Though it’s been a while since Rihanna has released a full-length album, this powerhouse of a pop star is showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year, she has released a chart-topping single with DJ Khaled, designed a stunning new makeup line that debuts in less than a month, and began an initiative to…
African Flavor at the 2017 Made in America Music Festival The 2017 edition of the Made in America music festival is returning to the streets of Philadelphia on the first weekend of September, which coincides with Labor Day weekend in the United States. The Made in America music festival is sometimes referred to as “Jay-Z’s…
Though it’s been a while since Rihanna has released a full-length album, this powerhouse of a pop star is showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year, she has released a chart-topping single with DJ Khaled, designed a stunning new makeup line that debuts in less than a month, and began an initiative to…
African Flavor at the 2017 Made in America Music Festival The 2017 edition of the Made in America music festival is returning to the streets of Philadelphia on the first weekend of September, which coincides with Labor Day weekend in the United States. The Made in America music festival is sometimes referred to as “Jay-Z’s…
Since 2006, BET’s Black Girls Rock Awards have been honoring the achievements of black women in the arts, politics, sports, and other arenas. With a focus solely on black women, it’s the first and only award show of its kind. Importantly, the night showcases women of all ages and talents, all of whom serve as inspiring…
Lulu Fall, a rising jazz vocalist and Broadway singer, is easily distinguishable by her bright pink hair, but that’s not the only thing that stands out about this D.C. native. Fall is currently rising in popularity because of her recently released single, Pretty For a Dark Girl, a joint venture with Kris Johnson. With undeniable musical…
The entertainment industry hasn’t always taken full advantage of evolving technology in augmenting its endeavors. However, AT&T is attempting to make rapid changes to this matter; the company recently held its AT&T Shape Tech and Entertainment Expo at Warner Bros. Studios—an event that brought together over 10,000 attendees from the worlds of technology and entertainment. Showcasing the…
A new film starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and newcomer Tiffany Haddish is killing it at the box office and getting critical acclaim to boot. There haven’t been many R-rated comedies starring black female leads, in part because some in Hollywood believe that is not a path towards big financial wins. Girls…
The 2017 Emmy Awards nominations are out! It was a big year for Netflix, who doubled their nominations from the previous year and caught up to HBO. This is due to their surge in high quality original programming with shows like Stranger Things and The Crown, in addition to long-running top performers like Orange is…
Nnedi Okorafor’s fantasy novel, Who Fears Death, has been captivating readers since its release in 2010. Now, its reach will expand even further with an adaptation for television. The novel is being produced for HBO by none other than George R.R. Martin, the creator of Game of Thrones. Who Fears Death is a contemporary take…
