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Peacock has released the first trailer for Strung, the upcoming psychological thriller directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring
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Mýa is back in the spotlight, and it’s for good reason. Although it’s been almost a decade since the release of her previous album, she’s maintained a consistent presence, culturally—whether it be through dropping a dope single every now-and-again, touring across the country, or sitting down with everyone from ABC News to The
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Mýa is back in the spotlight, and it’s for good reason. Although it’s been almost a decade since the release of her previous album, she’s maintained a consistent presence, culturally—whether it be through dropping a dope single every now-and-again, touring across the country, or sitting down with everyone from ABC News to The
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Today, the nominations for the BET Awards 2026 have officially arrived, highlighting some of the biggest names Black entertainment. This year, Cardi B leads the field with six nominations, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow closely behind with five apiece.
Set to air live from the Peacock
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Netflix’s Nemesis opens with a familiar setup—a detective chasing a criminal who always seems one step ahead. But once the series moves forward, it becomes something you can’t take your eyes off of. Past the robberies and high-pressure investigations are two men struggling to hold their lives together.
Y’lan Noel stars as Coltrane Wilder, a businessman and former convict
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Every summer, ESSENCE turns New Orleans into the heartbeat of Black culture. Music pours out of the Caesars Superdome, conversations spill into the streets, and generations of fans gather for a weekend built around community. Ahead of this year’s festivities, we put together a playlist featuring artists slated to appear during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented
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From Sorry to Bother You to I’m a Virgo, Boots Riley has built a reputation for creating stories from a unique perspective. His latest project, I Love Boosters, continues in that same direction while taking aim at fashion, class, and the underground economies operating beneath expensive labels and luxury storefronts.
Set in Oakland, the
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Netflix brought the cast and creators of Nemesis to Inglewood earlier this week for a premiere event ahead of the show’s debut, giving audiences an early look at one of the streamer’s biggest new crime dramas of the year. Held at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, the evening combined a screening with a post-show conversation
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Issa Rae and Prentice Penny are revisiting the world of Insecure through a new podcast celebrating the legacy of the acclaimed HBO series. Released through Rae’s HOORAE media company, BLOCC PARTY: An Insecure Podcast officially launched today, bringing listeners back into the conversations, relationships, and behind-the-scenes stories tied to one of television’s most