Author: Shelby Stewart

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Courtesy By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 30, 2025

As the sports world turns its attention to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, the Minorities in Sports Business Network (MiS) is seizing the moment to celebrate the powerful Black women reshaping the industry. The exclusive, invite-only A Toast to Black Sports luncheon returns on February 6, 2025, honoring trailblazing women whose leadership, vision, and innovation continue to break barriers in sports management, marketing, media,

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Courtesy By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 30, 2025

After nine drama->OWN network star made the announcement Wednesday during a candid Instagram Live session with fans before releasing an official statement that read like a woman finally reclaiming her time.

Melody Shari announces exit from OWN’s ‘Love & Marriage Hunstville’

Melody has been the backbone of Love & Marriage: Huntsville since it premiered in 2018. Produced by reality TV heavyweight Carlos King,

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 28, 2025

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is back, marking its 18th year as a glittering celebration of Black women’s excellence in TV and film. On February 27, 2025, all eyes will be on the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, where an A-list crowd will gather to honor this year’s powerhouse honorees: Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs, and Raamla Mohamed.

Erivo, already an Emmy, Grammy, and

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 29, 2025

Victoria Monét’s artistry has always been an interplay of sound and vision, so her appearance in Faces of Music feels almost inevitable. The new docuseries—produced by Sephora U.S., Digitas Pictures, and Imagine Documentaries—dives into the intimate connection between beauty and music, offering behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration behind iconic beauty moments from some of today’s most celebrated artists. The docuseries, which premiered January 22 on

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(Photo by: Phylicia J. L. Munn/Bravo) By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 28, 2025

Toya and her husband, Dr. Eugene Harris, have officially moved into their third home. The Married to Medicine stars announced the news on Instagram, but for now, they’re keeping details about their new property under wraps. Fans will likely have to wait until Bravo’s cameras catch up, but given the couple’s history with real estate, we can expect the new

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 28, 2025

From the visionary mind behind Black Panther and Creed, Filmmaker Ryan Coogler returns to the big screen with Sinners, a story of redemption and the haunting specters of the past. Starring Michael B. Jordan the film explores the dark corners of the human psyche and the demons that refuse to let go.

As twin brothers attempt to escape their troubled lives, they return to

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 28, 2025

Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter are back with the second season of Toya & Reginae, which premiered Friday, January 24 on WeTV and streaming on landing a major acting role and given her close relationship with her mom, it’s no surprise when Toya pops up to address her spending habits and inquires more about her new relationship she’s keeping under wraps. And the drama doesn’t stop

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(Photo by: Phylicia J. L. Munn/Bravo) By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 27, 2025

This week kicks off with Dr. Simone and Dr. Contessa diving back into work, Sweet Tea refreshing her space (Quad’s former home) by tossing out some dated furniture with the help of Dr. Mimi, and Toya and Dr. Eugene spending quality time with their kids after school.

Meanwhile, Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Jackie catch up, and Jackie drops a