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A new animated video for Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get It On” brings the soulful anthem to life with a vivid, retro-inspired aesthetic. Directed by Monica Cordero and animated by Vania Chandrawidjaja and William Kusuma, the visual melds ’70s-style colors and psychedelic tones with sensual imagery, including blossoming flowers and intimate vignettes. A cheerful animated…
Get ready for a heartwarming dose of holiday cheer, South African style in A Wesleys South African Christmas! The Wesleys are back the third time around, and this time, they’re bringing their unique blend of family fun and laughter to the exotic location of Durban. When a business deal takes an unexpected turn, Todd (played…
Clothing and lifestyle brand October’s Very Own (OVO), co-founded by Drake, has announced it will stop using real animal fur in its products. The decision comes after advocacy group PETA and its supporters sent over 100,000 emails urging the company to ban fur from rabbits, coyotes, and other animals. In response to OVO’s decision, PETA…
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC), a prominent Black-owned live entertainment group, has unveiled “The Millennium Tour 2025,” a 24-city extravaganza launching in spring 2025. The tour promises to relive the sounds that shaped a generation, featuring a lineup of R&B and Hip-Hop stars from the 2000s. Performers include Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow, Plies, Boosie,…
J. Cole, the acclaimed North Carolina rapper and Dreamville Records founder, has launched a new audio series titled Inevitable. The series offers fans an unprecedented glimpse into Cole’s life and the early days of his career. The project came to life after Cole’s manager, Ibrahim Hamad, discovered an old laptop in his garage containing a treasure…
Soulful singer-songwriter Aliah Sheffield has unveiled her latest single, 30 Something, today, offering fans an intimate glimpse into her personal journey through adulthood. The song speaks to the experiences of those in their 30s, touching on themes of growth, strength, and self-discovery. With honest lyrics and smooth, soulful sound, 30 Something showcases Sheffield’s ability to…
The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have agreed to an 11-year extension of their media partnership, expanding global reach and enhancing content distribution. The deal resolves prior disputes and includes live game rights in international markets such as the Nordics, Poland, and Latin America. TNT Sports will continue producing Inside the NBA, which will…
Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss his latest accomplishments and share personal updates. He talked about his two Grammy nominations, which bring him closer to achieving EGOT status and reflected on how faith and family keep him grounded. Batiste provided an update on…