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Throwback Thursday Interview: John Amos Reveals How Departure From ‘Good Times’ Went Down

On February 8, 1974, CBS premiered Good Times – the weekly sitcom that served as the first-ever TV show to highlight the full scope of a Black...

8 Black Women Rappers On The Cover Of ESSENCE

Today we announced Megan Thee Stallion as the cover star for our September/October 2021 issue. The debut marks the Houston lyricist’s first time covering the...

Star Gazing: Red Carpets Are Red Hot This Week

Maybe it’s just us, but one of the best things about being back outside (for the time being) is that red carpets are a thing...

Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, And Drake Earn Top MTV VMA Nominations

MTV has announced nominations for its 2021 Video Music Awards and there’s strong representation of Black artists, specifically Megan Thee Stallion, who garnered six nods, along...

‘A Journal For Jordan’: Michael B. Jordan Says Working With Denzel Washington Was ‘Healthy Pressure’

Working with Denzel Washington is a goal of many entertainers and Michael B. Jordan is the latest actor to realize that dream. Jordan plays the...

Lion Babe Returns With Vibrant Visual Album, Rainbow Child

Universally recognized as a sensational funk-soul duo, Lion Babe has effortlessly delivered their first-ever digital album Rainbow Child. A colorful and soulful musical journey, Rainbow...

Actress Who Bought Billboard To Get Tyler Perry’s Attention Lands Lead Role In His New Series

Racquel Palmer disclosed to TMZ on Monday that she landed a lead role in Tyler Perry‘s upcoming series All the Queen’s Men two years after the mogul blasted...

Legendary “Hitmen” Producer Chucky Thompson Passes Away

Chucky Thompson, one of the producers for Bad Boy Records’ legendary production team “The Hitmen” has passed away reportedly due to COVID-19. On Monday Young...

Big Boi On Co-Headlining MLS All-Star Concert And Being ‘The Real Rap Thanos’

Big Boi has solidified his name among the greats when it comes to lyricism and his influence in taking southern rap — specifically Atlanta hip-hop...

13 Books To Celebrate National Book Lovers Day

Books help us understand ourselves and one another. They serve as mediators, bed warmers, and best friends; passports to other continents and perspectives.  Novels are...