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Comedian and actor Mike Epps appears on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday, Jan. 22, to discuss his latest work and personal milestones. Epps talks about his stand-up special, Delusional, and shares a story from an airport that led to meeting his wife. He also reflects on his upbringing, including his mother’s focus on priorities,…
The Ebony Canal: A Story of Black Infant Health has been nominated for Outstanding Short Form Documentary at the 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards. The nomination marks a milestone for the film, which centers on Black infant and maternal health and amplifies the voices of mothers and communities most affected by disparities in care. The…
New York-based rising star Rian Wyld—the fierce, independent lyricist who channels resilience, spirituality, and raw honesty into her music—is preparing to release her bold new single “Poppin” exclusively on the innovative direct-to-fan platform EVEN tomorrow, January 19, 2026. The track, produced by ShaTheGoddess, will hit major streaming services starting January 25, 2026, giving dedicated supporters…
Girlfriend has released a new project, Honey Water, out now via Encore Recordings. The Los Angeles-based R&B artist uses the release to share a more personal side of her music. The project focuses on desire, healing and self-discovery. The single “Deep” introduces the tone, moving slowly and giving space for emotion. The songs rely on…
Gabby Samone, an American Idol Season 23 finalist and artist with a growing online following, will release her first single, “Complicated,” on Friday, Jan. 16. The song will be available on all major digital streaming platforms through BMG. The release follows a year that brought increased attention after Samone’s run on American Idol and a…
The United Kingdom has named Idris Elba a knight as part of the New Year Honours. At 53, the actor born in Hackney, London, can now officially be called Sir Idris Elba. It’s a highly visible distinction, one that reaches far beyond film and television. The wider public associates him with roles that have become…
A Give inKind campaign has been launched to support former elementary school teacher Lisa Bonaparte-Jackson, who said she was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. In a statement shared on the fundraising page, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., soror said her life has shifted to frequent medical appointments, radiation treatments, and…
A staged reading of Twelve Angry Black Women, a play by Andrea Ambam, will take place Jan. 29, 2026, at The Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn. The one-night event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is part of the theatre’s 2025–26 season and its biannual Black Narrative series. The reading is presented by The…