By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer As John Legend was honored for his musical achievements April 2 — the night before the Grammy Awards — the singer used the […]
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Michael Jackson musical to launch a national tour in 2023
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson is going to “moonwalk” across America next year. “MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the […]
Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland kicks off Disney’s Dreamers Academy 2022
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Rowland said she knows the importance of dreaming big. The Atlanta-born co-founder of the pop […]
New book explores “Double Consciousness” in Black celebrities
By Nadine Matthews, Special to the AFRO In 1903 W.E.B. DuBois’ seminal work, The Souls of Black Folk, introduces the term “double consciousness” to explain a feeling of embodying multiple […]
Singer Traci Braxton of ‘Braxton Family Values’ dies at 50
By Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Traci Braxton, who was featured with her family in the reality television series “Braxton Family Values,” died at age 50 on Saturday. […]
Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart on tap for Essence
By AFRO Staff Janet Jackson, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj are among the headliners announced March 3 for this summer’s Essence Festival of Culture, which returns to New Orleans after […]
Simmons takes audience on life’s ride, gets real with ‘Just Angela’
By Micha Green, AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor, mgreen@afro.com Actress, entrepreneur, mother, producer and designer Angela Simmons has spent much of her life in the limelight and being followed by […]
Jamal Edwards, who nurtured UK musical talent, dies at 31
By Associated Press Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has […]
Join the Fun at Miami Festivals & Events 2022
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Travel Writer There are 1001 reasons to travel to Miami. Put festivals and events at the top of your list, and you also get […]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky expecting first child
By AFRO Staff The rumors are true! Billionaire superstar and fashion icon Rihanna and her rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. The singer, 33, debuted her […]
Trap Music Museum Honors 14 Black Owned Business in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 一 In honor of Black History Month, Trap Music Museum will celebrate Black business and ownership through art with the “Black Currency” – Art Gallery and Exhibition which […]
Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event
By Associated Press Singer and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures. The Virginian-Pilot reports that […]