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Following a summer of sold-out shows and critical acclaim, Grammy Award-winning artist Raphael Saadiq is set to bring his celebrated one-man show No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits to more cities this fall. The iconic singer, producer, and songwriter has added 22 new tour dates to meet overwhelming demand. Pre-sale tickets…
A new housing program is giving first-time homebuyers and future real estate investors in the Greater Houston area a rare chance to own property. JB Thibodeaux Homes and Properties, in partnership with Prosperity Bank and the NAACP, has launched the JB Thibodeaux Duplex Flex Giveaway. The winner will receive a brand-new, income-producing duplex. The giveaway…
A former male escort has filed a civil lawsuit alleging singer Cassie Ventura coerced him into sexual encounters with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, court documents show. Clayton Howard, who used the alias “Dave” while testifying in Combs’ federal trial, claims Ventura manipulated him over nearly a decade by exploiting his financial dependence and Combs’…
Hebru Brantley, the acclaimed American contemporary artist known for his vibrant pop-art style and socially resonant themes, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring his iconic character FlyBoy to life in a brand-new graphic novel. This marks a pivotal moment in Brantley’s creative journey, offering fans a deeper look into the backstory of a figure…
As anticipation builds for Trae Tha Truth’s upcoming album ANGEL, set for release July 3, 2025, the Houston rapper has partnered with T.I. for a candid conversation covering fatherhood, music, and personal growth. The full interviews, now available on YouTube, offer an unfiltered look into the lives of both artists as they discuss balancing careers…
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on the gravest charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on July 2, 2025, while convicting him on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, court records show. Combs, 55, was found guilty of transporting women across state lines for prostitution under the…
Actress and filmmaker Joy Brunson announced that her social film club, Black Girls Cinema Club, will host its first official event next Saturday, July 12, at the LINE Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will feature a screening of Naked Acts, a 1996 independent film written and directed by Bridgett M. Davis. Following the screening,…
Detroit’s popular Collard Green Cook-Off is set to return for its third year on Saturday, July 26, bringing together chefs, growers, and community members to honor Black culinary traditions and urban farming. The event, hosted by the Detroit is Different Community Group, will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chandler Park on…