Apple Music Releases Usher’s Official Super Bowl Halftime Trailer
Apple Music just dropped the official Super Bowl Halftime performance trailer with @Usher, labeling it “1 performance. 30 years in the making.” 🔥🎤 Who else can’t wait for Usher to take us back through all his timeless hits on Feb. 11?
Celebrating Mary J. Blige’s Birthday: 10 Facts About the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul
Toast it up for a queen! It’s our Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s birthday! Beyond the powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, here are ten facts that showcase the uniqueness of the iconic Mary J. Blige. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mary J Blige (@therealmaryjblige) Bronx Roots: Mary Jane Blige was born on […]
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Bring Their Art Collection to the Brooklyn Museum
In the heart of Brooklyn, the Great Hall at the Brooklyn Museum becomes a canvas for the artistic synergy of power couple Alicia Keys and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, known as the Deans. From February 10 to July 7, 2024, their first major exhibition, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia […]
Remembering Max Roach, One of the Founders of Modern Jazz
We remember and celebrate the extraordinary life and musical legacy of one of the greatest jazz drummers in history. Maxwell Lemuel “Max” Roach–born on January 10, 1924, in Newland, North Carolina–began his musical journey at a young age, displaying an innate talent for rhythm and percussion. His career began in the bebop era, where he […]
Jasmine Guy Earns First Emmy Award in 4 Decade Career
She’s having her moment in the sun! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chronicles of Jessica Wu (@chroniclesofjessicawu) In a momentous turn of events on the first night of the two-part Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Jasmine Guy, celebrated actress and performer, claimed her well-deserved Emmy win, Variety reports. The ceremony, held at […]
10 Times Simone Biles Proved She is the G.O.A.T.
Her name resounds with unmatched excellence. 💥 WAIT FOR IT 💥@Simone_Biles is the first person in history to perform this dismount and 👏 SHE 👏 NAILED 👏 IT. #USGymChamps pic.twitter.com/l7vVInxMJv — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2019 Powerhouse athlete Simone Biles has not just dominated gymnastics; she has redefined what it means to […]
Wu-Tang Clan Makes History with 2024 Las Vegas Residency
The residency begins on the heels of hip-hop’s 50th Anniversary! In a pioneering move for the world of hip-hop, the iconic Wu-Tang Clan has announced its upcoming Las Vegas residency, set to begin in February at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This residency marks a historic moment, as Wu-Tang Clan becomes the first […]
Comedian KevOnStage Lands New TBS Show with Host Nina Parker
‘Friday Night Vibes’ is back with new hosts! TBS is bringing back the beloved “Friday Night Vibes,” which premieres on January 5 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. The revitalized show promises an exciting fusion of film, culture, and entertainment, ushering in a new era for weekend movie programming. It will be hosted by Nina Parker and […]
Emmy Award-Winning Actor Andre Braugher Has Joined the Ancestors
The Emmy Award-winning actor leaves a legacy of outstanding performances. Andre Braugher was born on July 1, 1962 in Chicago. As the youngest of four children his early life in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side laid the foundation for his admired career, Block Club Chicago reports. Initially pursuing engineering at Stanford University, he […]
Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Charles Barkley Named Top 25 Sports Personalities by Complex Sports
Congratulations to all the honorees! Complex Sports recently released its Top 25 Sports Personalities list, and familiar names in sports were included. Surprisingly, of the 25 spotlighted, the majority of them were Black sports personalities, making up 17 of the 25 on the list in an industry that used to be dominated by white males. […]