Barack And Michelle Obama Speak At Obama Foundation Summit

The Obamas Ink Audible Deal

The Obamas have inked a deal with Audible to create projects that amplify diverse voices.
by Brandee Sanders
06.26.22
2022 Miami Open - Day 13

Tennis Powerhouse Naomi Osaka Launches Production Company

Tennis powerhouse Naomi Osaka has launched her own production company.
by Brandee Sanders
06.25.22
Netflix's "When They See Us" Screening & Reception

International Emmy Awards To Celebrate Filmmaker Ava DuVernay

The trailblazer will be celebrated for her groundbreaking work.
by NewsOne Staff
06.21.22
Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Jumanji: The Next Level" - Arrivals

Kevin Hart To Open Plant-Based Eateries In LA

Kevin Hart is opening two plant-based eateries in Los Angeles.
by Brandee Sanders
06.19.22
The Apollo Inducts Mary J Blige Into Its Walk Of Fame

Mary J. Blige Featured On ‘TIME 100’ List

Legendary songstress, actress and businesswoman Mary J. Blige has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022.
by Brandee Sanders
05.26.22
Finding Me: Viola Davis In Conversation With Tarana Burke

Cannes Film Festival To Honor Visionary Viola Davis

Actress Viola Davis will be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival for her pivotal contributions to the arts.
by Brandee Sanders
05.14.22
4th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema And Television Presented By The Critics Choice Association

Method Man Joins Initiative That Empowers Independent Musicians

Legendary rapper Method Man has teamed up with Intercept Music to empower independent music artists to have ownership of their…
by NewsOne Staff
04.23.22
Premiere Of Columbia Picture's "The Equalizer 2"

Georgia State To Award Ludacris With Honorary Degree

Georgia State University will award entertainment mogul Ludacris with an honorary degree.
by Brandee Sanders
04.16.22
20th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards

Deborah Cox Hits Historic Music Milestone

Deborah Cox will become the first Black woman to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.22
Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 - Day 2

Ciara Cast In Reimagined ‘The Color Purple’ Film

Songstress Ciara will join the cast of ‘The Color Purple’ musical film.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.22
"The Gin Game" Broadway Opening Night - After Party

Theater Renamed After Trailblazing Actor James Earl Jones

A historic Broadway theater will be named after trailblazing actor James Earl Jones.
by Brandee Sanders
03.05.22
70th Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Tracy Morgan To Receive Historic Entertainment Honor

Tracy Morgan will make history as the first Black person to receive the Friars Club Entertainment Icon Award.
by NewsOne Staff
02.20.22
Judith Jacques-Laguerre, founder of Black Women in Media

Black Women In Media Exemplifies The Power Of…

Entrepreneur Judith Jacques-Laguerre founded Black Women in Media to amplify the accomplishments and celebrate the brilliance of Black women.
by Brandee Sanders
02.16.22
BET Awards 2021 - Arrivals

Issa Rae’s Raedio Signs Deal With Audible

Issa Rae’s Raedio has signed a content development deal with Audible.
by NewsOne Staff
01.23.22
Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Attempts To Clear Her Legal Record 60 Years Later

Anthony Mackie Directing Biopic About Iconic Claudette Colvin

Anthony Mackie is directing a film about civil rights trailblazer Claudette Colvin.
by Brandee Sanders
01.24.22
"OSS 117: From Africa With Love" Final Screeing & Closing Ceremony Red Carpet - The 74th Annual Cannes Film Festival

Directors Guild Of America To Honor Spike Lee

Visionary Spike Lee will receive the Directors Guild of America’s lifetime achievement award.
by NewsOne Staff
01.22.22
American Museum Of Natural History Gala 2021 - Arrivals

Kenan Thompson Creates Production Company

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson has launched a production company.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.22
2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles To Receive Posthumous Honors

Trailblazing actress Cicely Tyson and music legend Ray Charles will be posthumously inducted into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk…
by Brandee Sanders
12.26.21
Sidney Poitier

Play About Legend Sidney Poitier In The Works

A play about legendary actor, director and activist Sidney Poitier is coming to Broadway.
by Brandee Sanders
12.12.21
Lip Sync Battle LIVE: A Michael Jackson Celebration - Arrivals

Legend LL Cool J Honored With Queens Statue

Hip-hop legend LL Cool J was honored with a statue in Queens, New York.
by Brandee Sanders
12.11.21