Comedy
4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival Returns to Howard University, November 5–7
STARZ NAMED INAUGURAL PRESENTING SPONSOR AS HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM & TV FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 5–7 Laya DeLeon Hayes and DaSan Frazier Named 2026 I Aspire Ambassadors;...
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,...
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....
Podcasts
Business
Why Philadelphia’s Old School Rappers Deserve More Respect
Philadelphia native Nicole Duncan-Smith traces the roots of her city’s hip-hop scene through West Philly and the Hilltop Hustlers, describing how local neighborhoods, schools, and friendships connected artists such as Will Smith,...
The Creative Economy: Why Newark is America’s Most Vibrant Art City
Kim J. Ford (Founder, BRND Marketing Group) highlights Newark, New Jersey, as a vibrant cultural hub powered by a strong creative economy, rich history, and deep roots in hip-hop, house...
‘8 Wonders of the Word’ Features Spoken Word Artists in 8 Cities
BREAKING GLASS PICTURES SET TO RELEASE SPOKEN WORD DOCUMENTARY 8 WONDERS OF THE WORD Documentary Hosted by International Actor and Poet Laureate Cameron L. Mitchell Explores the Voices, History and Culture...
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis vs. L.A. Reid & Babyface: Were They Really Rivals? #JimmyJam #Babyface
Were Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and L.A. Reid & Babyface really rivals, or was it all media hype? In this episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours: The...
Awards/Honors
Chaka Khan to Receive Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards
BET ANNOUNCES CHAKA KHAN AS RECIPIENT OF THE CLASSIC SOUL HONOR AT THE “SOULTRAIN AWARDS” AIRING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27...
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...
