LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"

Common Creates Music Recording Studio At Correctional Center

Common helped create a music recording studio for inmates at Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois.
by NewsOne Staff
10.19.21
Fanny Hamer Speaking

Common Producing Biopic About Fannie Lou Hamer

Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
Lifetime's TCA Panels featuring Supernanny and The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospelat the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour

Queen Latifah To Host COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

Queen Latifah is teaming up with the American Lung Association to host a fundraiser for Black and Latinx communities significantly…
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
Los Angeles Premiere Of Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" - Arrivals

Rapper Common Launches Series Centered On Wellness

Rapper Common has launched a YouTube series centered on health and wellness.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
'Defund Police' Movement Gains Steam As Celebrities And Politicians Sign On

'Defund Police' Movement Gains Steam With Celebrities

People like John Legend, Lizzo, and Yara Shahidi show their support.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"

Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
Kate Gosselin And Common Visit Extra

Common Invests In Neglected South Side Chicago Property

Rapper Common is investing in the transformation of an underdeveloped property located in Chicago’s South Side area.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
US-POLITICS-OBAMA-NORDIC LEADERS SUMMIT-STATE DINNER-GUESTS

Blackface On Set: Common Talks Seth Rogan's Movie

Standing up for what's right.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.03.18
Q-Tip Performs at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Kennedy Center Creates Hip-Hop Culture Council

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. recently announced the creation of its hip-hop culture council.
by NewsOne Staff
03.11.18
Premiere Of Showtime's 'The Chi' - Arrivals

Angela Rye And Common Broke Up

Twitter is in mourning.
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.18
19th Annual Teddy Bear Ball - Arrivals

5 Signs Common May Run For Political Office

Common's speech at the People's State Of The Union raises more questions about if the multi-talented rapper and Academy-Award winning…
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.30.18
OP-ED Polow's Zone 4 Carnival & Turkey Giveaway

Here Is How Black Girl Magic & Hip-Hop…

Keisha Lance Bottoms, who was expected to lose Atlanta's contentious mayoral race, narrowly defeated a White opponent, who has called…
by Ronda Racha Penrice, Contributor
12.06.17
The 12th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival - Day 2

Common Kicking Off #RESIST: Speaking Truth to Power…

Common will be one of several special guests during the #RESIST: Speaking Truth to Power human rights event series kick-off…
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.19.19
US President Barack Obama delivers his farewell address

NEWS ROUNDUP: Where Was Sasha During Obama Farewell?…AND…

Sasha Obama was noticeably absent during President Obama's final speech on Tuesday. According to reports, she was studying for an…
by NewsOne Staff
01.11.17
US-POLITICS-OBAMA-POETS

The Art Of Rap: Hip-Hop’s Unique Relationship With…

For the past eight years, the Obamas gave rap and Black music a place to call home.
by A.R. Shaw
01.09.17
President Obama Visits SXSW

NEWS ROUNDUP: President Obama Vows Retaliation Against Russia…

Obama says the hacks brought attention to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and issues within the Democratic National Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
12.16.16
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Talent Show At White House

The Obamas Made Sure Black Art Was Celebrated…

The President and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors…
by Ronda Racha Penrice
12.14.16
2016 Many Rivers To Cross Festival

Watch Common & BJ The Chicago Kid’s Stirring…

Chicago native and rap icon Common displayed immaculate storytelling prowess during Thursday's "Tonight Show" while performing the title track off…
by Charise Frazier
10.28.16
44th NAACP Image Awards - Show

Watch Portions Of The NewsOne Now Exclusive: A…

Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, recently sat down with Belafonte and criminal justice activist Carmen Perez for an exclusive…
by Kenon White
04.13.18