Essence Festival 2018 Date Announced! July 5-8 in NOLA

Time Inc.’s Essence today announced the official dates for the 2018 Essence Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, which will take place from July 5 – 8, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Limited advance tickets for the 24th annual event’s nightly concert series will be available starting August 10 at 10:00 am ET. Day Time, Essence Fest On the…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 14, 20170Comments

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Eric Garner’s Family Will Receive Up To $4 Million Dollars for His Death

When it comes to police brutality in America, Blacks endure the worst of it. This has been ongoing for centuries. It is clear by the actions of the police, who are instructed by the majority of American government, does not value Black lives. They disregard our importance and how much we matter. Eric Garner was…

ByChildish KiddAugust 14, 20170Comments

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#MEFeature: Head of Makeup for Marvel’s The Defenders Shares the Makeup Design Process

Besides being kick-ass (literally) superhumans, Marvel characters have another thing that makes them stand out, their looks. Costume and Makeup play an important role in the Marvel Universe and work together very beautifully to bring these characters to the big or small screen. Sarit Klein, Makeup Designer for 15 years, is the woman that is responsible for…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 13, 20171Comment

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Nas & Jay-Z Star In New Trailer For Upcoming Biggie Documentary

A&E Network is preparing to premiere a new documentary on the late and great rapper, Notorious B.I.G. on September 4, titled Biggie: The Life of the Notorious B.I.G. The documentary is set to feature rap icons Nas and of course, Jay-Z. In the trailer for the documentary, the fellow New York rappers are seen reciting lyrics to some of…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 12, 20170Comments

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Dascha Polanco Honored With Her Own Day in New York

OITNB star, Dascha Polanco has been an influential figure in the Latinx community over the past few years, and now her hard work has been commemorated. August 8 has been officially declared “Dascha Polanco Day" in her native The announcement came from Mayor Bill de Blasio on August 8, during Dominican Heritage Night. The Brooklyn-raised actress was…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 12, 20170Comments

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Nick Cannon Shines in Reggae Movie: “King of the Dance Hall”

Writer, director, producer, radio personality, host, and actor Nick Cannon always has his eggs in more than one basket. He is introducing his new movie, "King of the Dance Hall" exclusively on YouTube Red. Cannon will play a character named Tarzan, who moves to Jamaica in hopes of starting a new life selling weed to make…

ByEndíaAugust 11, 20170Comments

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#ICYMI: “Black-ish” Spin Off Gets New Name “Grown-ish”

As we already know, the lovable and hilarious sitcom, Black-ish was getting a spin off based on Yara Shahidi's character, Zoey, going off to her first year of college. Originally, the spin off was titled College-ish, but that was recently replaced by Grown-ish. In my opinion, that fits the series so well because it revolves…

ByEndíaAugust 10, 20170Comments

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Ava DuVernay to Receive Directing Prize at Britannia Awards

Filmmaker, Showrunner and Producer, Ava DuVernay is to receive the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for excellence in directing from The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles. She joins previously announced honoree Dick Van Dyke, who will receive the award for excellence in television. The awards will be presented on Oct. 27 at the…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 7, 20170Comments

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Rumor Has It: Beyoncé Is In Final Negotiations To Play Nala In The ‘Lion King’ Reboot

A few days ago, news spread like wildfire on social media that Beyoncé is currently in final negotiations with Jon Favreau, the director of the live action Lion King reboot expected to be released in theaters July 2019. Earlier this year, Variety broke the news that Bey was considering being the voice of Nala, while Donald Glover…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 7, 20170Comments

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Netflix Is Reportedly $20 Billion in Debt

There is a rumor going around that Netflix is apparently in $20 billion of debt. The company clapped back at the rumor saying that the story “inaccurately calculates our debt”. Furthermore, the company released a statement saying that their $15.7 billion of streaming obligations doesn’t count as debt. This was as its “future content expenses that roll through the…

ByNour SeleemAugust 5, 20170Comments

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Amazon Developing Slavery Reparations Series “Black America”

Amazon is developing a drama series from Will Packer and Aaron McGruder that will deal with a post-slavery reparations America. Will Packer has been on projects such as " Girls Trip" , "Ride Along" and "Think Like A Man". His partner, Aaron McGruder, is known for his work on "The Boondocks" and "Black Jesus". The Amazon drama series will…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 3, 20170Comments

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Janet Mock Responds To Lil Duval, “Trans Women Aren’t a Prop, Ploy, or Sexual Predators”

Writer, TV host and activist Janet Mock is responding to the controversial comments made about transgender men and women on popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club last week. In an open letter for Allure, Mock – who is a transgender woman – condemned being used as “a literal prop” while hosts Charlamagne tha God and…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 1, 20170Comments

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Essence Festival 2018 Date Announced! July 5-8 in NOLA

#MEFeature: Head of Makeup for Marvel’s The Defenders Shares the Makeup Design Process

Nas & Jay-Z Star In New Trailer For Upcoming Biggie Documentary

Dascha Polanco Honored With Her Own Day in New York

Nick Cannon Shines in Reggae Movie: “King of the Dance Hall”

#ICYMI: “Black-ish” Spin Off Gets New Name “Grown-ish”

Ava DuVernay to Receive Directing Prize at Britannia Awards

Rumor Has It: Beyoncé Is In Final Negotiations To Play Nala In The ‘Lion King’ Reboot

Netflix Is Reportedly $20 Billion in Debt

Amazon Developing Slavery Reparations Series “Black America”

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