Remembering Bill Cobbs, The Beloved Actor Whose Career Spanned More Than Five Decades
Bill Cobbs, a prolific veteran actor with a career spanning over half a century, passed away at the age of 90 on June 25 at his California home, as announced by his brother, Thomas G. Cobbs.
9 Black Sibling Groups That Redefined Soul Music
Black music thrives on the power of connection, and what better connection is there than family? Sibling acts have long been part of Black music’s legacy. Bred and nurtured under one roof, their shared history and musical upbringing result in undeniable chemistry, producing some of the most iconic groups ever with harmonies that are nearly […]
New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday
A rare live recording of Celia Cruz was discovered and has just been released in time to celebrate the salsa legend’s 100th birthday, Billboard reports. South Florida radio personality Albertico Rodríguez, who emceed many of Cruz’s shows, had recorded one of Cruz’s live performances at the now-defunct Casanova Club in Miami in the 1980s. He’d […]
Tahra Grant Named Chief Comms Officer at Sony Pictures, First Black Woman to Hold Title at Major Hollywood Studio
She’s blazing a trail in corporate communications! Tahra Grant, Sony’s SVP of Corporate Communications for the Motion Picture Group, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). This significant elevation places Grant in a top corporate communications role, succeeding Robert Lawson and reporting directly to SPE Chairman […]
Mary J. Blige’s New Boot Line With Giuseppe Sold Out Within 24 Hours
Aunties, rejoice! R&B songstress Mary J. Blige released her first official boot collection through a limited-edition line with Giuseppe Zanotti boots. The GRAMMY Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated singer is known for her heartbreaking love songs, empowering anthems, and love of a good thigh-high boot. On May 12, while on stage at her annual Strength of […]
Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Celebrate Son RZA’s 2nd Birthday With Adorable Family Gathering
A mother’s work is never done, not even for world-famous pop stars and business moguls like Rihanna. The Fenty founder and her partner, A$AP Rocky, spent Mother’s Day weekend throwing a birthday party for their son, RZA, who turns two years old. Rihanna and Rocky booked out New York’s Color Factory for a private party […]
Issa Rae Announces Launch of New Company, ‘Ensemble,’ to Connect Brands with Diverse Creators
She aims to disrupt the traditional model of branded entertainment. Acclaimed actress and entrepreneur Issa Rae is shaking up the branded entertainment landscape with her new company, Ensemble. According to the Ensemble website, the company positions itself as a “next-generation branded entertainment company” focused on “a diverse collective of talented and influential creators.” View this […]
Tyler Perry & DeVon Franklin Ink New Multiyear Deal with Netflix to Produce Faith-Based Films
Tyler Perry Studios and New York Times bestselling author DeVon Franklin are teaming up to produce faith-based films for Netflix. The multi-year, multi-picture deal will also include scripted and non-scripted series on the streaming service. Franklin shared how the partnership came to be in a heartfelt announcement on Instagram. “After over a year of searching […]
Alicia Keys’ Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Earns 13 Tony Nominations
This semi-autobiographical musical is one to watch! Alicia Keys is basking in the afterglow of 13 Tony Award nominations for her musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” a project she’s poured her heart and soul into for over a decade. The news left her “freaking out in a really great, awesome, grateful way,” according to a recent interview […]
Tabitha Brown’s ‘Tab Time’ Children’s Series Set To Expand With New App & eBook
“America’s Mom” Tabitha Brown, the Emmy-winning host behind the beloved Tab Time YouTube series, is bringing even more love and learning to your homes! According to Variety, Brown, alongside creative studio Kids at Play, is expanding the Tab Time universe with a brand new app, a children’s book series, and an online shop! This means […]