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Apr 26 2018

Queen Latifah Added to List of Iconic Women at 2018 Essence Festival

First-Ever ESSENCE Fest Performance Rounds Out All-Star Roster of Iconic Women including Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Xscape and More April 26, 2018 (NEW YORK, NY) — For the first time in the event’s history, a special performance by multi-talented rapper, singer, actress and producer, Queen Latifah, has been added to the all-star […]

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Apr 25 2018

TV One Premieres New Crime & Justice Series hosted by Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump

How would you survive inside the justice system if you were convicted of a crime that you did not commit? TV One’s EVIDENCE OF INNOCENCE spotlights the unbelievable true stories of four people who endured this life-altering nightmare-innocent of crimes for which they were arrested and ultimately imprisoned. Premiering Monday, June 4 at 10/9c PM

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Apr 25 2018

TV-One Casts R&B Star Tristan “Mack” Wilds & Chaley Rose in New Original Film

A love story driven by a romantic dinner that can ultimately save the life of a broken heart TV One announced that production is underway in Atlanta, Georgia for the new film, Dinner For Two, starring R&B sensation and actor Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds (“HBO: The Wire”, “90210”, “The Secret Life of Bees”, and “Shots Fired”), Chaley Rose (“Nashville”), Prince Hammond (“Claws”),

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Apr 24 2018

Teen Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason to Perform at the Royal Wedding

One of the brightest stars in classical music, teenage cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been announced as one of the musicians at the Wedding Service of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle next month. 19-year-old cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason won BBC Young Musician 2016, made his BBC Proms debut the following year, and released his debut album,

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Apr 23 2018

“The Angry Birds 2” Flies in With All-Star Cast, Leslie Jones, Sterling K. Brown and More

Sony Pictures in association with Rovio Entertainment once again join forces on The Angry Birds Movie 2, the filmmakers have brought together a hilarious all-star cast of new and returning talent for the flightless birds and scheming green pigs as they take their beef to the next level. The Angry Birds Movie 2 is slated to

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Apr 18 2018

Howard University Alumnus Chadwick Boseman to Deliver 2018 Commencement Address

April 18, 2018 | Written by Howard Newsroom Staff Washington, D.C. — Howard University President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, announced today that actor and alumnus Chadwick Boseman will deliver the keynote address during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Mr. Boseman will address members of the Class of 2018 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty,

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Apr 17 2018

OWN Greenlights Hit-Maker Will Packer With Two New Series

OWN announced today two new series from prolific hit-maker Will Packer (“Girls Trip,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Ride Along,” “Roots”) and his Will Packer Media banner: the soapy new drama series “Ambitions” from global content leader Lionsgate and the unscripted dating series “Ready to Love.” Packer will serve as executive producer for both series. The new

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Apr 17 2018

Amy Schumer Takes on Body Positivity in ‘I Feel Pretty’

STX Films feel good comedy, I FEEL PRETTY stars Amy Schumer, alongside Naomi Campbell, Shasheer Zamata, Michelle Williams and more comes out in theaters on Friday, April 20! Schumer, 36, plays Renee Bennett in the film, an insecure woman who believes a head injury made her more beautiful. With this newfound confidence, she is empowered

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Apr 12 2018

OWN’s “Black Love” Docu-Series Returns w/Sterling K. Brown, Tina Knowles and More…

Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the second season premiere of its hit docu-series “Black Love” on Saturday, May 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series which highlights love stories from the Black community debuted last fall with 1.2 million total viewers, becoming OWN’s most-watched unscripted series debut in network history and its highest-rated unscripted series

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Apr 11 2018

Afro-Brit Curvy Model Revolutionizes The Fashion Industry

Standing at a statuesque 5’10, with a flawless melanin enriched complexion, cheekbones designed by the ancestry of West Africa and a perfectly cropped Afro, the British Ghanaian beauty, Philomena Kwao is the perfect canvas and model for the fashion industry. Her regal unapologetic natural beauty reflected on billboards, magazines and major fashion campaigns around the world has led her

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