SAN FRANCISCO — International reggae icon Maxi Priest has officially released his soulful new single, “Touch By An Angel,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The track, delivered through his Level Vibes Music imprint and distributed globally by Intercept Music, continues Priest’s legacy as one of reggae fusion’s most enduring and recognizable voices. Produced […]
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Atlanta LeadHERship Awards Brunch Featuring Celebrities AJ Calloway, Lamman Rucker and Live Performance by Q Parker of 112
ATLANTA, GA — Women across Fulton County are coming together for a purpose-driven afternoon of impact, connection, and civic leadership as Women for Arrington proudly presents LeadHERship Awards Brunch Atlanta: Empower. Inspire. Lead. Taking place Saturday, March 29, at Curate Atlanta, the LeadHERship Awards Fundraiser will convene influential women leaders, advocates, professionals, and change-makers for […]
Rickey Smiley Expands Reach as Urban One Renews Morning Show and Launches New Video Podcast
Rickey Smiley is expanding his media footprint as Urban One deepens its long-standing partnership with the nationally syndicated radio host, comedian, and author. The company announced a new multi-year agreement that renews The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for five more years while introducing a new video podcast series designed to bring Smiley’s voice to an […]
Dino Archie Premieres Stand-Up Special Beautiful Burden March 21 on HYPE+ Channel
Archie has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen By Edrea Davis – Parenting an 18-month-old can test anyone’s nerves—but comedian Dino Archie turned it into comedy gold with Beautiful Burden, a hilarious stand-up special premiering worldwide March 21, 2026, on the HYPE+ YouTube channel reaching more […]
The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch
Veteran Producer-Director Foster Corder Revitalizes One of Cinema’s Most Enduring Black Franchises, Rebooting a Landmark Independent Film Legacy By Makeda Smith – Nearly a century after his birth, the legacy of comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore returns to the big screen in bold fashion. In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature The Daughters of […]
BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend Pays Homage to CBS’ “Beyond the Gates” — Takes Place March 6–8, 2026 in Atlanta
ATLANTA — BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend honors CBS’ groundbreaking daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates” for excellence behind and in front of the lens, March 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is the first daytime soap opera with a majority-Black ensemble cast, produced by CBS Studios. The weekend is anchored by the 17th annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors awards program, […]
Barbara Jordan Documentary “The Inquisitor” Premieres on Independent Lens February 23
Edrea Davis – A riveting documentary, “The Inquisitor” highlights the legacy of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, an American politician, lawyer, educator, and public servant, whose ethical principles and interrogation skills served the United States at pivotal points in history, from the revision and extension of the Voting Rights Act to the 1987 Supreme Court nomination […]
Greg Palast’s New Film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, Sounds the Alarm: Voting Rights Under Siege—Prepare Like It’s 1968
Edrea Davis – Greg Palast’s film, Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen, exposes a coordinated, racially targeted assault on the fundamental right to vote—one that reshaped the 2024 election landscape and continues to threaten American democracy. Narrated by Rosario Dawson and executive produced by Martin Sheen and George DiCaprio, the documentary reveals how vigilante […]
American Idol Season 23 Finalist Gabby Samone Releases Debut Single “Complicated”
By Edrea Davis – NEW YORK – American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single “Complicated,” on all digital streaming platforms in January, via BMG. After a breakout year defined by growing momentum and mounting anticipation for original music, “Complicated” marks a pivotal moment in Samone’s journey […]