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In a world of many legends and icons, there is only one Frankie Beverly. With sounds that have a proven ability to soothe and transcend generations, Mr. Beverly is a significant part of Black America’s soundtrack. The front man of the incomparable Frankie Beverly and Maze is the “Ambassador Of Soul” whose music can change […]

Legendary actor, director, and former NFL linebacker Carl Weathers has died. He was 76. His family released a statement through his agent to announce that he died “peacefully in his sleep” on February 1. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the statement continued. “Through his contributions to film, television, the […]

Pastor John P. Kee is taking a brief break from his pastoral duties at New Life Fellowship Church to focus on his health.

It was the ultimate celebration of Black Excellence, as we honored Mary J. Blige, Donald Lawrence, Dionne Warwick, Frankie Beverly, and Chlöe. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite purple carpet arrivals! The BEST in Black Hollywood showed up and showed out.

Kelontae Gavin is married now!!! He posted on his Instagram page that he married....

The Super Bowl is one of the largest television events in the world and For most artists, performing during the halftime show is the height of stardom. Many of us know that ads during the Super Bowl can exceed $5M for a 30-second commercial and although performers are not paid for their performances during the […]

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Who would have imagined the idea and determination of a 16-year-old would turn into a media powerhouse? This year, TV One celebrates its 20th Anniversary. That 16-year-old was none other than Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins, III. What else could be expected when his mother, media mogul Cathy Hughes, founded the conglomerate that is Urban […]

Isabella Strahan, daughter of NFL hall-of-famer Michael Strahan, revealed her medulloblastoma diagnosis with "Good Morning America."

  All hail the queen! Get ready for a Family Affair at the 6th annual Urban One Honors because we’re set to give the Queen of Hip Hop Soul some Real Love! The legendary Mary J. Blige, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated actress, will be recognized as this year’s Entertainment Icon Honoree. Mary […]

Black gospel artists are powerful vocalists and the music that they create is timeless, something that the black church choirs show us and every Sunday,