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Mary J. Blige’s ‘Mary’ Is A Timeless Classic That Blends Past And Present
For nearly four decades, Mary J. Blige has delivered generational songs that served as the soundtrack for many lives. While many of her records were...
WATCH: Will Smith, Morgan Cooper And Carla Banks Waddles On ‘Bel-Air’s Cultural Impact and L.A.’s Role In The Show’s Success
In anticipation of the highly-awaited third season of Bel-Air, we sat down with executive producers Will Smith, Morgan Cooper, and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles to...
WATCH | Halle Berry On Netflix’s ‘The Union’ And How She Prepares For Action Roles
In celebration of the release of the new Netflix film The Union, its star Halle Berry spoke on how she chooses film roles, preparation for...
WATCH: Simone Joy Jones And Jordan L. Jones On The Drama and Depth of ‘Bel-Air’ Season 3
Ahead of the highly anticipated third season of Peacock’s hit series Bel-Air, stars Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones sat down with ESSENCE to...
Jazlyn Martin Talks ‘Bel-Air’ Season 3 Return And Breaking Ground With Debut EP ‘Identity Crisis’
Jazlyn Martin has been a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry, and her star continues to rise as she is set to reprise...
WATCH: Jabari Banks, Olly Sholotan, And Akira Akbar Discuss The Impact Of Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’
Season 3 of Bel-Air premieres on August 15 on Peacock, bringing fans back to modern-day Los Angeles for another intense and emotional chapter for the...
Capturing Black Excellence: Cassandra Freeman And Adrian Holmes On The Premiere Of ‘Bel-Air’ Season 3
As the highly anticipated third season of Bel-Air premieres on August 15, audiences are in for a treat as the beloved characters of Uncle Phil...
Usher, LL Cool J And Ivy McGregor Among List Of Honorees For 2024 BMAC Gala
Today, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) announced the star-studded lineup of honorees for the 2024 BMAC Gala, taking place on Thursday, September 19 at...
Maori Holmes On The BlackStar Film Festival’s Growth And Cultural Impact
Since its inception in 2012, the BlackStar Film Festival has grown into a marquee platform for showcasing some of the world’s most creative and influential...
How Media Influences Elections And How You Can Stay Informed
Just weeks after Joe Biden relinquished his position as the Democratic Presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris’ past has risen to the forefront. Her positions...