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Fans of the Game of Thrones universe, rejoice. HBO has released the first teaser for the upcoming prequel series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” offering a tantalizing glimpse into the story to come. The teaser introduces the central duo: Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his young squire, Egg, set roughly a century before…
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), founded by Academy Award–nominated actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will host its 5th Annual Can We Talk? Multicultural Arts & Wellness Summit from Oct. 10–12, 2025, at National Harbor. The three-day event, presented in partnership with Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III, coincides…
Charlamagne tha God and iHeartRadio celebrated the fifth anniversary of The Black Effect Podcast Network on Tuesday night, marking five years of amplifying Black voices and stories across podcasting. The event gathered several of the network’s hosts, including Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon of Reasonably Shady, Will Lucas of Black Tech Green Money, Carlos King…
Photographer/creative artist Kade Henderson alleges that AI-generated performer XaniaMonet has used a digital likeness replicating her own appearance and creative identity. In a statement to Urban Magazine’s publisher Be’n Original, Henderson confirmed she is pursuing legal action. “The image XaniaMonet used for her album art Unfolded, and on her streaming platforms, replicates my exact facial…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has ordered three Nassau County companies — Aleena Cosmetics, Axabee Skincare, and Singhcart LLC — to stop selling skin-lightening creams containing illegal and dangerous levels of mercury. An investigation by the Attorney General’s Office found mercury concentrations up to 30,000 times above the state limit of one part per…
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean your love for sport needs to take a break. Whether you’re into playing, watching, or just staying in the loop, there are plenty of ways to keep things active through winter. Stream From Home Some days, the weather’s just not playing ball. That’s no problem. Just stay in…
Trevor Jackson, the singer, songwriter, and actor, has teamed with UnitedMasters for the release of his new EP I LOVE YOU, now available on all major streaming platforms. Led by the track “Collection,” the five-song project highlights Jackson’s smooth vocals and emotionally direct songwriting. The EP explores themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience through a…
Rising R&B and soul artist Dakari Eli has officially announced the release of her next single, “So Good,” set to drop later this fall. The track will serve as the lead single from her highly anticipated first full-length album, Organic Fruit, slated for release next year. Eli revealed the news via her social media accounts, pairing…