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Music

R&B Royalty Returns: Rodney Poe Delivers "Love, Sweat & Tears"

Move over, Valentine’s Day—Milwaukee’s own "King of R&B" just gave us a reason to keep the candles lit all year long. Rodney Poe, the veteran crooner who has shared stages with icons like Keith Sweat and Brandy, has officially dropped his highly anticipated

By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read

Music

Ella Mai Releases New Album Do You Still Love Me?

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ella Mai returns with Do You Still Love Me?, her long-awaited third studio album, out now via 10 Summers Records in partnership with Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the project is a poised, emotionally candid statement that documents Mai’s continued evolution while reaffirming her place

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Music

The Man Who Captured the Stars and Sang Among Them: A Tribute to Lamonte McLemore

The world knows many "double threats," but few inhabited two distinct creative universes as masterfully as Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension and a prolific photographer for Jet Magazine, McLemore didn’t just witness the mid-century golden age of Black

By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read

Culture

Keke Palmer Gets UNCENSORED: Redefining Power, Privacy & Purpose – Airing March 5 at 8/7C

By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read

Everyday Community

The Marathon Becomes a Landmark: Slauson and Crenshaw Officially Renamed Nipsey Hussle Square

South Los Angeles stood still in reverence earlier today as city officials, community leaders, family members, and supporters gathered at the iconic intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue to witness a historic moment: the official renaming of the corner to Nipsey Hussle Square. For many, this was more than

By Kevin Nelson • 2 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 talent

By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

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

Full Circle Energy: Dia Malai Releases The Loop

Dia Malai continues to elevate her presence with the release of her latest project, The Loop — a body of work that reflects growth, confidence, and undeniable momentum. With a career marked by powerful performances and a growing independent fanbase, Dia Malai has steadily positioned herself as a rising force in

By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read

Seńoj Drops Surprise Official Lyric Visualizer for Soul-Stirring Single “CRY”

Rising R&B/Pop songstress Seńoj delivers a powerful surprise to fans with the release of the official lyric visualizer for her emotionally stirring single, “CRY.” Written by Seńoj, the single is now streaming on all major digital platforms. The lyric visualizer offers an intimate and artistic experience, showcasing

By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read