Between promoting “The Color Purple,” making the awards rounds and her new TV special, Oprah Winfrey has been outside more than usual lately. On Thursday, she was recognized with the Vanguard Award at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Before she returns to staying at home with her books, she was a guest on “Jimmy […]
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2024 Oscars: Black Singers, Rappers and Musicians Who Won Academy Awards
Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) The Oscars are meant to honor and celebrate the best in the movie-making business like actors and directors. However, singers, music producers, and artists from the music industry have often stolen the show. Advertisement They have not only won Oscars for the songs they created but also for their acting […]
Read MoreBobby Brown Just Got a Doctorate’s Degree, And Other Black Celebs You Can Call Doctor
Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge-Brown attend Bobbi Kristina Serenity House 4th Annual Gala on March 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Arnold Turner for BKSH (Getty Images) Black celebs ranging from to Jamie Foxx to Angela Bassett have been recipients of honorary degrees from universities. Advertisement And most recently, it was announced that New Edition […]
Read MoreHistory of the Best Black Performances at the Super Bowl
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage (Getty Images) Every year, the Super Bowl is the most watched television show in the country. Thousands of sports fans throw parties just to enjoy the biggest football game of the year with friends and family. Advertisement However, millions tune in just to watch the performances, whether that’s the National Anthem or […]
Read MoreWhy SZA’s Grammys Snub Shows Once Again How Outstanding Black Girls Lose To White Mediocrity
The Grammys has a long history of repeatedly rewarding underwhelming white artistry. Despite moments like Victoria Monét winning Best New Artist and Tracy Chapman’s standing ovation for her highly anticipated performance of “Fast Car” alongside Luke Combs at last night’s ceremony, SZA’s “Album of The Year” snub for “SOS” felt like a punch in the […]
Read MoreTop Grammy Black History Moments of All Times
Photo: Kevin Mazur (Getty Images) To take a pause between the flashy performances and lofty wins, Monáe used her time at the mic to deliver a fiery message addressing the #MeToo movement and Time’s Up campaign – which at the time, brought Hollywood and entertainment under serious ridicule. To say the least, folks were shook. […]
Read MoreBreaking Down the History of the Black National Anthem Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
Some of us have always felt in the pit of our stomach that Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a tad too, well, American-y. Fortunately, we’ve always had “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — known colloquially as the “Black National Anthem” — as a fallback to acknowledge love for a home that hasn’t historically […]
Read MoreBreaking Down the History of the Black National Anthem Ahead of Super Bowl
Some of us have always felt in the pit of our stomach that Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a tad too, well, American-y. Fortunately, we’ve always had “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — known colloquially as the “Black National Anthem” — as a fallback to acknowledge love for a home that hasn’t historically […]
Read MoreThe ‘We Are the World’ Doc Spills Major Tea About Michael Jackson, Prince, Al Jarreau, And More
After it’s initial debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival just last week, “The Greatest Night in Pop,”—the documentary chronicling the making of the hit 1985 song “We Are the World—is now available on Netflix. What Rev Run Really Thinks About Nicki Minaj, Plus Run DMC Honored In New Docuseries During the nearly two-hour-long doc, […]
Read MoreThe Best ‘Black National Anthem’ Performances in History
Terri Lyne Carrington, Melba Moore’s Lift Every Voice This performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was directed by Debbie Allen, and featured a star-studded cast including Melba Moore, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dionne Warwick, Bebe and Cece Winans, and Stevie Wonder.
Read More17 Christmas Songs That Ain’t By Black Folks But Are Still Welcome on the AUX
Tis’ the season to bust out your favorite Christmas playlist, which I’m sure includes The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. However, there are some bops by the white folks that need to be respected alongside the soul and R&B joints, alright? Advertisement Put some respect on Brenda Lee’s name, because if it wasn’t for […]
Read MoreTony! Toni! Toné! Bring The Hits To Chicago Theatre On Long-Awaited Reunion Tour
There is nothing simple about Raphael Saadiq. The prolific music savant has furiously dedicated his life to crafting tunes that serve as the soundtrack to ours. Saadiq boasts the kind of music catalogue that can best be described as storied. Black in the Day: The Root Off English From Whitney Houston to Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder […]
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones Deliver The ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ With Lady Gaga And Stevie Wonder
The Rolling Stones announced their 26th studio album Hackney Diamonds earlier this month, and shared the single “Angry” along with a music video featuring Sydney Sweeney. Now, they shared the penultimate track “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven,” which has Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. The grandiose anthem is over seven minutes, building with each second. Lady […]
Read MoreThe Perception Toward Black Musicians Still Hasn’t Changed
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Despite Black musicians making incredible leaps and bounds over the past century, reaching the point where they’ve become some of the most respected, celebrated, famous, talented, and intellectual artists in the world, there remains a prejudice against those musicians. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt […]
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