Comedy
The Varnell Hill Show Premieres September 1, 2026
Martin’s fan-favorite character Varnell Hill is ready for his close-up on Paramount+ Tuesday, September 1. The Varnell Hill Show reunites Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans nearly three decades after...
2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
The 2026 Urban Film Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend, Celebrating 11 Years of Free Film, Culture, and Community in Miami 11th-Anniversary Festival Brings Independent Films, Industry Leaders, Emerging Filmmakers, and...
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
The Harold & Carole Pump Foundation today announced that Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian and writer Anthony Anderson will be honored at the 26th annual celebrity dinner on Thursday,...
The Art of Laughter/Comedy Vybez At Miami Beach Bandshell Friday, July 24, 2026
The Largest Black Standup Comedy Festival of The Summer is Coming To Miami Beach Featuring Esau McGraw, Joe Clair, & Ashima Franklin With A Portion of Ticket Sales Going to...
Artificial Intelligence
Beyond 50
The Force MDs on Their 40th Anniversary: Why They Are Still the Soundtrack to Our Lives
In this engaging interview, members of the iconic Hip-Hop group Force MCs and the legendary R&B group Force MDs come...
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tek (Smif-N-Wessun)
Tekomin "Tek" Williams joins BIG CED to discuss his journey as a hip-hop legend and his new memoir, Legacy of...
Hip-Hop Artist-Turned-Politician Dupre DoItAll Kelly Releases Children’s Book
Newark Councilman Dupre DoItAll Kelly has accomplished many things throughout his life, including a career in music and becoming the...
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Dana Dane
Revered as a legendary Hip Hop artist, Dana Dane helped pioneer the rap genre in the early 1980s. His 1987...
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Zulu Williams
Zulu Williams is currently the Senior Creative Director at Devil-Dog Dungarees, a men’s lifestyle brand known for specializing in denim....
Sports
Business
Raheem DeVaughn Hosts New Radio Show ‘The Garden of Love’
Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One announced the launch of “The Garden of Love,” a new nighttime radio show hosted by Grammy Award winning R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn. The...
Tuff Gong Collective’s REGGAE GIRLZ: MOVIE SOUNDTRACK Debuts October 19, 2026
TUFF GONG COLLECTIVE TO RELEASE REGGAE GIRLZ: MOVIE SOUNDTRACK ON VINYL ON OCTOBER 19th; PRE-ORDER HERE THE NINE-TRACK SOUNDTRACK CURATED BY CEDELLA MARLEY FEATURES ALL JAMAICAN ARTISTS & CELEBRATES...
Coach Lana Whitehead Turns Purpose Into Progress Through Sharpened Mindz
Coach Lana Whitehead has built her career around helping people move forward. From supporting children and families to creating programs that address community needs, the New Brunswick, New Jersey, native...
WNBA Rookie of the Year, Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles, Joins Adidas
View this post on Instagram A post shared by adidas Basketball (@adidasbasketball) ADIDAS OFFICIALLY WELCOMES WNBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR OLIVIA MILES TO THE ADIDAS BASKETBALL FAMILY ...
Awards/Honors
Caribbean Music Awards Will Premiere on YouTube, October 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS 2026 SETS GLOBAL PREMIERE FOR OCTOBER 25 FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL BUZZ AND GROWING FAN ANTICIPATION...
Elmiene Named as Next Breakthrough Artist by Amazon Music
Amazon Music Names Elmiene as Next Breakthrough Artist Amazon Music welcomes British-Sudanese singer-songwriter Elmiene to Breakthrough, its global program championing...
Lisane Basquiat Named to EBONY Power 100
Lisane Basquiat Named to EBONY Power 100 Basquiat and Sister Jeanine Heriveaux Honored in ‘Artists in Residence’ Category List Also...
Common Awarded the 2026 Artist Impact Award
SAG-AFTRA AND SOUNDEXCHANGE HONOR COMMON WITH 2026 ARTIST IMPACT AWARD Host committee members Andra Day, Rebecca Ferguson, Janelle Monáe...
Chance The Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications
CHANCE THE RAPPER EARNS 11 NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS AS ‘COLORING BOOK’ GOES PLATINUM Joey Bada$$ Surprises Chance Onstage at Sold-out...
