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A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler) — one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up — unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy. Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray…
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the 32-time Grammy award winner, has ventured into the spirits industry with a new whisky that aims to set a higher standard in the celebrity-branded alcohol market. Named SirDavis, the Japanese-style inspired whisky is a collaboration between Beyoncé and Moët Hennessy, characterized not just by a famous name on a label, but as…
2K and Firaxis Games announced that Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will launch on February 11, 2025. This latest entry in the acclaimed strategy series, which has sold more than 70 million copies worldwide, will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo™ Switch, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and Mac and…
If you’ve been eyeing that favorite pair of jeans in the closet or dreaming of a snatched hourglass shape, you’re not alone! Luckily, you don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to trim your waistline. With just a little space and motivation, you can tighten and tone your midsection right at home. Here are…
“Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” (2023) is a documentary that explores the rich, often overlooked history of Black surfing spanning over a millennium. The film intertwines historical narratives with contemporary stories, aiming to break down racial barriers within the predominantly white surf culture. By highlighting the legacy of…
Actress/singer Shoniqua Shandia, co-star of Amazon Prime’s hit series “Harlem,” is astonishing on the cover of the latest issue of Urban Magazine. Interviewed by the digital media outlet’s publisher, Be’n Original, Shandia shares what she loves about the character “Angie” as well as the recent release of two new singles, “Dance” and “Us in Mind.”…
Malik K. Buie and Kim Osorio talk about their latest project, Tale of the Tape, a hip-hop documentary focusing on the evolution of the mixtape game, which gave rise to many of the genre’s biggest stars. I got the chance to watch the screener today. Phenomenal job. Well produced. I mean, it was really refreshing…
Fast-rising Billboard and TikTok chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and 18-year-old, gen-z, R&B musical iconoclast LAILA! (aka “Baby Genius”) unveils the globally anticipated music video for her uber-viral summer smash single “Not My Problem” out now. The single is from Laila!’s forthcoming debut album “Gap Year!” which will release on September 6th and is available for pre-order today HERE via label IIIXL Studio distributed in partnership with Soundcloud.