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President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial travel ban against a small number of countries with majority Muslim populations, and revived the policy this week. On Wednesday (June 4), President Trump signed a proclamation that slapped a new travel ban against a dozen countries and partial restrictions on seven others. The White House shared the proclamation on its website, which detailed the Trump administration’s plans to bar entry to the United […]

Source: Courtesy / Sony Pictures Following the breakout success of One of Them Days, a sequel to the hit buddy comedy is officially in early development at TriStar Pictures. The original film’s stars Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to reprise their roles. Read more about the sequel inside. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in his feature debut and penned by Syreeta Singleton, the original film was a box office standout, grossing […]

Source: Getty Images A new HBO documentary is set to pull the curtain back on one of the darkest chapters in Ohio State University’s history. Surviving Ohio State, produced by George Clooney and directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Eva Orner, premieres June 17th on HBO and will stream on Max. The project has been in development for years and features interviews with several former Buckeye athletes who say they […]

Source: NurPhoto / Getty Karine Jean-Pierre, who made history as the first Black woman and openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party. According to a press release for her upcoming memoir Independent, Jean-Pierre has chosen to break from party affiliation entirely, registering as an independent and encouraging others to reconsider blind party loyalty in today’s turbulent political climate. […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One Kwn is Posted On the Corner, giving fans a deeper look into her personal life and creative mind. In this very personal interview, Kwn reveals how her musical foundation was shaped by growing up in a household brimming with diverse influences. With a DJ father spinning garage house tracks and siblings introducing them to R&B icons like Beyoncé and Jill Scott, Kwn’s sound was […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One Kirk Franklin, the legendary Grammy-winning artist, sat down with Willie Moore Jr. to offer a fascinating glimpse into his creative process, his thoughts on faith, and his exciting upcoming projects such as his new single ‘Do It Again; an international tour, and the new TV show, “Den of Kings.” Franklin revealed that crafting his new music has been an intimate experience deeply rooted in […]

Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty Teyana Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, and Sherri Shepherd are bringing the heat to Straw movie press tour fashion. Ahead of the film’s Netflix debut this Friday, June 6, the trio has been serving bold, stylish looks at every NYC stop — and we’re taking notes. All of these Black women powerhouses know how to work a camera. From knowing their angles to dressing for their […]

Source: Phillip Faraone/VF24 / Getty Childish Gambino: A Genius Shaped by Diverse Influences Donald Glover, better known by his stage name Childish Gambino, is an artist defined by his versatility and relentless ambition. Whether it’s acting, writing, or making music, Gambino’s work reflects a complex web of influences that spans genres and generations. From hip-hop legends like OutKast, Eminem, and Kanye West to funk and soul trailblazers such as Funkadelic […]

Source: Cortesty / Amazon MGM Studios Today (June 4th), Prime Video shared the second and final trailer for one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer. Continue reading to check it out! In the action-comedy Heads of State, the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries’ “special relationship.” But when they become the […]