Entertainment

Source: James Devaney / Getty The 2024 BET Awards will take our culture center stage on June 30. Celebrating the best in Black TV, music, and entertainment, this Sunday’s ceremony will be a star-studded affair. Taraji P. Henson returns as host after a whirlwind year of appearances, fashion slays, honors, and new projects such as her children’s book and TPH by Taraji hair care line. Taraji has no problem working […]

Source: Paige Boyd / R1 Digital Waleed Coyote, in a recent interview for Black Music Month, shared his inspiring journey from Greensboro, North Carolina. He recounted how he learned English by watching BET and MTV, and how his hometown fueled his passion for music. Coyote’s journey into radio began in college at Western Carolina University, eventually leading him to start Othaz Records, the first indie label to go platinum in […]

Source: AAron Ontiveroz / Getty The NBA Draft is one of, if not the most memorable moment in anyone’s professional Basketball career. Where you are drafted is determined based on what you’ve showcased in college or internationally. As we understand the NBA is the creme de la creme of the basketball world, draft order only matters the night of the draft. Regardless of the number you are called, you have […]

Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty Earliest this month, HBO’s critically acclaimed series The Wire celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the date it premiered. Click inside to check out some cool facts from the legendary show that you may or may not have known. On June 2nd, 2002, a cult classic crime drama aired on TV screens across the world for the first time and captured our hearts. The Wire chronicled the issues […]

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Black music has played a significant role in the world of video games for decades. The music of our culture contributes to the rich and unique audio that immerses players and enhances the overall gaming experience. From the infectious rhythms of funk and soul to the driving beats of hip-hop, the influence of Black musical styles can be heard across a diverse range of gaming […]

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Black music has played a significant role in the world of video games for decades. The music of our culture contributes to the rich and unique audio that immerses players and enhances the overall gaming experience. From the infectious rhythms of funk and soul to the driving beats of hip-hop, the influence of Black musical styles can be heard across a diverse range of gaming […]

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty UPDATED: 5:45 p.m. ET., June 26th, 2024 As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture. Actor Bill Cobbs has died. Cobbs is best known for […]

Source: Courtesy of Ashlee Rene’ If you’re looking for the best Essence Fest hairstyles to help you manage the New Orleans heat, you’ll want to keep reading. Because while Nola is one of the most exciting cities on the planet, it’s also the hottest. And if you think you will slay a blowout, think again. The temperatures in the south are already climbing to the mid to high 90s, and coupled with […]

Source: Getty Images / Getty Three syllables, one must-have superfood: coconut. On first thought, the fruit pairs well with various spirits for the perfect cocktail — pina colada, anyone? On the flip side, the sweet-meets-nutty taste can elevate any recipe, making it a staple in Caribbean cuisine. However, as a beauty maven, I find myself smitten with the superfood due to its health and beauty benefits — from its antibacterial […]