Machel Montano’s Soca Legacy Takes Center Stage at Brooklyn Public Library Exhibition
Brooklyn Public Library will celebrate the life and five-decade career of soca star Machel Montano with a new exhibition highlighting his music, Caribbean heritage, and longstanding ties to Brooklyn. “Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition” opens August 22, 2026, at the library’s Central Library and features costumes, trophies, vinyl records, and other artifacts from…
Colorado City Manager Fired Over Response to Racist Incident Involving Snoop Dogg Doll
Scott Vargo, the city manager of Golden, Colorado, was fired after the city council determined the city’s response to a racist incident involving a Snoop Dogg-themed doll at a fire station “did not meet expectations for action and accountability.” The council voted unanimously Aug. 11 to terminate Vargo following a review of how city leaders…
DJ Beauty and the Beatz Launches Beatz Lab, a Hands-On DJ Experience in Miami
Miami tourists can spend an afternoon on the water, wander through Wynwood’s murals or, in a new experience, step behind the decks and learn how to DJ. DJ Beauty and the Beatz, a professional DJ who began learning the craft at age 6, has launched Beatz Lab, a personalized DJ experience at Moxy Miami Wynwood…
erika bryant’s Doing It Scared in Love & Relationships Now Available for Pre-Order
Doing It Scared in Love & Relationships, the new book from Emmy-nominated television producer, showrunner, film producer, director, songwriter, and author erika bryant (intentionally lowercased) is now available for pre-order, offering an early chance to purchase the intimate guide to healing relationship patterns, choosing yourself, and finding the courage to experience love differently. Set for…
Nadège August Talks ‘Ruthless,’ Fearless Storytelling and Finding Strength in the Unexpected
From scene-stealing moments on “Ruthless” to creating stories that challenge assumptions on and off the screen, Nadège August has built a career defined by curiosity, range, and fearless authenticity. Joan began as a recurring character on “Tyler Perry’s Ruthless” before becoming a series regular. Looking back, what do you think resonated with audiences and the…
Stephen A. Smith Disputes NABJ Award for Disparaging Black Women — Ironically, on Hannity
Stephen A. Smith is pushing back forcefully against the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization gave the ESPN personality its “Thumbs Down” award over what it described as a pattern of disparaging commentary about prominent Black women. Smith called the award a political and “personal hit job” and rejected NABJ’s characterization of his…
LL COOL J, SWV, Method Man & Redman to Headline Rock The Bells Festival in Newark
Rock The Bells Festival will return to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend with LL COOL J, SWV, Method Man & Redman, and Lil’ Kim among the performers scheduled for a multigenerational celebration of hip-hop. The festival is set for Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Prudential Center, where organizers say the event will close out Hip-Hop History…
Tyler Perry Reunites ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ Ensemble for Netflix Sequel
Tyler Perry is bringing a familiar group of friends back together for another wedding—and another examination of love, family, and marriage. “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?” premieres Sept. 9 on Netflix, marking the third film in Perry’s relationship-centered franchise and its first installment since 2010’s “Why Did I Get Married Too?” Perry…
