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Ava DuVernay is feeling the love, and she’s excited to share the good news. At least,...
2026 Academy Awards: Everyone On Stage During Miles Caton’s...
At the 98th Academy Awards, Miles Caton delivered one of the evening’s most talked-about...
The Best Red Carpet Looks From The 2026 Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night has arrived. As stars from around the world step onto...
Miami’s He 2quare Brings Explosive Hip Hop and EDM Fusion
Independent artist He 2quare is steadily building momentum with a sound that merges...
Exclusive: Michael Bearden Is Back As Music Director Of...
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Exclusive: Michael Bearden Is Back As The Music Director...
We’re finally here—game day, as the sports fans say. With the 98th Academy Awards...
‘Euphoria’ Composer Labrinth Quits Show and Music Business,...
Fans of the hit HBO drama "Euphoria" are shook after the show's composer, Labrinth,...
RECAP: Inside The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood...
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event is available to stream on ESSENCE’s...
New music on our radar this week: Olof Dreijer, Jen Cardini,...
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Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Of The Rehearsals For The...
Cinephiles, come forward. For those of us who tune into the Academy Awards, we see...
Peckham's Palais is London's best new nightclub
Three years in the making, Palais seemingly ticks all the boxes of what modern clubbers...
Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African...
The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and...
HOT LUNCH | Drawing her world into being
Her parents wanted her to become a doctor, but a visit to some art studios changed...
Netflix showing award-winning gripping crime film that’s...
An award-winning BBC crime drama has been added to Netflix, with viewers praising...
‘Look at Them’: Oprah Winfrey Hits Back at Critics After...
For four decades, Oprah Winfrey has kept people talking about her looks, interviews,...
Out Of Africa: HBO Max Picks Up Nigerian Psychological...
Critically acclaimed Nigerian feature film The Weekend is now streaming on HBO Max....
Out Of Africa: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Braithwaite...
The shortlist for this year’s British Book Awards has been announced, with African...
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Rio Times · SP Nightlife Desk Big Band Brasil Jazz Sinfônica celebrates women...
Today in Hip Hop History: 2Pac Dropped His Third LP ‘Me...
On this day in Hip-Hop History, the late Tupac Shakur released his third studio...
Today in Hip-Hop History: Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo Dropped...
On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens rap legend Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released...
Attorney Withdrawal Creates New Delay in Tupac Shakur Murder...
The criminal case against Duane “Keefe D” Davis tied to the 1996 killing of Tupac...
Ye’s Los Angeles SoFi Shows Sell Out as Fans Rally Around...
Interest in Ye remains strong despite years of controversy, as fans rushed to secure...
8 Songs You May Not Know Quincy Jones Produced
It isn’t breaking news to say that Quincy Jones stands as arguably the greatest...
Ronnie And Shamari DeVoe Celebrate 20 Years Of Marriage...
For legendary New Edition singer Ronnie DeVoe and his wife, singer and former reality...
Inside The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags
Yesterday, Los Angeles’ Fairmont Century Plaza was illuminated with the guests and...
Black Stars Brought Unforgettable Style To Their First...
It’s Oscars weekend, and the excitement in Hollywood is already building. From intimate...
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Fugees Member Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn...
The resolution may suggest an out-of-court settlement or a private deal between...
How Zendaya Uses Archival Fashion to Honor Black Icons
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4 Times Zendaya Used Archival Fashion to Honor Black Icons
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s...
Quincy Jones’ Estate Sells Catalog, Including Stake in...
The agreement with HarbourView Equity Partners also covers Jones’ publishing rights...
How to Make a Killing: Glen Powell goes American Psycho...
John Patton Ford's modern reimagining of Kind Hearts and Coronets, in which Glen...
Op-Ed: Do Oscar Wins Really Open Doors For Black Actors?
For nearly a century, the Academy Awards have represented the highest form of recognition...
Black Wealth Watch: Byron Allen Buys Stake In Starz, Unrivaled’s...
Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business...
Phil Lord and Chris Miller on Project Hail Mary: “We wanted...
From 21 Jump Street to The Lego Movie, Phil Lord and Chris Miller specialise in...
'Vanderpump Rules' Did Its Big One
This is So Chic, Very Chic, PAPER’s examination of Bravo’s sprawling cohort of fashion...
Brighton club Quarters launches free monthly events amid...
By waiving ticket fees, Quarters hopes to make clubbing more accessible rather than...
