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Source: Urban One Podcast Network / other Urban One Podcast Network is expanding its true crime lineup with For My Man, a new audio series adapted from TV One’s original hit show. Known for its raw, emotional storytelling, For My Man brings listeners inside the real stories of women who crossed unimaginable lines, all in the name of love.  The series explores a side of true crime that’s often overlooked. […]

Source: wee feature images womens empowerment expo 2018 / CS Teddy Riley, the legendary producer and pioneer of New Jack Swing, continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry. While many know him for iconic hits like “Rump Shaker” and “Don’t Leave Me,” a recent feature by Black America Web highlights ten songs that showcase his versatility and influence across genres. Adding to his legacy, Riley has also […]

Source: MediaPunch / Getty 10 Black Actors and Actresses With the Most Oscar Nominations The Academy Awards represent the highest honor in the film industry. Over the years, several Black actors and actresses have delivered performances so powerful that the Academy has recognized them multiple times. While opportunities have historically been limited, these performers have continued to break barriers and earn repeated recognition for their work on screen. Here are […]

Source: L. Busacca / Getty On March 9, 1997, the world lost one of the most prolific personalities to ever touch a mic when Brooklyn rap icon The Notorious B.I.G. was murdered in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California. Since his tragic demise, Biggie’s legacy has grown exponentially bigger then his famous moniker suggests. Speaking of deep cuts, Biggie definitely had a handful of classics in his catalog […]

Rosie Marks for VANS Last summer, R&B’s reigning hitmaker SZA announced that she’d be taking her singing talents over to the sneaker community as the newly-appointed Artistic Director for VANS. With much anticipation built up in the time since as fans have been wondering what her role will entail, we now are getting a glimpse at her first order of business: spearheading the brand’s signature “Off The Wall” campaign for […]

Regardless of the genre, women have played a monumental role in crafting the music we know and love today. From the earliest years of folk to the current soul divas on the Billboard charts, the melodies that make up our culture just wouldn’t sound the same if not heard from the feminine perspective. As you can see from the generations of Black female music icons below, it goes without saying […]

Nigil Crawford for Coca-Cola The opening synths heard within the first 10 seconds of Van Halen’s chart-topping ’80s rock hit “Jump” make the song a classic before the beat even gets a chance to drop. It’s no wonder why Rolling Stone Magazine has it listed on its highly-coveted “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list, or why Coca-Cola would tap global music phenom J Balvin to rework the classic rock […]

Source: Heather Diehl / Getty Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been relieved of her duties by President Donald Trump after a string of controversies followed the Cabinet member. As this is breaking, reactions to the news from talking heads and general observers alike have been robust and voluminous. Former Secretary Kristi Noem faced a flurry of tough questions this week during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that examined […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Rising star of R&B, Josh Levi, recently joined DJ Misses and Incognito on Posted on the Corner for a candid conversation about his journey, his fans, and the energy fueling his Hydraulic Tour. The interview was a mix of laughter, reflection, and insight into the mind of an artist who’s carving his own lane in the music industry. Levi’s Hydraulic Tour has been making waves, not just for its […]