Radio One Exclusives
An Alabama woman is thankful to be alive after being shot by her husband over the weekend. Local police said a man came to True Cornerstone Church on Halls Mill Road in Mobile on February 22 looking for his wife. He shot her outside of the church before shooting and killing himself. “She was calling […]
The long-awaited public memorial service for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26th took place on Feb. 24 at 10 AM PST (noon CST). The Staples Center, which has been sold out for days in preparation […]
NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine confirms the passing of the American hero Katherine Johnson. Katherine Johnson was born on August 26, 1918, in West Virginia. Graduating in 1937 with her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and French from West Virginia State College. She was portrayed by actress Taraji P. Henson in the movie Hidden Figures that […]
For decades, Barbara Smith or B. Smith as she was affectionately known stood as a titan for black entrepreneurship, modeling and more. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she, her husband Dan Gasby and daughter Dana continued to tell her story and keep her brand alive. Sadly, B. Smith passed away on Saturday night in the family’s Long Island home. She was 70. […]
First Episode of Season 2 of iPraise Live we sat down with Darius Paulk to discuss he new project, plus get a taste of some good ol’ acoustic Gospel Music. Check out the video below as Darius Paulk blesses us with two acoustic songs. RELATED: iPraise Live: An Acoustic Set With Titus Showers [Exclusive […]
Just a few short years ago, Bri Babineaux appeared on the music scene after becoming a viral sensation on YouTube. In 2015, she recorded her first album, Keys to My Heart that released on March 25, 2016. Now she is back with a new single, “Build My Life” and she is excited for fans to […]
Actress Ja’net Dubois, who entertained audiences for years as Willona Woods on the hit TV series Good Times has died. She was 74. According to TMZ, Dubios discovered by family members who said the actress died unexpectedly in her sleep overnight in her home. Dubois’ history with Norman Lear productions, first on Good Times and […]
Snoop Dogg has publicly apologized to Gayle King, a week after his comments regarding an interview the journalist conducted with Lisa Leslie went viral. Snoop mostly was condemned for his comments against King, with many supporters of Bryant rallying behind him, resulting in King feeling threatened and even receiving death threats. “Gayle King, [you] out of pocket for that […]
Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant are at peace. The NBA star and his 13-year-old daughter were laid to rest on Tuesday at a private funeral in the Los Angeles area according to E News! A public memorial service for the Bryants will be held on February 24th at Staples Center. The Bryants, along with Christina Mauser, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa […]
ESSENCE has announced the official lineup for the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture! For the first time ever, Bruno Mars is headlining the weekend along with Janet Jackson, Ari Lennox, Janelle Monae, Patti LaBelle, Raphael Saadiq, Summer Walker and more. The Superlounge lineup for 2020 includes Jidenna, Tamia, SIR, Doug E. Fresh, Rapsody, Goldlink, D Smoke, Masego, Smino, Stokley, Tank and the Bangas, Umi, The New Respects and more. “This is a milestone year for ESSENCE and our community […]
