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ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed

ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed at the 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Hosted by Aldis Hodge LOS ANGELES, January 29, 2025 – Today, ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in […]

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Lifetime Returns with Voices of a Lifetime: Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa and Gloria Gaynor

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 7, 2025) – Lifetime’s Voices of a Lifetime returns this winter with a trio of powerful movies featuring the voices and legacies of three of the music industry’s most influential talents including the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul, Mary J. Blige; Latin Hip Hop Pioneer Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa); and powerhouse Gloria Gaynor, who’s epic career

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Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black – Now Streaming on Netflix!

Get ready for an electrifying new drama from the master storyteller himself, Tyler Perry. In Beauty in Black, two women from opposite worlds find their lives intertwined in an explosive journey filled with secrets, betrayal, and suspense. Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), struggling to survive after being kicked out by her mother, and Mallory (Crystle Stewart), a

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Disney’s “MUFASA The Lion King” in Theaters December 20

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with cast members Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Theo Somolu, Braelyn Rankins and Anika Noni Rose, shared an exciting new trailer and poster with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The film capped the studio’s presentation tonight

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Broadway San Diego: Hawa Kamara Takes Flight as Wendy Darling in “Peter Pan”

Hawa Kamara’s debut as Wendy Darling in the touring production of “Peter Pan” is a momentous milestone in her burgeoning career. With the show set to dazzle audiences at Broadway San Diego from July 30 through August 4, Kamara is excited to step into this iconic role and inspire young viewers.  The Chocolate Voice had

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NFL Players Choir Captivates Attendees at ESSENCE Festival of Culture

NEW ORLEANS – Fifteen former and active NFL players from the iconic performance group The Players Choircaptivated audiences in a series of performances and appearances during the 30th Annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Sponsored by Febreze, The Players Choir was a crowd favorite during their ESSENCE main stage ‘Sunday service’ performance, which entertained festival goers through spirited musical selections of “All in His Hands,”

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