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Shanice speaks with Madamenoire about her role as former First Lady Michelle Obama in new musical, her health, and more!

Leon Thomas ‘ role on the television screen impacted culture, and now he's using his music to touch the hearts of R&B fans, old and new.

The White Lotus Season 3 and other returning and new HBO and Max series have new footage showcased in a 2025 teaser for the premium cabler and streamer’s upcoming slate. In the teaser for its 2025 programming slate, HBO and Max shared never-seen-before footage that also included first looks for series like the fourth season of Hacks , and the It prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry. For The White Lotus fans, viewers got a glimpse of cast members Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Leslie Bibb, Walton Goggins and Lalisa Manobal (aka Lisa from BLACKPINK), as well as Natasha Rothwell who will be returning to pick up where she left off as Belinda in season one. Lisa kicks the snippet off with a “Welcome to the White Lotus in Thailand,” before showcasing the others arriving at the resort. What is ‘The White Lotus’ about? The comedy-drama series follows the guests and employees of a luxury resort chain, and according to an official synopsis for the series, “The White Lotus is a...

Bridget Jones is back and she's back on the quest for love. Universal Pictures has dropped the trailer for the fourth film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.

It's a beautiful thing to be creative and paid. Black people drive culture around the globe. I t isn't a secret.

When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during a preseason game ahead of the 2016 NFL season, the world ran with narratives about his decision.

Some people are simply destined for greatness, and Texas native Bernard James Freeman, known to the culture as Bun B, may be considered one of them.

After co-creating the beauty app Beautified, Hannah Bronfman recognized the importance of investing in startups, which are often the last to receive funding or the resources needed to scale.

Sometimes, the perfect collaboration starts with genuine interest and collaboration. As founder and CEO of the award-winning ad agency Walton Isaacson, Aaron Walton’s career exemplifies the mastery of leveraging celebrity and influencer partnerships to elevate brands to new heights. Walton’s impressive portfolio spans iconic collaborations, from the Spice Girls’ November 1997 campaign with Polaroid to Michael Jackson’s enduring partnership with Pepsi. Most recently, he helmed Beyoncè’s partnership with Lexus during her “Renaissance World Tour.” Walton’s work on some of the most creative advertising campaigns has made him an expert in the field. He shared his keys to success with attendees during the AFROTECH™ 2024 Conference. “Something as a brand that is important, when you’re looking at connecting with a celebrity, you have to make sure that you do your homework and make sure your cultural values are aligned,” Walton told AFROTECH™ following his session “The Art of Brand...

Technology has undeniably transformed the world as we know it. However, rapper-turned-entrepreneur, filmmaker, comedian, and more, Clifford “Tip” Harris, emphasizes that no matter how far innovation advances, it can never replace the human emotions that ignite creativity. During the 2024 AFROTECH™ Conference, Harris took the Innovation Stage to discuss technological advancements and how he has remained authentic to himself and the community he has served for over two decades. When he first arrived on the scene in 1996, he befriended fellow Atlanta rapper Big Kuntry King, selling mixtapes out of the trunk of their cars in hopes of making it big. Initially, he was known to the world as Tip before changing his stage name to T.I. Today, aside from music, his portfolio includes filmmaking, restaurateur, and more. As one of the trailblazers of trap music, he is also the founder of Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum, an interactive cultural space that celebrates the history, evolution, and impact...