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Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actor, and author Sherri Shepherd is heading to Agrabah. Shepherd will join the Broadway company of Disney’s “Aladdin” as the Genie for a limited engagement from Oct. 16, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, in what will be a rare Broadway stage appearance for the entertainer. Shepherd said taking on the…
JAŸ-Z kicked off his highly anticipated two-night London run on Friday with a landmark sold-out opening night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering an unforgettable evening packed with iconic hits, surprise guest appearances, and spectacular moments for fans in North London. Sir Idris Elba set the stage with the instantly recognizable introduction that famously opened JAŸ-Z’s…
Black Public Media has opened submissions for the 2026 edition of its PitchBLACK competition, offering independent filmmakers the chance to compete for $150,000 in production funding. The Harlem-based nonprofit announced Wednesday that it is seeking feature-length nonfiction projects for the 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards, scheduled for next spring. Five projects will be selected to…
Taraji P. Henson recently enjoyed a glamorous girls’ getaway at Nobu Los Cabos, and the new swimsuit photos from the trip are amazing. The actress and her friends stayed at the brand-new Nobu Residences Los Cabos, where their luxury suite featured a private pool, private butler, private gym, and elevated in-residence amenities. The group visited…
Rooted in commUNITY Sneaker culture has always been bigger than sneakers. Music, sports, fashion, entrepreneurship, and Black creativity have helped turn footwear into a global cultural force. This September, the people behind that influence — and the next generation preparing to take it further — will come together in Detroit. The seventh annual Black Footwear…
Millennial Maven Creative Foundation (MMCF) will bring its flagship music festival, Rooted In Rhythm: Positively Pink Edition, back to District 121 in McKinney, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Doors open at 2 p.m., with performances running from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Headlining this year’s festival is rising country artist Elsie, currently competing on…
IMSTA FESTA New York will return to Manhattan on Saturday, September 26, 2026, offering aspiring and established music creators a free day of master classes, technology demonstrations, networking, and direct access to leading industry professionals. Presented by the International Music Software Trade Association, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SAE…
Yacht Pilates will return to Marina del Rey on Saturday, Aug. 29, for a morning of fitness, dance, and wellness on the water. The Yacht Pilates Dance Takeover & Wine Tasting will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the California Yacht Club. The event is designed to bring women together for a workout…