

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty When it comes to owning a red carpet, no one does it better than the Knowles-Carter family. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, and Tina Knowles graced the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere on December 9, and fans can’t stop talking about the youngest star of the night: Blue Ivy. The event, held to celebrate Disney’s latest adaptation of The Lion King, was a big night for […]

Nikki Giovanni speaks during the 61st New York Film Festival – Deep Focus at Elinor Bunin Munroe film center on October 1, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Nikki Giovanni, the legendary and award-winning poet, author and activist whose career spanned nearly 60 years, has died. She was 81. The cause of death was cancer, according to WDBJ, which first reported Giovanni’s passing on Monday […]

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz / O’Shea Jackson Jr. According to actor O’Shea Jackson Jr., the son of hip-hop icon Ice Cube, Andrew Schulz went too far with his response to Kendrick Lamar. The Straight Outta Compton star hopped on X and let Andrew Schulz know he did not feel the comedian’s response to Lamar’s bars on the track “Watch Out Murals” off his latest album GNX. Schulz took things […]