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For decades, Barbara Smith or B. Smith as she was affectionately known stood as a titan for black entrepreneurship, modeling and more. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she, her husband Dan Gasby and daughter Dana continued to tell her story and keep her brand alive. Sadly, B. Smith passed away on Saturday night in the family’s Long Island home. She was 70. […]
Actress Ja’net Dubois, famously brought the character “Willona Woods” from the hit TV show “Good Times” to life. Willona, neighbor to the Evans family was not only comic relief, she lived the saying ‘it takes a village.” Woods would help nurture the boys, J.J. and Michael (played by Jimmie Walker And Ralph Carter) and was […]
Jerry Springer is right up there with Les Crane, Morton Downey Jr.and Phil Donahue when discussing the kings of trash tv. But, his legacy spans far beyond the small screen. In honor of his birthday Thursday (February 13), check out 7 fun facts you may not know about the legendary talk show host. Join Our […]
ESSENCE has announced the official lineup for the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture! For the first time ever, Bruno Mars is headlining the weekend along with Janet Jackson, Ari Lennox, Janelle Monae, Patti LaBelle, Raphael Saadiq, Summer Walker and more. The Superlounge lineup for 2020 includes Jidenna, Tamia, SIR, Doug E. Fresh, Rapsody, Goldlink, D Smoke, Masego, Smino, Stokley, Tank and the Bangas, Umi, The New Respects and more. “This is a milestone year for ESSENCE and our community […]
Hours after he was arrested in a prostitution sting, Jackson State University President Dr. William B. Bynum, has resigned. Bynum was arrested early Monday morning with several others, including JSU professor Shonda McCarthy and charged with making a false statement, possession of marijuana and procuring services of a prostitute. McCarthy was charged with procuring services of […]
Lena Waithe and wife Alana Mayo have called it quits after only 2 months of marriage. “After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways,” they said in a statement to People Magazine. “We have nothing but support for one another and ask that you respect our privacy during this time.” Join Our […]
https://youtu.be/v0gg_2bPkH4 Go inside the James Ingram tribute as Eric Benét, Chanté Moore, and Al B. Sure! honor the iconic vocalist and songwriter. Urban One Honors airs January 20, 2020 at 8/7C only on TV One.
Singer Jac Ross‘s voice has been compared to some of the greats such as Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke. His vocal abilities will be on full display as he is set to perform at Urban One Honors. Ross talks about what you can expect to see on stage, we learn more about his music and […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuOMfC6P8HQ Billy Porter opens up about his incredible relationship with fellow ‘Pose’ and Urban One Honors Represent Pride Honoree, Ryan Jamaal Swain. TV One will air REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, immediately preceding the show at 7 P.M. ET/6C. Hosted by Hughes, the TV One special features in-depth […]
We now know the name of Queen Latifah’s son. According to Love B. Scott, the rapper and actress welcomed baby Rebel with longtime partner Eboni Nichols back in 2019. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text MAGIC to 23845 to join! The couple met back […]
