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Lifestyle
Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson Celebrates ‘Put A Ring On It: Cheathab’
On Friday night, renowned relationship expert, podcast host and bestselling author Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson hosted an exclusive screening in Washington D.C. to celebrate her new relationship series, “Put A Ring On It: Cheathab.” The highly-anticipated spinoff series debuted as OWN‘s highest-rated unscripted series in more than seven years. The breakout series is a bold new extension of the network’s…
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Lifestyle
Julien’s Presents the Whitney Houston Auction
Julien’s Auctions, has announced “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction,” to take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 11th at 10am PST (1pm EST). The sale honors the enduring legacy of the global superstar and seeks to raise awareness and generate vital support for the Foundation’s diverse initiatives, scholarships, and services—each designed to reflect and address the…
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Lifestyle
‘Roberta Flack: Style, Art & Music’ Julien’s Auctions
Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity and music memorabilia auction house, will present “Roberta Flack: Style, Art & Music” — A No Reserve Auction celebrating the life, artistry, and cultural impact of one of the most beloved singers in American music history. The event takes place on Thursday, May 14th, at 10:00 AM PT /1:00PM EST at Julien’s Auctions in…
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Lifestyle
Rap Snacks + Blockwork TV | Six-City Tour To Find Hip Hop’s Next Star
Rap Snacks and BlockWork TV are linking up for a national talent search that could put the next unsigned rapper on a chip bag next to Snoop Dogg, Migos, Lil Baby, and Rick Ross. The two brands are launching a six-city tour starting May 22nd in Atlanta, with one mission: find the next hottest rapper in the country. The initiative…
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Lifestyle
Queen Latifah + Taraji P. Henson Ink New Lifetime Movie Deals
Lifetime continues to expand its roster of powerhouse creatives, announcing today new original movie deals with Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit and Taraji P. Henson with TPH Entertainment and FOX Entertainment Studios. “Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime’s passion for telling powerful stories about women,” states Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice…
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Awards
Salt-N-Pepa Inducted Into NAACP Hall of Fame
Last night, three of our favorites Salt-N-Pepa were honored by the NAACP. Looking amazing, styled by JBolin. From Queens to global rap royalty, this year’s NAACP Hall of Fame inductees, Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spindarella. The groundbreaking group of Cheryl “Salt” James, Sandra “Pepa” Denton, and Deidra “DJ Spindarella” Roper, who forever changed the face and sound of hip-hop. Breaking barriers…
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Books
Da Brat & Judy Release Release Relationship Memoir ‘The Way Love Goes’
Hip-hop icon Da Brat and beauty mogul Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart have announced the release of their highly anticipated joint memoir and relationship guide, “The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a “Beaurtiful” & Everlasting Relationship.” Known for their hit We TV reality series “Brat Loves Judy,” the power couple invites readers into their private world, sharing their improbable journey…
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Lifestyle
‘Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur’ Auction
Following the record-breaking auction of Mariah Carey’s ultra-rare 1988 demo tape, Wax Poetics kicks off the year with the launch of its next landmark auction featuring some of the rarest Tupac items from his years before any commercial studio work existed. The auction is part of the Ge-ology Collection which offers unprecedented access to the personal archive of producer, DJ,…
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Interviews
The UB Interview: Olympian Cullen Jones Talks ‘Tour of Champions’
Olympic medalists Cullen Jones and Maritza Correia McClendon, two of the most influential figures in aquatic sports and water-safety advocacy—will headline the Tour of Champions, Diversity in Aquatics’ signature community outreach initiative during Celebration Bowl Week. The Tour brings Olympic athletes, HBCU swimmers, and community leaders directly into schools across Atlanta for an interactive experience featuring: • Engaging conversations •…
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Spike Lee + Ryan Coogler Honored at ‘Celebration of Black Cinema & Television’
Critics Choice Association (CCA) presented the 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television last night Tuesday, December 9th, at the Fairmont Century Plaza. The Celebration honors standout work both onscreen and offscreen from the Black entertainment community. Hosted by Jay Pharoah, with a performance by Aiyana-Lee. Presenters were,Chris Perfetti, Dan Fogelman, Delroy Lindo, Godfrey, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton,…
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