Fantasia had to stop attending trauma therapy to star in 'The Color Purple'
Alon Amir During the press run for the upcoming new film adaptation of The Color Purple, Fantasia Barrino has been open and honest about what she says was a difficult decision to agree to reprise her role as Celie. In her Variety spread, the
Janet Jackson to perform at Atlantis Paradise Island in April
Atlantis Paradise Island What’s better than a Caribbean vacation? One that includes a Janet Jackson concert. Janet will perform at Casuarina Beach at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas on April 27. The concert will be the
Watch the trailer for Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson's '2023 Back That Year Up'
Peacock Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson will host an end-of-the-year special to revisit some of 2023’s biggest moments. In 2023 Back That Year Up, streaming on Peacock Tuesday, December 26, the comedy duo will offer up their take on significant events in pop culture, sports, social
Rihanna says her kids are “obsessed” with dad A$AP Rocky
Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Rihanna says A$AP Rocky might be the fan-favorite parent in their household. She told Access Hollywood that her two children are “obsessed” with their dad and that she’s OK with it. “My kids
Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino bond over 'American Idol' experience
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia Barrino both became American Idol champs early on — Kelly won season 1, while Fantasia won season 3 — so during Fantasia’s appearance on Kelly’s talk show, the two bonded over
Beyoncé's website crashes after BeyHive anticipates 'Renaissance' announcement
ABC/ Ida Mae Astute “OK, OK. Y’all didn’t have to break my website,” Beyoncé says in a new video on social media. In the clip shared Tuesday morning, the singer addressed the BeyHive, which swarmed to her official website Monday night and crashed it. Thanks to only
Ye + Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures' might drop on New Year's Eve
ABC/Randy Holmes The upcoming collaborative album between Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, Vultures, didn’t drop on December 15 as promised, but fans may still get it during the holidays. A spokesperson for the project told Billboard the album will arrive on December
Jamie Foxx congratulates daughter on her engagement
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Jamie Foxx couldn’t be more thrilled for his daughter’s latest life update! The Academy Award winner shared a series of photos on his Instagram account Monday to congratulate his daughter Corinne Foxx on her engagement to her boyfriend Joe Hooten. In
Aside from Christmas, here are other Black holiday celebrations
Joe Raedle/Getty Images There are a wide array of holidays celebrated in Black households in December, aside from Christmas. Here’s a list of a few of them and their backstories, as compiled by Essence. Junkanoo, spelled various ways, including Jankunu
Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after domestic violence trial verdict
Marvel Studios Disney has dropped Jonathan Majors from future productions as the Marvel villain Kang, the studio said on Monday evening. The studio’s decision came just hours after the actor was found guilty of one count of