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Source: Dominique Maddox / Dominique Maddox From Devale Ellis and Tristan “Mack” Wilds to the Wire’s Andre Royo and NBA legend  Allan Houston, the second annual showcase of Surrounded by Stories celebrated Black voices, bold filmmaking, and stories told on their own terms. Co-founded by actor, singer and filmmaker Tristan “Mack” Wilds and filmmaker Greg Cally, Surrounded By Stories brings filmmakers, actors, film lovers and industry creatives together for screenings, networking, panels and conversations designed to support the next generation of storytellers. Radio and TV […]

✕ D.L. Hughley and Jasmine welcomed comedian Earthquake with the kind of praise reserved for the greats. “It always brightens my day when I see one of my dearest friends in the game and one of the best comedians that ever existed,” Hughley said. Back Home in D.C. Earthquake had good reason to be in high spirits. He was calling from Washington, D.C., his hometown, ahead of a single night […]

Daniel Zuchnik / Mary DeCicco / Joe McNally / Getty A key component to Black culture is that most of us quite literally wear it on our skin. The many beautiful shades of brown that make up our melanated identity is a feature most are proud of, with traditional sayings like “the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice” holding significance amongst our race. However, that doesn’t negate our fairer […]

✕ It’s nothing quite like getting advice straight from the greats who laid down the blueprint. We decided to create a lane for those insightful conversations with our new Urban ONE Originals series, VOICES. If anyone knows the game when it comes to entrepreneurship, it’s music mogul Master P. The empire he spearheaded in the 1990s with No Limit Records set a standard on guerilla marketing in hip-hop and generational […]

MEGA / Kevin Mazur / Chris Polk;WWD / Getty For many grade school graduates, being part of the marching band proved to be a formidable experience that influenced the trajectory of their future careers. That notion applies on a greater scale for the countless “band geeks” who went on to become certified celebrities in the world of entertainment. From super producers like Pharrell Williams and GRAMMY-winning singers like Lizzo to […]

Source: Brianna Bryson / Getty Bob Mackie, the legendary designer whose sequined, theatrical creations helped define American show-business glamour, died Sept. 14 at 87. An official statement on his Instagram announcing his death stated: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, […]

Getty Images / Jasmine Crockett / Chris Brown Rep. Jasmine Crockett is hearing it online after honoring Chris Brown and Usher at their Texas stadium tour stop. The outgoing Texas Congresswoman took the stage Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington during the Chris Brown and Usher joint R&B Tour, joined by State Rep. Venton Jones and producer Roccstar, to help bestow the surprise honor on the musicians. Telling the crowd she “couldn’t […]

Source: @4xtradageneral / Instagram 4xtra, the former No Jumper host, has been arrested for attempted murder, according to sources. The West Coast rapper, whose real name is Resan Bingham, was booked by the LAPD Wednesday morning. His bail was reportedly set at $1 million. 4xtra previously had a rough Fourth of July after losing two fingers in a firework accident. Around the time of incident, he asked his followers an […]

Source: getty / Getty Alicia Keys didn’t just arrive on the R&B scene in 2001; she practically kicked the door down, sat at a piano, and started singing like she’d been doing it for 40 years. From breathtaking piano ballads to hip-hop collaborations and giant New York anthems, these songs are not only beloved fan favorites, but they also helped Alicia Keys blossom from a promising young pianist into a […]