Shanique Yates

One of Atlanta’s biggest family reunions is underway and about to celebrate 15 years of funk, fun and fellowship! For over a decade, ONE Musicfest (OMF) has become the festival destination during the fall, gathering thousands of music lovers from across the globe for a two-day event featuring artists from all genres. In previous years, acts like Usher, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Outkast, Janet Jackson and more have graced the OMF stage to perform some of the culture’s hottest hits, and this year isn’t any different as the festival celebrates its 15th year. What should I expect when attending OMF? This year’s electrifying lineup of artists ranges from Earth, Wind & Fire, Gunna, Cardi B, Fantasia, Dru Hill, and a host of others. OMF founder Jason “J” Carter previously told Blavity , “We’ve been trying to get Cardi on our lineup for a while, so finally landing her is a major highlight. She’s a staple in hip-hop and one of the biggest personalities in the culture. We’re happy to welcome...

There is so much power in forgiveness, and the new film explores the nuances of the sentiment.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is here! For all who celebrate, the latest installment of the popular video game was available as early as Thursday night for some users, depending upon their time zone. What is Black Ops 6 about? According to an official game synopsis, Black Ops 6 is set in 1991. It reads in part: Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. Enter a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. The Gulf War dominated headlines and there was growing mistrust in government reflected across the music, television, and pop culture of the time. While the Gulf War commands the global spotlight, a shadowy clandestine force has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA, branding anyone who resists as traitors. Exiled from their agency and country that once hailed them as heroes, Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team find themselves hunted by the military machine that created...

The Venom franchise is returning to the big screen, and its bringing all of the action and necessary plot to match. In Sony’s Marvel Universe film, “Eddie (Tom Hrady) and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo is forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance,” per the official description. On balancing both good and evil “I play Dr. Teddy Payne and she’s a scientist,” Juno Temple told Blavity’s Shadow and Act ahead of the film’s premiere. “She’s a scientist that specializes in alien life forms and things from the great beyond. And it’s something that she’s deeply passionate about from things that she went through as a little girl. So, for me, I think she would probably lean towards getting to know, or she would like to get to know Venom more.” She added, “I also think she is somebody who is really interested in the connection between the two of them, a symbiote and a human...

Who are you when nobody's watching? Ryan Murphy 's FX series explores what happens when a person allows their subconscious to overcome them.

Since bidding farewell to the series in 2012, David Henrie has been fortunate to explore the world and recognize the show's impact on fans around the globe. What initially started as hypothetical conversations about bringing it all back between him and former co-star Selena Gomez has turned into an all-new installment in which Henrie not only stars but also serves as a creator and executive producer alongside Gomez, who makes a cameo (or two) in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place herself.

Whether you're an avid gamer, casual gamer, or looking to get into the gaming industry, the company is unleashing an all-new way for users to access the sounds of the games that they love through its very own music-streaming app. Nintendo has officially launched a music-streaming app for its Nintendo Switch Online members, allowing them the chance to revisit some of the tunes featured in some of the company's most iconic games. Polygon reported

“I just thought about all the other kids, like my child, who could use some representation in that space and the opportunity that the training pants era allows just to build foundational lessons and tools,” said Gibson. “And wouldn't it be great if we taught, in addition to self-esteem and confidence, if we taught community and what it looked like to embrace somebody or accept somebody who doesn't look like you? That's really how the idea for the Happy Hues Co. came about, and it just backs into my goal to really identify spaces where there could be more representation and how that intersects with culture and community.”

We are all keepers of stories. Each of us carries the legacies of those who walked before us, weaving their narratives with our own, often guiding that torch beyond what they might have envisioned. Día de los Muertos , a vibrant celebration rooted in Mexican tradition, is more than just a remembrance of the dead. It’s a reminder that love transcends realms and that those who leave this world never truly leave our hearts. An ingeniously rooted, primarily Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos celebrates loved ones who have since passed. For over 3,000 years, the annual event has occurred on the first two days of November. It includes the tradition of curating an altar, better known as an ofrenda (Spanish for offering), to invite those who have since returned from the body for a celebration. While the holiday has become more popular and modernized thanks to the Disney film Coco , the original practice includes placing a photo of the individual who has passed away on the altar along...

Football season is underway and Taye Diggs is using his love for the sport to show off his singing chops with his go-to karaoke song. The veteran actor partnered with Lysol to not only spread awareness around germs ahead of the cold/flu season, but also share his joy for singing with fans at the Lysol Germ Booth during a recent tailgate ahead of gameday at the University of Alabama . “Football season is one of my favorite times of the year, especially going to game day watch parties,” Diggs told Blavity just a few days before the event. “But, I learned through my partnership with Lysol that cheering your team can result in viruses and bacteria expelled in the air – shouting can produce up to 100,000 droplets per minute. That’s why Lysol® Air Sanitizer is my game day must-have. It kills 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria† to eliminate odors in the air*, so you can protect your home while cheering on your favorite team all season long,” he added. Photo: Joey Andrew While fans...