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Music

Calvin Richardson Is Building More Than Hits. He's Building a Legacy.

Few artists have navigated the ever changing landscape of R&B with the consistency, authenticity, and staying power of Calvin Richardson. A Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and independent music executive, Richardson has spent decades earning the admiration of fans and fellow musicians through an unwavering commitment to

By Kevin Nelson • 3 min read

Culture

Black Music Month Spotlight: Darwin Hobbs’ Greatest Gift Was Never His Voice

There are singers with incredible voices, and then there are artists whose voices become instruments of healing. Darwin Hobbs belongs in the latter category. For decades, Hobbs has possessed one of the most extraordinary voices in contemporary music. It is the kind of voice that immediately commands attention, effortlessly moving

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Music

Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009?

In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Beauty

Yes, Your WAP Can Survive Menopause

Let’s talk about the menopause symptom nobody warns you about…until you’re Googling it at 2 a.m. Nobody prepares you for perimenopause. One day you’re minding your business, sleeping like a baby, and feeling completely like yourself. The next thing you know you’re standing in

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read

Culture

Bobby Brown’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Was More Than a Concert—It Was a Reunion With a Generation

There are few artists whose music can instantly transport an audience back to a specific chapter of their lives. On Friday night, Bobby Brown proved that his catalog still possesses that rare power as he celebrated the 35th anniversary of Don’t Be Cruel, the groundbreaking album that transformed him

By Victor Flavius • 3 min read

From Six Million YouTube Views to America’s Got Talent Standout: Celina Graves Talks New Single “Love Cost (Na, Na),” Mental Health Advocacy, and the Evolution of Her Music Journey

Celina Graves' journey has been defined by talent, perseverance, and authenticity. After earning more than six million YouTube views as a teenager and captivating millions as an America's Got Talent semifinalist, the award-winning singer-songwriter has continued to build an impressive career. With her latest single,

By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read

Culture

Paul Brunson and Dr. Liza Paz Resuscitated the 'Married At First Sight Franchise'

Paul Brunson is the best thing to happen to the fan favorite reality series in years  After watching the season premiere, I’m convinced Peacock didn’t just find a new relationship expert. It found the magic this franchise has been missing all along. For years, Married at First Sight

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

Humanity

The Emotional Cost of Being the Exception

Why Black parents must consider the psychological, emotional, and sometimes physical toll of raising children as “the only one.” The first thing I thought about when I heard Nolan Xavier Wells had disappeared wasn’t the investigation. It wasn’t the conflicting accounts surrounding a Fourth of July trip with

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read

Lifestyle

Global Economic Forum Elevates Black Women's Health Through Candid Conversation at Essence Festival of Culture 2026 and The Global Black Economic Forum

The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) convened a powerful discussion on Black women's health during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 with the panel, "Sistas, Say It Louder: Reclaiming Power, Pleasure, and Protection in Black Women's Health." The panel featured GRAMMY-nominated singer and

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read