Radio One Exclusives
Big things are happening for Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle! The singer/actress is set to play Ariel in the live-action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! It’s a brand new day under the sea for the Grammy-nominated singer who will be making her feature film debut alongside Melissa McCarthy in the film, directed by Rob Marshall. “After an […]
Paul Benjmain, the veteran actor who starred in such films as Hoodlum, Rosewood, The Five Heartbeats and famously as “ML” in Spike Lee‘s Do The Right Thing has passed away. The news was confirmed by Lee on Instagram as the celebration for the 30th anniversary of Do The Right Thing occurred this past weekend. “’m Sad To Write That The Great […]
You know The Walls Group love a little gospel run (or sixteen). The Houston based group joined YouTube sensation Terrell for the latest episode of his wildly popular channel for a little game of Song Association. The two-part episode finds The Walls Group not only covering their old songs such as “Yes” but also “Love” by Keyshia Cole, Tye Tribbett‘s […]
Less than a year after she called off her engagement to pastor and sports chaplain Chad Johnson, Michelle Williams is taking the first steps to get back to her first love, God. In a new interview with Essence, the Destiny’s Child and gospel singer opened up about how she’s getting to know herself again after the shocking split […]
The cause of death for Toni Braxton’s niece has been announced. According to the medical examiner’s office In Maryland, Lauren Braxton died of a heroin overdose and fentanyl intoxication. The manner in which she died is still unknown. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1NNs9nGHZ/ Lauren is the daughter of Michael Conrad Braxton Jr.. At the time of her death back […]
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson took a major step in his faith while in Israel last week. The Pro Bowl QB got baptized in the Jordan River! Watson was in Israel along with quarterback coach Quincy Avery for America’s Voices in Israel, a program that organizes week-long trips to Israel for celebrities. “Their positive stories about Israel counter distortions […]
As he accepted the Ultimate Icon award at the 2019 BET Awards, Tyler Perry made sure to note that he wanted to be more than just an icon to some — he wanted to be viewed as an inspiration. His message was one of inspiration to other black creatives looking to change the mold and break into […]
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen has died. Lt. Col. Robert Friend, who flew 142 combat missions in World War II passed away on Saturday from sepsis. He was 99 years old. Friend was a member of the Airmen, an elite group of African-American military pilots who fought the Nazis during the Second World War, […]
Okay, y’all just out here being funky for no reason? A brand new study shows that nearly half of the young people in the United States aren’t using deodorant. As a matter of fact, they’re willingly not even thinking about it before they leave the house! A new poll from YouGov, a global public opinion […]
A familiar face is joining the new ABC comedy “Mixed-ish.” Mark-Paul Gosselaar will play the role of Rainbow Johnson’s father. He’s taking over the role from Anders Holm, who starred in the original pilot. The “Black-ish” spinoff focuses on the experience of Tracee Ellis Ross’s character, Bow,” growing up in a mixed-race family in the […]
