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For Brian Henry, music has always been an integral part of his life. He realized just how deep his passion ran when, after snapping at his dad for accidentally popping his Janet Jackson cassette tape, he understood that his love for music went far beyond surface-level admiration. It was something he needed to be a […]
Nowadays, you can purchase weed anywhere in New York. The man behind the bodega counter has an eighth, I can rely on a shady-looking smoke shop for a preroll, and there’s always someone at Washington Square Park or Jacob Riis Beach with weed for sale. In most cases, the person selling me this isn’t Black. […]
Kickstarter and Tubi have launched the FilmStream Collective, a partnership that provides independent filmmakers with funding and guaranteed distribution. This collection highlights dozens of Kickstarter-backed projects, ranging from horror to compelling documentaries. It highlights the diversity of independent filmmaking, focusing on the importance of independent filmmaking, featuring women, Black creators, LGBTQ+ storytellers, and first-time directors […]
Just call her proud momma of four! Cardi B and her partner Stefon Diggs have welcomed their first child. On November 13, the “Hello” singer posted a welcome to the world message on Instagram: “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world,” she wrote next to […]
I was given 12 precious minutes to sit down and talk with Eddie Murphy, an artist who has dominated late-night TV, blockbuster movies, chart-topping music, and sold-out stand-up shows. For days, I pondered what I would ask, knowing how many life-defining moments he reveals in Being Eddie, the candid and intimate documentary chronicling his life, now […]
Actor Chadwick Boseman will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20, 2025. Ryan Coogler, the director of Boseman’s most significant film, Black Panther, and Viola Davis, the co-star of his final movie, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, are set to speak at the ceremony. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, […]
Senators reached a provisional agreement to reopen the federal government after a 43-day shutdown, but it is only the first step in ending the impasse. A provisional agreement indicates that both parties have agreed in principle on a short-term funding measure, typically a continuing resolution (CR), that will temporarily restore government funding while detailed negotiations […]
Netflix’s Bad Influencer doesn’t just expose the chaos of online fame; it holds up a mirror to the illusion itself. The show pulls viewers deep into the world of digital aspiration, where status is built on aesthetics, followers are currency and authenticity is negotiable. At its core, it’s less about influencer culture and more about […]
With the dearth of Black female voices on Saturday Night Live this season, could this be the right time for a Maya Rudolph return? The SNL alum has been starring as Molly Wells on her Apple TV+ series Loot, currently streaming its third season. As one of the richest women in the world, with billions upon billions, […]
Let’s face it, once daylight saving time ends, things begin to feel slow-paced, and it can be hard on our mental health. Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically in the fall and winter months when daylight hours are […]