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Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Ayo Edebiri is is officially set to write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Barney movie, and she may even take on a starring role. Read more about the Emmy award-winning star’s next major move inside. The project has been in development since 2019. The live-action Barney movie is being produced by A24 and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions in collaboration with Mattel Films. While Kaluuya […]

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital Black gospel music has always been a cornerstone of cultural expression, spiritual resilience, and community celebration. From the soul-stirring hymns sung during the Civil Rights Movement to the modern anthems of faith and triumph, gospel continues to reflect the heart of Black history. Between 2000 and 2025, gospel music evolved beyond its traditional roots, reaching new heights through groundbreaking collaborations, inspiring stories […]

Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin When he’s not beefing with Soulja Boy for everyone’s public pleasure, comedic veteran Marlon Wayans is working hard at being one of the most consistent figures in Black Hollywood. From signature comedy roles to even a romantic lead like we saw back in 2021 in the Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, the youngest out of the OG Wayans dynasty has kept quite busy at being a diverse actor throughout […]

Source: Getty / Getty Music producer and songwriter Jermaine Dupri, is widely for his contributions to R&B and hip-hop and is no stranger to speaking his mind. Recently, he publicly expressed his frustration with Rolling Stone Magazine for their dismissal of Michael Jackson’s song, “The Lady in My Life,” labeling it undeserving of its spot on the iconic Thriller album. The critique appeared in a Rolling Stone article titled, “50 […]

Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty We are sad to report that Chris Jasper, a singer-songwriter who played a key role in crafting the sound of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, passed away at the age of 73. A family statement shared on Jasper’s Facebook page confirmed that he passed away on Sunday, February 23, following a cancer diagnosis in December 2024. Born on December 30, 1951, the Cincinnati native started studying classical piano at […]

Source: Dave Benett / Getty When Burberry closes London Fashion Week, they do it with style—and star power. The label’s runway show front row at the Tate Modern was a who’s who of fashion icons and trendsetters, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Lauryn Hill turned heads in a full Burberry ensemble, Law Roach kept it cool in black leather, and Jodie Turner-Smith was suited with sophistication. Let’s not […]

Source: Unique Nicole / Getty / Kamala Harris In her first TV appearance since leaving office, our MVP, Kamala Harris, delivered a moving speech at the NAACP Image Awards that left social media reflecting on the kind of energy we could have had in the White House instead of what we are currently dealing with. Saturday Night at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, everyone was on their feet as […]

Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty / Joy Reid Joy Reid will host her final show on MSNBC this week, and many folks are understandably BIG MAD about that. Joy Reid has lost her evening news show as part of a lineup shakeup at MSNBC spearheaded by Rebecca Kutler, the network’s new president. Sources familiar with the matter tell CNN that Kutler plans to replace The ReidOut, which has been on […]

Source: Jack Mitchell / Getty The music industry is mourning the loss of legendary singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, who passed away on Feb. 24 at the age of 88. RELATED: Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 In a career spanning over 40 years, Flack was responsible for some of the smoothest melodies and meaningful lyrics in soul music. From “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” and “The First […]