Today R&B singer, songwriter and producer The-Dream is here to bring us all together for a 106&Park couchside concert! With a long list of songwriting and producing credits to his name, including hits from Rihanna, Beyonce’, Mariah Carey, Usher, Yung Joc, and many others, The-Dream has just what it takes …
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Just before the 2016 election, and then again after its results became clear, I did a series of Atlantic items on a challenge I thought the press was not prepared for. The challenge was dealing with a major political figure—Donald Trump—who fit no previous pattern of how presidents or other …
Read More »Beyoncé Surprises Fans On Disney ‘Family Singalong’
“Queen Bey” has used her award-winning vocals to surprise Disney fans on Thursday (April 16) when she made a special guest appearance on ABC’s Disney Family Singalong. Partnering with Feeding America, her virtual performance was a special gift to those who have been on the frontlines risking their lives to …
Read More »Blacks And Latinos Are Dying At Twice The Rate Of Whites
The coronavirus has been devastating Black communities in St. Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee. Now, New York City is the latest to report a disportionate number of African-Americans dying from the respiratory infection. According to ABC News, data reports that Black or African Americans are the largest demographic to die from …
Read More »Jamie Hector On The Murder Scene He Can’t Forget
Actor Jamie Hector is remembering the days working on The Wire, the gritty HBO drama series. The cast recently reunited at the American Black Film Festival where The Wire was honored with the Classic Television Award. In a video interview with People, Hector got candid about the show he says …
Read More »How to Build Your Own Brand and Secure Your Bag During the Coronavirus Crisis
The global COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly upended the U.S. economy and disrupted the lives of millions of people around the world. Most states have issued mandatory stay-at-home orders, while non-essential businesses have been closed down by local governments and Americans are being urged to practice social distancing to stop the …
Read More »Kenya Moore On Whether She Can Talk To Marc Daly’s Parents
Fans of The Real Housewives of Atlanta were shocked to hear that Kenya Moore say she was not allowed to speak to husband Marc Daly’s parents. The controversial reality star is now elaborating Marc’s decision. On an April 12 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Moore added …
Read More »Media mogul Byron Allen sues Nielsen for breach of contract
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Byron Allen attends “The Bloomberg 50” Celebration at Cipriani 25 Broadway on December 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Bloomberg Businessweek) Byron Allen with his media company filed suit Friday against The Nielsen Company. Entertainment Studios (parent company …
Read More »WNBA Honors Gianna 'GiGi' Briant and Teammates as Honorary 2020 Draft Picks
Photo: Christopher Polk (Getty Images) The WNBA paid tribute to Gianna “GiGi” Bryant in a big way during the organization’s annual draft Friday by making her and fellow Mamba Academy teammates Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester the first three honorary 2020 draft picks. “While it brings us pain not to …
Read More »Kenya Moore's Husband Marc Daly Gives Quarantine Update
Kenya Moore and her estranged husband Marc Daly may be trying to give their marriage another shot, but they’re still separated — at least, physically. The Real Housewives Of Atlanta star has been on lockdown in Atlanta, with the couple’s daughter Brooklyn, while Daly has been working in New York. …
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