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Photo Credit: Keeley Parenteau By Okla Jones ·Updated March 29, 2022
When Chancellor “Chance the Rapper” Bennett and Naïla Opiangah met at a studio space in Ghana last year; what started out as a conversation between two like-minded creatives, set in place a series of events that can be described as nothing less than divine.
On March 24, 2022, the single “Child of God,” was released in conjunction with an
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Loading the player… By Okla Jones ·Updated March 28, 2022
Aunjanue Ellis had the audience rising out of their seats from her moving words at this year’s ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards.
The Mississippi-bred actress was introduced by Academy Award-winning actor and her co-star in King Richard, Will Smith. He opened with a few lighthearted remarks about Ellis’ personality on set, before really digging deep into her unwavering character.
“If there is
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 28, 2022
The beautiful and talented Nia Long gave an amazing acceptance speech as an honoree at the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards.
In what was an emotional introduction by her Love Jones co-star Larenz Tate, he spoke about first meeting Long on the set of that classic film, as well as the undeniable impression she left on him as an actor.
“Back then –
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 27, 2022
The film industry’s biggest night has finally arrived. The stars of today – as well as year’s past – have gathered together at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to celebrate the 94th Academy Awards, hosted by Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer.
This year’s red carpet turned out to be a particularly special one, with the arrival of Oscar hopefuls Will Smith,
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 25, 2022
Happy Friday, folks. As we enter the final days in March, ESSENCE again provides the best in new music this week.
Today’s list includes the debut album from Koffee entitled Gifted, Latto drops off her 777 project, NIGO releases I Know NIGO, and the Atlanta duo EARTHGANG unveils the new visuals for “American Horror Story,” off of Ghetto Gods. We also have music from Denzel
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 24, 2022
As the seasons change, it signifies growth and progression from one point to the next. Just as the weather is unpredictable, it acts as a reminder of the uncertainty of life, and that nothing – whether it be good or bad – lasts forever.
Spring has always been known as a time of transition, and the opportunity to reflect on the past in
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 24, 2022
As always, your favorite celebrities represented in amazing ensembles for the 2022 Black Women In Hollywood Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California, this year’s ceremony celebrated the 15th anniversary of the luncheon known for honoring the contributions of Black women in cinema.
This year’s honorees were Aunjanue Ellis, Quinta Brunson, Nia Long and Chanté Adams. While all four of these talented
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 24, 2022
Dawn Richard’s evolution into the artist that she is today has been several years in the making.
The New Orleans-born singer and songwriter rose to prominence in 2005 after having success in the commercial pop genre with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-girl music group, Danity Kane, and later with Dirty Money. Following her departure from Bad Boy Records in 2011, Richard began her journey as a
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By Okla Jones ·Updated March 24, 2022
Last week we pushed our clock forward to observe daylight-saving time, which is a sign of the arrival of spring, as well as a new cycle of TV programming featuring people of color.
This year’s spring television lineup is packed with plenty of scripted shows and documentaries, along with the return of some highly anticipated favorites. Although this is the time of year