Author: Brande Victorian

Essence Magazine:

By Brande Victorian· Updated November 15, 2022

The post AFROPUNK Announces Lineup For Black HERSTORY Live appeared first on Essence.

Essence Magazine:

By Rivea Ruff· Updated November 14, 2022

The world was a different place when Black Panther roared into theaters in 2018.

Two years before a

The post What ‘Wakanda Forever’ Means For Marvel Fans appeared first on Essence.

Essence Magazine:

By Brande Victorian· Updated November 14, 2022

On Friday night, the inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Created by Femme It Forward President & CEO Heather Lowery, the event recognized women in entertainment who “empower, uplift, and inspire change.”

This year’s list of honorees included Latto, Muni Long, Victoria Monet, Kehlani, Tabitha Brown, Ciara and Russell Wilson, songwriter Jozzy, and Lashawn Jones,

Essence Magazine:

By Dominique Fluker· Updated November 14, 2022

On November 13th, Black Love Inc, the Black-owned media company and home of the highly-acclaimed Black Love docuseries — held the inaugural “Black Love Honors Brunch” at Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles. The awards program honored the contributions of influential figures dedicated to championing love in the following six categories: self love, partnership, community impact, wellness, storytelling, and icons, with

Essence Magazine:

By Rivea Ruff· Updated November 14, 2022

Wakanda Forever drew millions to the theaters this weekend, filling seats with fans eager to see the next chapter of the Black Panther lore. Unsurprisingly, the Marvel sequel raked in a record-breaking amount, opening at #1 at the box office, shattering Fall film premiere records, and pulling domestic ticket sales out of a record slump.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the

Essence Magazine:

By Okla Jones· Updated November 14, 2022

On November 12, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and its Director Kim Sajet welcomed more than 750 entertainers and luminaries from across the country to Washington, D.C., for the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Gala.

“This year’s Portrait of a Nation Gala strengthens our commitment to contemporary portraiture,” Sajet said. “We collaborate with contemporary artists to illuminate the history unfolding around us

Essence Magazine:

Photo by Derek White/Getty Images By Okla Jones· Updated November 11, 2022

The life of Takeoff, a founding member of the music trio Migos, was celebrated today at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena by thousands of fans, loved ones, and supporters.

The Celebration of Life ceremony began at 12pm EST, and was attended by artists such as Quavo, Offset, Gucci Mane, and longtime collaborator Drake, who toured with Takeoff’s group

Essence Magazine:

By Rivea Ruff· Updated November 11, 2022

As audiences prepare for their long awaited return to Wakanda, the stars of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have been hitting red carpets around the world with regal looks to promote the next chapter of the Marvel comic.

Meanwhile, pop music legend, cultural icon, and ESSENCE Festival of Culture headliner Janet Jackson stepped out for the latest round of Rock & Roll Hall of

Essence Magazine:

Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images By Okla Jones· Updated November 11, 2022

Happy Friday, folks. This week’s edition of new music contains drops from a couple of iconic artists in hip-hop and R&B, the debut album from a budding star, and some Afrobeats bangers that everyone can vibe to.

Following the release of last month’s “Lift Me Up,” Rihanna is back with a new track titled “Born Again” off