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Cathy Hughes to Receive 2025 BWFN Sheryl Gripper On Her Shoulders Preservation AwardMedia pioneer Cathy Hughes will be honored with the 2025 BWFN Sheryl Gripper On Her Shoulders Preservation Award at the 10th Annual Black Women Film Network (BWFN) Summit on March 22 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta. Hughes, founder and chairwoman of Urban…
FX has officially ordered a pilot for a Snowfall spinoff, moving the potential series closer to production, Variety has exclusively reported. First revealed to be in early development in 2023, the untitled project will see Snowfall stars Gail Bean and Isaiah John reprise their roles as Wanda Bell-Simmons and Leon Simmons. Set in Los Angeles…
DELEÓN Tequila has launched the DELEÓN Tequila Opening Acts Pledge, a program designed to support up-and-coming DJs with mentorship, exposure, and resources to help them grow. Expanding on its Bold Spirits, Rise platform, DELEÓN is teaming up with BET Media Group and other cultural leaders to create career-changing opportunities. As part of the initiative, one standout…
Lizzo recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up to promote her new single Still Bad. During the interview, the Grammy-winning artist spoke candidly about her experience with depression, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, therapy, and reaching out for support. When host Stanley T asked how she copes with mental health struggles, Lizzo described depression…
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Urban Magazine recognized the critically acclaimed director and filmmaker Stacey Muhammad, known for her work on popular series such as Cross, Power Book II: Ghost, Harlem, and Queen Sugar. “I have been a fan of Stacey’s work for the longest time. Her visual storytelling sets her apart from her…
More than 14,000 fans gathered at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City for BlerDCon Thrilla 2025, a celebration of Black nerd culture featuring comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and more. The event embraced diversity, welcoming attendees from all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA fans, people with disabilities and international guests. The highlight came when Janelle Monáe took the stage,…
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski have responded after being named in an amended lawsuit involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. The lawsuit, filed by Ashley Parham, alleges she was drugged, kidnapped, and assaulted after claiming Combs was involved in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Parham initially filed the lawsuit in October, and…
Comedian Josh Johnson is adding a second performance to his highly anticipated stop at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of The Flowers Tour, organizers announced. Originally scheduled for a single show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Johnson will now take the stage again at 9:45 p.m. due to overwhelming…