The official trailer for the captivating tale, ‘The Color Purple,’ is finally here. The adaptation of the classic film sees the collaborative efforts of Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders, who aim to breathe life into the acclaimed Broadway musical rendition of The Color Purple, which initially premiered …

An artist’s debut single often holds a special significance. It represents the culmination of their artistic journey and the realization of their dreams. Ideally, the single should capture the essence of the artist’s unique style and talent, reflecting the years of hard work and growth. It should resonate with listeners …

Mary J. Blige knows how to bring people out. In partnership with Pepsi and Live Nation Urban, the global superstar hosted the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit at AmericasMart in Atlanta. The four-day event included a jazz night with Grammy-winning pianist and arranger Robert Glasper, two …

It looks like Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement… again. On Thursday, the Hall of Famer held a press conference to announce his latest exhibition fight against professional boxer and mixed martial artist John Gotti III — the grandson of notorious gangster John Gotti. Although Mayweather retired from boxing …

Over the years, families from popular sitcoms were the prime example of a healthy family dynamic. At one point, they were the most cherished forms of comedy, and their family felt like ours. Watching them weekly or binge-watching over the weekend was like getting a 30-minute family update. There have …

In one of the most anticipated fights of the year, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia will match up in a 12-round super fight for bragging rights of being the “King of the Sport.” Leading up to the main event, the two undefeated champs had several heated exchanges during …

Shonda Rhimes is bringing Netflix another hit. Off the rise of the ground-breaking series, Bridgerton, Shondaland is introducing the next installment of the period drama series: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. In just a few weeks, the prequel will be introduced to the world in a six-part series, and what better place …

Will Packer and Tina Gordan‘s new film, “Praise This,” is the perfect movie to enjoy this Easter weekend. Starring Chloe Bailey, Quavo, Druski, Mack Wilds, and more, the film centers around the competitive gospel scene in Atlanta, giving us a fun look into one gospel choir’s journey to the national …

Yikes. Chrisean Rock and Blueface are going at it again; this time, it’s regarding their unborn child. On Tuesday, Rock expressed how she’s thinking about getting an abortion, alleging that the father of her child has been cheating on her. “I can’t be pregnant while this nigga is cheating,” she …

Essence held its 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the contributions of Black women in film and television, both past and present. Hosted by Boris Kodjoe, the ceremony recognized the extraordinary achievements of the industry’s most inspiring …

Devon Franklin is stepping out of his comfort zone to appear in front of the camera for Kingdom Story Studios’ upcoming movie “Jesus Revolution,” set to be released on February 22. As a writer and producer, Franklin has been the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most successful inspirational movies …

Snipes and DJ Khaled teamed up to open a new store concept in Miami. On Thursday, SNIPES CEO Sven Voth announced that DJ Khaled and the company are bringing sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts the ultimate retail experience. Khaled, who also serves as the SNIPES Chief Creative Officer, plans to open …

DJ Khaled is leaving Sony Records and is taking his talents to Def Jam records. On Thursday, the artist held a press conference in Miami announcing his partnership with Def Jam Recordings for his We The Best label venture. During Khaled’s early music career, he served as an A&R executive at …

Season 2 of Harlem is back in full effect, and things are spicier than ever. In an exclusive interview with Baller Alert, the cast discuss lessons they’ve learned from their characters, season two advice, and more. Written and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, the sophomore season picks up where they …

Ahead of the Grammys, the Recording Academy held its annual Black Music Collective event at the Hollywood Palladium, celebrating Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, and Sylvia Rhone as the recipients of this year’s Recording Academy Global Impact Award. On Thursday, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes, Chloe Bailey, Ciara, …