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✕ When a film dares to take on someone as iconic as Michael Jackson, you already know the conversation is going to be bad in the best way possible. But Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, isn’t just here to show off MJ’s moonwalk and countless hits—it’s pulling us all the way into the family, the pressure, and the making of a legend. When MadameNoire sat down with Nia Long, Colman […]

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Source: Mirrorpix / Getty Michael Jackson’s new biopic, Michael, races through the familiar highlights. It shows Gary, Indiana, the Motown machine, the moonwalk, and the megastar years. As a result, the film feels built for the big screen, full of bright costumes, screaming fans, and landmark performances. Yet if you watch it in Philadelphia, there’s a chapter you can’t ignore. In fact, it’s the moment Michael and his brothers slide into […]

Source: Paul Natkin / Getty We thought we knew everything about Michael Jackson, the music, the movies, the fanfare he was an integral part of American culture, and you couldn’t help but know something about him, even if you didn’t listen to his music. But his new biopic is proving that there’s still more to his story, more than the biggest fans knew. Pulling back the curtain on one of […]

Source: Courtesy of TV One / Courtesy of TV One When it comes to timeless Black cinema and unforgettable on-screen presence, Nia Long has built a filmography that effortlessly blends romance, culture, humor, and real-life emotion. TRENDING: A Celebration of Nia Long’s Timeless Beauty and Style From her breakout role in Boyz n the Hood to the poetic love story of Love Jones and the iconic ensemble energy of The Best Man, her performances have helped define […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One When a true legend speaks, the community listens. Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Ludacris recently sat down with DJ Misses and Incognito on the hit show Posted on the Corner to drop major keys about his legacy. The Atlanta powerhouse opened up about his highly anticipated return to the mic, the changing landscape of hip-hop, and what keeps him grounded after decades of winning. […]

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Not to toot our own horn, but we have some pretty talented rock stars matriculating within the Urban One and REACH Media family. It appears that Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio understood that completely when it came to crowning the non-profit’s new President-Elect, opting for our very own Lori Flowers. Congratulations Madam President! RELATED: The History Of The Hip-Hop Radio Mix Show If the […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Few voices resonate through our community quite like the legendary CeCe Winans. Recently, Darlene McCoy hosted a powerful CeCe Winans interview on the Nightly Spirit. The two friends sat down to discuss the unifying power of gospel music, CeCe’s brand-new single, and her exciting plans to bring believers together this fall. If you missed the live broadcast, here is a look at the inspiring […]

Source: Please join us in congratulating two iconic members of the Urban One family on their monumental achievements! The Museum of Broadcast Communications recently revealed the nominees for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class, and we are thrilled to celebrate the nominations of two legendary broadcasters: Ryan Cameron and Rickey Smiley. These nominations represent one of the broadcast industry’s highest honors, reserved for a select few. With decades of […]