

Rihanna Stars as Smurfette in New Smurfs Movie; First Trailer Unveiled
Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for “Smurfs,” an animated musical adventure set to hit theaters on July 18, 2025. film features Rihanna as Smurfette, who leads her fellow Smurfs on a mission into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf, voiced by John Goodman, from the clutches of evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel….

Kendrick Lamar, SZA Announce Grand National Tour Following Super Bowl Performance
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are hitting the road for a massive stadium tour across North America and Europe this year, following their highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance. The Grand National Tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top Dawg Entertainment, will bring the Grammy-winning artists to 13 stadiums in Europe and the United Kingdom…

Marvel Studios Unveils New “Thunderbolts*” Trailer
Marvel Studios released a new trailer and poster for its upcoming film Thunderbolts during the Big Game, giving fans a fresh look at the highly anticipated action thriller. In Thunderbolts, an unlikely team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker—are pulled into a deadly trap orchestrated by Valentina Allegra de…

Ace Metaphor Partners With epiMediaGroup to Expand Media Influence
Tony “Ace Metaphor” Nalls, the entrepreneur and poet behind the Tonight’s Conversation brand, has partnered with public relations firm epiMediaGroup to further amplify his presence in the media industry. As the president and CEO of Ace Metaphor Productions, Nalls has built a brand that blends poetry, relationship coaching, and entertainment. His Tonight’s Conversation franchise—which includes…

Editorial | Black is Beautiful
In every sunrise, every heartbeat, and every moment of quiet reflection, Black beauty shines—a luminous force that defies conventional definitions and reclaims the narrative of who we are. Our Blackness is not a label imposed upon us; it is an intrinsic, unapologetic expression of art, resilience, and spirit. Every hue, every curve, every nuance of…

Celebrating Tomeka B Holyfield and the 18th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration: A Love Letter to the Bay
In a time when a single voice can spark significant change, Tomeka B Holyfield stands out as a powerful source of inspiration, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. With over two decades of experience, she has made her mark as a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, captivating audiences with her empowering messages and innovative projects. At the…

Melanie Fiona Unveils Soul-Stirring New Single “Mona Lisa Smile” Ahead of Say Yes EP
Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse Melanie Fiona continues her triumphant return with the release of “Mona Lisa Smile,” the latest single from her forthcoming EP, Say Yes. Now available on all major streaming platforms, the soulful and deeply introspective track highlights Fiona’s signature powerhouse vocals over rich, emotive production. As she steps back into the spotlight,…

Lady Loe Drops New Single “Like This,” Continues to Elevate in Hip-Hop
Lady Loe is back with a new single, Like This, produced by 3KubeBeats and directed by Chris Tribble. The music video is now streaming on YouTube, adding to her growing momentum. Her previous single, Fingerprint featuring Young Nuk, hit No. 13 on Amazon’s Top 100 New Hip-Hop Releases. Fresh off touring with Lil Jay On…