Meet the New King of Comedy—Ali Siddiq
Comedian Ali Siddiq builds his work from lived experience, turning memory into structure and story into method. He does not separate vulnerability from performance, treating personal situations that might otherwise remain private as material for reflection and humor rather than exposure to manage. Siddiq remains with his family and friends in Houston, outside major industry…
Kevin Hart Defends Roast After Backlash Over George Floyd Joke
Kevin Hart is defending the controversial humor featured in Netflix’s recent “Roast of Kevin Hart” after backlash erupted over jokes about George Floyd made during the special. Speaking Tuesday on “The Breakfast Club,” Hart said audiences should understand that roast comedy often includes provocative material, even if he personally would not make the same jokes…
Cardi B, SZA, Kendrick Lamar and More Take Center Stage at American Music Awards
Hip-hop and R&B artists delivered many of the headline moments at Monday night’s American Music Awards, with Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Bruno Mars among the genre winners recognized during the fan-voted ceremony. Rap and R&B continued to play a major role in the awards lineup and performances, with host Queen Latifah leading the…
Knicks Capture Eastern Conference Title, Return to NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the Eastern Conference championship. New York completed a four-game sweep Monday night with a 130-93 victory at Madison Square Garden, sending a roaring home crowd into celebration and ending one of…
Writer Deareliz Anahi Moody Talks About her Literary Debut, The Garden of Love
Deareliz Anahi Moody, who has contributed a long list of features and cover stories to Urban Magazine, has released a personal collection of poems, prose, and diary writings entitled “The Garden of Love.“ Through this compilation of writings, the 21-year-old journalist shares her journey of perseverance through trauma, heartbreak, and death while still holding on…
Dream Above the Influence Extends Scholarship Deadline for Metro Atlanta Seniors
Dream Above the Influence has extended the application deadline for its “All of My Love Scholarship,” a program launched by actress and producer Gail Bean (Snowfall, Harlem, P-Valley, etc.) that will award 22 graduating Metro Atlanta high-school seniors with scholarships valued at $1,913 each. The organization announced that applications will now be accepted through 11:59…
Malcolm D. Lee’s ‘Strung’ Pairs Chlöe Bailey and Lynn Whitfield in New Psychological Thriller
Director Malcolm D. Lee is stepping into psychological thriller territory with “Strung,” a forthcoming film centered on ambition, wealth, and mounting paranoia. The film stars Chlöe Bailey as a talented violinist who lands a prestigious position tutoring the gifted daughter of a wealthy and enigmatic family. As she becomes immersed in the family’s luxurious world,…
Huda Mustafa Launches Music Career With Debut Single ‘Bad Girls’
Reality television breakout and emerging recording artist Huda Mustafa has released her debut pop single and music video, “Bad Girls,” through Gamma, marking her official entry into music after rising to prominence on “Love Island USA.” Produced by ayetm and Test, “Bad Girls” is positioned as an anthem centered on confidence, independence, and self-expression. The…
