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New Music This Week: Lizzo, Babyface Ray, Bas And More
We’re back! As April reaches its midway point, some of the best artists in the game are releasing the finest tunes in hip-hop and R&B....
‘DAMN.’ 5 Years Later: Kendrick Lamar’s Award-Winning Album Remains A Timeless Classic
It’s been five years since Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album, DAMN. To this day, it has been examined from start to finish and...
Mary J. Blige To Be Honored At The 2022 Billboard Music Awards
Today, NBC and MRC Live & Alternative announced that the iconic singer and songwriter Mary J. Blige will be the recipient of the Billboard Icon...
Taraji P. Henson To Address Howard University’s Graduating Class Of 2022
Today, Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick announced that award-winning actress, filmmaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson will address Howard University’s graduating class of 2022 at...
OWN Announces Debut Of Two New Programs: ‘The Nightcap With Carlos King,’ And ‘Love & Marriage: DC’
Today, the Oprah Winfrey Network announced that a new series, The Nightcap with Carlos King, will premiere on Saturday, May 14 at 10 p.m. EST...
Columbia Records Appoints Abou “Bu” Thiam As Its New Executive Vice President
Today, Columbia Records announced that Abou “Bu” Thiam has been hired as the company’s executive vice president. Thiam has been a power player in the...
First Look: Ledisi Stars As The Iconic Gospel Singer In ‘Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story’
The upcoming biopic Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story will premiere during the opening night of the 30th annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival...
Oprah Winfrey And Viola Davis To Discuss The Upcoming Autobiography, ‘Finding Me’
Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and philanthropist Viola Davis sat down with the incomparable Oprah Winfrey to discuss her life, career, and her upcoming autobiography Finding...
‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Season 3: Take A Look At Exclusive Photos Of The Cast
On Friday, April 8, the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series A Black Lady Sketch Show returns for its highly anticipated third season on HBO. The...
New Music This Week: Syd, Chlöe Bailey, Coi Leray And More
Happy Friday, folks. Yes, the absolute best day of the week is upon us again and of course, the good people here at ESSENCE present...