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Dawn Richard will headline the fourth annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend, scheduled for June 5 to 7 in downtown Springfield, organizers announced. Richard, who first gained national attention on MTV’s Making the Band and later performed with Danity Kane and Dirty Money, will appear throughout the weekend’s events. She will be featured in a VIP…
Repping the 305, Miami-based rap sensation Oya Baby covers Urban Magazine’s spring issue. Signed and managed by international hip-hop superstar Flo Rida, she has taken the southern region by storm, with a co-sign from the iconic Queen of the South, Trina. “She has such a wonderful personality and truly embraces hard work and discipline, which…
A crowd of music and art enthusiasts gathered at The Blueprint University, owned by Kaila Cherie Wright, for a special “Rooted in Rhythm” showcase hosted by the Millennial Maven Creative Foundation on April 18th. The free event featured Pynk Beard, who performed his entire EP, Sugar and Salt, and premiered his new single, “I Lived,”…
In a saturated marketplace where women’s health is often overlooked or commercialized, Salt XO has emerged as a bold, disruptive force—placing integrity, natural ingredients, and community at the center of feminine care. Now, seven years since its humble launch with just $67 and a vision, Salt XO is commemorating its rise with a private anniversary…
Actor Jay Ellis stops by “The Jennifer Hudson Show” on Monday, April 14, to share stories from his life on and off the screen. The “Top Gun: Maverick” star opens up about fatherhood, describing the unpredictable rhythms of parenting and how he’s finding balance while working on his latest film, Freaky Tales. Ellis also discusses…
Forest Whitaker appears on The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time Thursday, April 10, reuniting with host Jennifer Hudson as the two reflect on their shared Oscar victories. During the episode, Whitaker discusses directing Whitney Houston in a music video and shares insights on portraying Hudson’s father in multiple films. He also opens up…
Devale and Khadeen Ellis announced Wednesday that their podcast Dead Ass with Khadeen and Devale will relaunch as Ellis Ever After on April 16, 2025. The iHeartRadio show, known for its candid conversations on relationships and culture, will return with a refreshed format, new guest hosts, and expanded topics. Original contributors Tribble, Josh Dwain and…
RoccStar built his name in music, writing and producing for top artists and earning Grammy recognition along the way. Now, he’s taking that same drive into the tech world. In this interview, he talks about launching his own wireless brand through a major partnership with T-Mobile, making him the only Black-owned company in the space…