Culture Black Rom-Coms Return to Theatrical Magic With You, Me & Tuscany Will Packer has proven himself to be a cultural architect who understands how his stories must be introduced to the communities that have long carried them in their hearts. That truth was felt the moment he addressed the Atlanta audience and shared a statistic that stopped the room cold: there By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Events Ye Reclaims the Throne: Inside the "Bully" Experience at SoFi Stadium The numbers don’t lie: 70,000 people. A sold out show. But those figures only tell half the story of what went down at SoFi Stadium. If you have ever doubted the gravity of a Kanye West—now simply Ye—performance, or if you’ve been on the fence By O’neal Mcknight • 4 min read
Culture Tasha K Is Not What You Expect, And That Might Be Her Greatest Power Tasha K is not what you expect, at least not what I expected. When you hear her name, it arrives with noise, headlines, controversy, and a reputation that precedes her like a siren. This is the woman known for pouring, not spilling, tea across the timelines of some of the By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Culture Conversation Carmen Simmons: The Woman Behind the Empire Finally Speaks For many in Atlanta’s media and cultural scene, Carmen Simmons has long been a familiar yet somewhat elusive force, a woman whose fingerprints are on countless creative movements, artist developments, and behind the scenes breakthroughs that have shaped the city’s entertainment landscape for decades. As the founder of By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Culture Destiny Payton’s A-List Ascension: The Defining Mid-Season Restart That Focuses on the Love in Huntsville Instead of the Toxic Marriages In a season marked by emotional truth and long-overdue clarity, Destiny Payton steps out of the margins and into her moment, redefining her narrative, reclaiming her voice, and solidifying her place as one of the series’ most essential and compelling stars. For several seasons, Love & Marriage: Huntsville has By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Culture Singer Zonnique of OMG Girlz Turns Heads with Surprise Birthday Release of New Single “Best” Chart-topping powerhouse Zonnique Pullins is turning up the heat this birthday with the surprise release of her fiery new solo single, Best. Fearless, fierce, and unstoppable, she’s showcasing a bold new chapter in her music and reminding fans why she’s one of the most exciting voices in By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
The Recap Room Jazz in the Gardens 2026: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Timeless Sound As winter slowly gives way to warmer days, few events welcome the spirit of spring quite like the annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. Over the weekend of March 7–8, the 19th annual celebration returned to Hard Rock Stadium, bringing together thousands of music lovers for a two- By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
photo courtesy DaeRae media Culture UNCENSORED Season Premiere Event. On a beautiful evening in Atlanta, media insiders, tastemakers, and entertainment figures gathered to celebrate the highly anticipated return of Uncensored during an exclusive premiere party hosted by TV One. The event took place at the stunning rooftop venue known as The Retreat at The Gathering Spot, where guests were By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
Culture Keke Palmer Gets UNCENSORED: Redefining Power, Privacy & Purpose – Airing March 5 at 8/7C Keke Palmer’s story is one of evolution. From her early days in Chicago to becoming a recognizable force in entertainment, she has navigated fame with a level of honesty that feels rare in today’s digital age. In her revealing conversation on Uncensored, Palmer offers more than reflection—she By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Culture Malinda Williams, Sisterhood as a Hollywood Standard y the time I sat down with Malinda Williams in Los Angeles, the moment already felt familiar in a way that had nothing to do with Hollywood. The skyline stretched behind her, the Hollywood sign visible in the distance, but what anchored the conversation was her presence. She was warm, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Culture Exclusive Interview: Producer of American Idol, Entertainment Executive, and Author Cheryl Cobb Reveals the Dirty Lil Secrets of Online Dating Cheryl Cobb, producer of American Idol, acclaimed entertainment executive, producer, and author, and founder of Cheryl Cobb Entertainment, has spent more than 25 years shaping the careers of top artists including Chante Moore, Fantasia Barrino, Toni Braxton, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. She has managed platinum-selling tours, identified new By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Photo courtesy of Karim Saafir Photography. Culture Tony Rock Says the Black Community Should Be Laughing at the Epstein Drama, and I think he is right When I sat down with Tony Rock at the Pan African Film Festival, where he was hosting the Soul Comedy Fest and Lenox & Parker was a sponsor, I expected wit. What I encountered instead was clarity. In a year defined by scandal cycles, digital outrage, and nonstop political spectacle, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
