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Source: HGTV / HGTV If you’re like me, you think of your home as your sanctuary. And how you design your space says a lot about you. You’re also like me if you watch HGTV for aspirational and creative purposes. We may not have a million dollar budget but imagining what’s possible is comforting. Add some laughter and Black face and it’s a real good time. We caught up with […]

Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty Samuel Monroe Jr. built a career playing the kind of characters that stayed with you long after the credits rolled. In the wake of his passing, we honor him with 5 movies that showcase his incredible talent.  The Los Angeles born actor died Wednesday (Aug. 26) at 52 after battling meningitis and MRSA pneumonia. Monroe appeared in more than 25 film and television projects throughout his career. […]

Source: Fifty-three years after hip-hop emerged from the streets of the Bronx, the culture that began with block parties, DJs and young people creating something out of very little has become a global musical powerhouse The Hip Hop Museum celebrated at Aura 57 in Manhattan, bringing together some of the artists and DJs who helped build the culture alongside a new generation keeping it moving. Among those turning up to celebrate […]

Paras Griffin She blesses us with her voice on a weekly basis as host of The Nightly Spirit, and now Darlene McCoy is ready to get back to her pride and joy as a singer with the upcoming release of a new EP titled Me and My House. As hinted at in the title, the project is set to include a forward-thinking blend of gospel and dance music that fans […]

Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty The dynamic soca artist Machel Montano is being honored with an exhibit on his life and career at the Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The exhibit will be at the library from Aug. 22 to Sept. 12.

Source: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images / Getty Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon continues to grow, expanding into new avenues and new cities. The West Coast legend’s family is keeping his legacy alive by expanding the Marathon Burger franchise into Las Vegas. The new location will mark the family-run business’ first burger restaurant with a drive-thru. Nip’s brother, Blacc Sam, shared the news, explaining why Sin City has always held […]

✕ Chris Tucker ain’t just a comedian; he’s a whole moment. From Smokey on that porch in Friday to running his mouth all over Rush Hour, this man gave us lines we still quote to this day. Now he’s back home in Atlanta on his own business, using his Chris Tucker Foundation to put money behind scholarships, Morehouse, and families that need a hand. He’s throwing a comedy show, then […]

Source: Venla Shalin / Getty Gunna has been named Under Armour’s official global ambassador and P-Star creative director, adding another major fashion move to his résumé. The Atlanta star has been rocking UA for some time, making the partnership a natural fit. As Wunna continues his health journey by staying active and paying closer attention to his diet, the collaboration aligns with his lifestyle and evolving brand.  The partnership includes […]

Source: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images / Getty Some artists sing a song. Latimore lives inside it. This soul singer and keyboardist spent five decades turning heartache, humor, and grown-folks wisdom into music that still fills dance floors and quiet living rooms alike. His “country-soul” sound—part deep blues, part smooth R&B, all honesty—earned him a place in the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. We are sad to report that the Blues/Southern […]