Source: Duane Prokop / Getty Since its inception in 1983, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has honored the very best in music, across all genres. From Rock to Soul to even Hip-Hop, the museum in Cleveland, Ohio tells the story of music through the various artists that have made it what it is. To be eligible for induction, an artist or group must have released their first commercial body […]

Another week of sports is wrapping up, and a bunch of top-notch athletes’ wishes are coming true. First, our hosts Rodney Rikai and Samaria Terry discuss the struggling New York Jets, who are currently 2-4 and are finally getting a much-needed new receiver. The first upheaval came with the removal of head coach Robert Saleh as Jeff Ulbrich stepped up. Now, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting wide receiver Davante Adams […]

Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty As someone who has been behind the scenes at The Jennifer Hudson Show, I can confirm it is as fun as it looks. The crew, set and Jennifer Hudson are all welcoming and warm, making your trip to the daytime talk show an experience you won’t soon forget. Celebrities feel the same way when they’re about to walk out onto the luxurious set. J […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix Netflix’s hit music competition series “Rhythm + Flow” is back for Season 2, and it’s set to be even bigger and better. Read more details about the season and catch a sneak peek into the season inside. Today (Oct. 18), Netflix dropped the official trailer and key art, giving fans a taste of the fierce competition to come. The show, known for its raw talent discovery […]

Source: Good Morning HTown / Radio One Coco Jones has been on one heck of a run. In addition to her role on the hit series Bel-Air, she’s gearing up for the release of an all-new project which features a Trap/R&B collab with Future and so much more. While in Houston, she caught up with the Good Morning H-Town Crew to talk about her level up as a star, sacrifices […]

Source: Ryan Kang / Getty It looks like the culture will continue to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL have announced they have extended their deal with Roc Nation to curate the festivities. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! As spotted on Yahoo! Entertainment, the National Football League will continue their partnership with Jay-Z to […]

Source: Dusan Stankovic / Getty Tierra Blair is a Support Coordinator for adults with disabilities in New Jersey. She also adopted the role as caretaker for her grandmother who lost her life to breast cancer. This is her story, as told to Elev8 managing editor Aliya Faust.  The Story: When I first learned about my grandmother’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2013, it wasn’t that it was breast cancer. She told […]

Is there anything Tamela Mann can’t do? The “Working for Me” singer just released a best selling album, LIVE BREATHE FIGHT. When she’s not working on music, she’s known to grace the big and small screen. To date, she’s appeared in over a dozen of Tyler Perry’s film, stage, and television productions, and she hosts her own cooking show. Mann created her own clothing line for curvy women and she’s […]

Source: SOPA Images / Getty   Imagine a time when home gaming was on the brink of extinction, a fading memory amid a market crash. Then, on October 18th, 1985, everything changed. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) stormed into the U.S., not just reviving video games, but reshaping the entire industry. This is where the legend begins. READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” Can Be Used for […]