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LL COOL J has partnered with The SkateRoom to release a collection of limited-edition skate decks celebrating his latest album, The FORCE. The collection combines music, art, and skateboarding culture, with proceeds supporting youth empowerment programs and skatepark construction worldwide. The collection includes two designs: the Solo Deck, limited to 200 pieces, and the Triptych,…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make her first appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for an exclusive interview with fellow Chicago native Jennifer Hudson. The conversation will spotlight Obama’s latest book, Overcoming: A Workbook, a companion to her #1 best-seller, The Light We Carry. The pair will also…
Fans of the iconic love story Jason’s Lyric can prepare for an electrifying stage adaptation as Je’Caryous Johnson, an award-winning playwright and producer, brings the beloved film to life. Premiering February 13, 2025, at The Hobby Center, the production celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios motion picture written by Bobby Smith Jr. Launching…
Nikki Giovanni, a trailblazing poet and key figure in the Black Arts Movement, died on Dec. 9 at the age of 81. Her passing was confirmed by her lifelong partner, Virginia “Ginney” Fowler, who was by her side. Giovanni, who had faced cancer for the third time, died peacefully, according to a statement from author…
Roku, Lionsgate, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are launching the 50 Cent Action Channel, a free streaming service debuting Dec. 10 on The Roku Channel. The channel will feature hit films like The Expendables, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and Rambo, along with 50 Cent’s movies, the TV series Power, and behind-the-scenes content. Lionsgate will also offer…
J. Cole will commemorate the 10th anniversary of his landmark third studio album, Forest Hills Drive, with a one-night-only concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Monday, Dec. 16. Presented by Chase and produced by Live Nation, the show celebrates the Dec. 9, 2014 release of the critically acclaimed album. In conjunction…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to headline the Grand National Tour, a 19-date stadium run across North America presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top Dawg Entertainment. The tour will bring two of the most influential voices in contemporary music to some of the continent’s largest venues, starting in April 2024. The duo will…
The annual Black-Owned Friday campaign, a collaboration between Google and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., encourages shopping at Black-owned businesses during the holiday season and beyond. This year’s event features comedian Druski, rapper GloRilla, and businesswoman Jayda Cheaves in a lighthearted, shoppable film. The video highlights businesses like Royal Crown Barber Shop and Wadada Healthy…