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BMN Entertainment, a leader in comedy production, has announced the return of its popular “We Them Ones” Comedy Tour in 2025. Set to kick off February 1 in Minneapolis, the tour will bring top comedians to over 30 cities across the United States, promising a night of non-stop laughter led by comedy heavyweight Mike Epps….
Live Nation Urban and the Culture Creators Foundation have joined forces to introduce Lil’ WeezyCon, a new addition to the annual Lil’ WeezyAna Fest. This day-long convention, slated for Nov. 2, will offer attendees a chance to hear from leaders in entertainment, art, and business. The event will be held at The Fillmore New Orleans…
Tonight, BET airs the “Black Men’s Summit,” a one-hour prime-time special hosted by comedian and radio personality D.L. Hughley. The program, airing at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, brings together prominent Black men from entertainment, politics, business, and civil rights to address issues impacting Black men in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Hughley…
Broward County, Fla. — U.S. Marshals arrested rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, in Broward County, Florida, in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire scheme, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Banks, 31, is being held without bond. The arrest reportedly involves a plot targeting fellow rapper Quando Rondo, stemming from an ongoing dispute linked to a 2020 Atlanta…
L’Elite MediSpa, a Black-owned medical spa, is opening its third location in Harlem on Saturday, October 26. The new spa, located at 1661 Madison Avenue, will host a grand opening from noon to 6 pm, featuring complimentary service demonstrations, giveaways, and light bites from Harlem’s Melba’s Restaurant. A special giveaway for breast cancer survivors in…
The acclaimed series The Bigger Picture with Dakari Eli is set to return this week, kicking off its new season with Grammy Award-winning opera singer J’Nai Bridges. The show, which explores art, culture, and social issues, will highlight Bridges’ career and her push for greater diversity in opera. Bridges, a celebrated mezzo-soprano, has graced stages…
The Source Magazine has issued an apology for its role in falsely reporting the death of the hip-hop iconic producer, DJ Clark Kent. According to the Instagram post on the media outlet’s account, one of the writers allegedly received false information from someone believed to be a family member. The false report led to widespread…
The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run, originally planned for Sept. 28, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 19, after Hurricane Helene disrupted the initial date. The event, presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo, will feature Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil’ Kim as the headliner. The event is organized by the…