Learning and hearing about the stories of the people behind some of the biggest hip-hop stars tends to be a rarity as celebrities naturally take the main stage and are […]
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Lexus and Uptown magazine host award ceremony
Cultural impact and longevity aptly capture the sustained influence of Black entertainment. In acting, music, sports, or film, Black creatives consistently bring excellence, creativity, and cultural influence to each field. […]
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Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, passes away
It’s a sad week for Black entertainment as they mourn the death of “Showtime at the Apollo” co-host Kiki Shepard. She was 74. Shepard’s rep confirmed to both TMZ and […]
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Police identify suspect in shooting at Rihanna’s home near Beverly Hills
A rifle-wielding woman who allegedly opened fire on singer Rihanna’s home in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles was behind bars today on suspicion of attempted murder. The shooting […]
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Live Out L!ve’s ‘Set the Stage’ benefit concert returns
As we enter a new month, the Live Out L!ve Foundation closed out the month of February with its second “Set the Stage” benefit concert that took place on Feb. […]
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‘Sinners’ takes home top prize at Annual Actor Awards
The vampire thriller “Sinners” took home the top prize of outstanding ensemble cast in a motion picture on March 1 at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, giving it a major […]
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Walk of Fame Star Honoring Bill Duke
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled on Feb. 27 honoring actor and filmmaker Bill Duke on his 83rd birthday. Actor Glynn Thurman, Jeff Friday, CEO and […]
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Butter comes to LA
This past week, Los Angeles welcomed the third edition of Frieze LA art fair. LA has risen to become a major hub for global contemporary art, and like other Frieze […]
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Dr. Cheryl P. Williamson talks NAACP Image Award nomination
This weekend the 57th NAACP Image Awards is taking place in Los Angeles. Ahead of the event, Dr. Chreyl P. Williamson, whose podcast “Ageless, Fearless, & Unscripted” was nominated for […]
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Stars shine bright at the 34th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival
The 34th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) concluded its dynamic run in Los Angeles Sunday with an unmistakable message: Black storytelling is not a moment — it […]