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This week highlights Black excellence across music, film, and sports. Usher will deliver the keynote speech at Emory University’s 180th Commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. Meanwhile, Zendaya joins the cast of Shrek 5, set for a 2026 release. At the 2025 Academy Awards, Queen Latifah will honor the late Quincy Jones, celebrating his legendary […]
The 2025 Met Gala will celebrate Black style in menswear with its theme, “Tailored for You.” This marks the first time in over 20 years that the event’s accompanying exhibit will focus exclusively on menswear. The exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, will explore Black dandyism from the 18th century to today, highlighting fashion’s role in […]
This week in Good Black News highlights heartwarming milestones and inspiring acts of generosity: Travis Scott hosted his annual Winter Wonderland Park in Houston, distributing over 2,000 toys, food bags, and scholarships through his Cactus Jack Foundation. Niecy Nash-Betts and Adrienne Maloof held a lavish holiday party supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, combining festive fun […]
On November 16, 2024, R&B superstar Usher celebrated the grand opening of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace’s winter residency at TAO Beach, The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. The 47,000-square-foot venue has been transformed into a roller-skating paradise, complete with a 3,250-square-foot rink spanning its two pools. As a partner in Flipper’s World, Usher has played […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is energizing voters in key swing states with the support of celebrities like Usher, Lizzo, and Stevie Wonder ahead of Election Day. On October 19, Usher spoke at a rally in Atlanta, encouraging Georgians to vote for a brighter future, while Lizzo joined Harris in Detroit, emphasizing Michigan’s crucial role as […]
Usher, who was scheduled to kick off his Past, Present, Future world tour on Monday night in his hometown of Atlanta, has postponed the concert to a later date, saying he needed to give his “body a second to rest and heal.” For now, his other two Atlanta shows are still scheduled to take place […]
Award-winning actor, author, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will return to host the 2024 BET Awards, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony will honor the iconic Usher with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Announced performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. As […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in music, television, and film, took place on Saturday, March 16th, with Queen Latifah hosting the event. The awards show honors achievements across 90 categories with top honors going to Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Quinta Brunson, The Color Purple, and Usher. Special awards were presented […]
In 2004, the music industry experienced a transformative year with the release of several iconic albums, marking their 20th anniversary this year. Usher’s “Confessions” redefined the R&B genre, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the decade’s most acclaimed albums. Destiny’s Child released their final album, “Destiny Fulfilled,” closing a chapter on their legendary status […]
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., delivered an electric guitar solo alongside Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Contrary to some social media users’ misidentification, the performer was not North West, but the 26-year-old H.E.R., an accomplished artist one award shy of achieving the prestigious EGOT status. With five Grammy Awards, an […]
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