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Denzel Washington is officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Panther 3, as confirmed by director Ryan Coogler on the “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast. Coogler, who’s long dreamed of collaborating with Washington, praised him as the greatest living actor and a cultural icon. The casting had been teased in 2024, when Washington hinted […]
One of Them Days, the 2025 buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, will receive a sequel – according to Variety. The Issa Rae-produced film was an unexpected hit after receiving rave reviews in the trades. Dropping over MLK weekend, it snatched the No. 1 spot with an $11.6 million opening, even with theaters movin’ […]
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith recently signed a five-year deal with ESPN worth as much as $20 million annually. Now Stephen A. is expanding his media footprint to SiriusXM as well. Smith signed a multiyear agreement with SiriusXM that will “showcase his no-holds-barred perspectives on sports, current events and more to listeners across North America,” the satellite radio […]
As Black Music Month unfolds, it’s vital to spotlight unsung pioneers who shaped the soundscape of American music. From Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who blended gospel and early rock, to avant-garde composer Julius Eastman, these artists transcended genres and social barriers. Max Roach turned jazz into civil rights protest with “We Insist!,” while Weldon Irvine’s compositions […]
Michael Sumler, a member of R&B band Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 71. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, the musical group confirmed Sulmer’s death. “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our longtime wardrobe valet, Mike Sumler. Mike worked alongside Kool & the Gang from 2004-2015, making sure the […]
Starting at 10 a.m., roads will be closed on East Avenue from South Goodman Street to the Liberty Pole. East Main Street will also be closed to Fitzhugh Street near the County Office Building and will reopen after the parade is done, around 1 p.m. The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. at […]
Wednesday Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was released on 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) bail while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a London judge to grant bail will allow Brown to launch a world tour next month that had been thrown […]
Nike will raise prices on a wide range of footwear, apparel and equipment as soon as this week as the retail industry braces for tariffs to hit its profits, CNBC has learned. Prices for Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter said. Footwear priced between $100 and […]
A Bold Reclamation of Jazz Legacy BOOP! The Musical, now on Broadway, reimagines the iconic Betty Boop as a Black woman, played by Tony-nominated Jasmine Amy Rogers. The character is loosely based on Esther Jones, a Harlem jazz singer whose influence had long gone uncredited. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Platform Expansion & Format Update The beloved children’s show Sesame Street will launch its 56th season this summer on Netflix, after HBO Max chose not to renew its contract last year. While classic episodes will remain on HBO Max until 2027, the new 25-episode season will stream same-day on Netflix, PBS, and PBS Kids. N […]
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