Kandi Burruss Says Sharing Businesses With Ex Todd Tucker...
Months after announcing their separation, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker announced...
Sephora Is Bringing Beauty Trackside In New F1 Academy...
Sephora just entered the race. Literally. The beauty retailer announced an official...
SOURCE SPORTS: Former Jets 1st Round Draft Pick Asks ChatGPT...
Former New York Jets first round draft pick Darron Lee is facing serious legal trouble...
Chicago's ARC Music Festival shares 2026 line-up with extended...
The annual celebration of house and techno will return to Union Park from September...
Happy 54th Birthday To Hip Hop Icon Common!
On this day in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., better known as Common, was born in...
SOURCE SPORTS: Boxing Legend Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns...
Boxing Hall of Famer Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns, one of the most dominant and respected...
The Best Braids From ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood
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Live Nation directors brag about “robbing fans blind” in...
Two directors of the entertainment giant joked that their buyers are “stupid” in...
The Man Who Fell to Earth: humanity, lost and found
As Nicolas Roeg’s enigmatic, unclassifiable film – in which David Bowie plays an...
Chad Hugo Expands Lawsuit Against Pharrell Williams Over...
Producer Chad Hugo has escalated his legal fight with longtime collaborator Pharrell...
Appeals Court Upholds Life Sentence for Man Convicted in...
A Tennessee appeals court has affirmed the conviction of Justin Johnson, one of...
ESScent Of The Week: I Knew House Of Iyrah’s Symphony Would...
I’ll be real with y’all: the moment I see “floral gourmand” and “sweet fruits” and...
40 hidden gems of LGBTQIA+ cinema
As BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, we...
Female Hip-Hop Artists and the Oscars: A History of Nominations,...
With Women’s History Month in full swing, the entertainment world continues to strive...
Best ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Looks 2026
It’s a sunny day in Los Angeles and even sunnier at Fairmont Century Plaza where...
Quavo Speeds Through The Atlanta Streets In ‘TAKEOVER’...
The film will hit theaters on May 8 and will include late rapper Takeoff's final...
The Best Black Women In Hollywood Looks Of All Time
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“A piece of art”: Offenbach club Robert Johnson redesigned...
British graphic designer Stephen Smith has given the legendary German club a fresh...
Physical impact: Run Da Bass brings the weight of UK soundsystem...
Inspired by bonkers UK bass festival Balter, Run Da Bass gives hardcore heads in...
Twilo Can Never Go Back to the Past
Nostalgia for the parties of yesteryear is at a zenith. Decade-themed throw downs...
The art of acting: award season’s most astonishing screen...
As the awards season reaches its climax, Adam Nayman looks deeper at the how and...
Eminem Pays Tribute To Late DJ, Radio Host Lord Sear: “He...
Eminem's relationship with Lord Sear dates back over 25 years.
High Court rejects prosecutors' appeal to maintain terror...
The Belfast rapper said the decision is "bigger than us" at a press conference in...
The Source Magazine Remembers Craig Mack Eight Years Later
Eight years ago today, Hip Hop lost one of the voices that helped usher in the golden...
SOURCE SPORTS: Cardi B Jumps In The World Baseball Classic...
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already bringing plenty of drama on the diamond,...
Marcellus Wiley: The Big Bad Wolf Of Sports Media
The former gridiron star-turned-pundit tackles the drama while challenging America’s...
Dionne Warwick Says She Lost Millions In Royalties. Now...
Dionne Warwick is suing a firm she has worked with for decades for, she says, “stealing...
Exclusive: How Ayra Starr Is Taking Afrobeats Global
Ayra Starr continues to reach new heights with the release of her new single “Where...
Today In Hip Hop History: Geto Boys Released Their Sophomore...
On this day in Hip Hop history, the Houston based Geto Boys released their groundbreaking...
Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened...
On this day 33 years ago, Chris Rock, Allen Payne, and Charlie Murphy delivered...
Op-Ed: How Olandria Carthen, Ryan Destiny, Lovie Simone...
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man: Tommy Shelby takes on...
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as the Brummie gangster, this time to face his...
Reverend says he supports devil-horned bench in tribute...
Locals have praised the "meaningful" tribute to Flint, which was installed by his...
J. Cole Shares Plans After Trunk Sale Tour in New Blog...
J. Cole is opening up about his next move following the completion of his recent...
Drake Speaks on New Music: ‘This Comeback is Personal,...
Drake is hinting at a motivated comeback following the intense rap battles that...