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Kennedy Ryan, New York Times bestselling romance author and North Carolina native, teased the cover and summary of her next highly anticipated novel. Score, the second standalone book following Reel in her Hollywood Renaissance series, is a second-chance romance following two characters readers met in the first book of the series. “More than a decade […]
NCAA Approves Rule Allowing Athletes To Bet On Pro Sports Starting Nov. 1 In a significant policy shift, the NCAA has approved a rule change permitting college athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports, effective November 1. This decision, endorsed by Division I, II, and III management councils, reflects the evolving landscape […]
Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier Among Several Charged In Large FBI Gambling Probe Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has been arrested as part of an FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The news broke Thursday morning, with reports also from ESPN’s Shams Charania confirming that […]
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy is reflecting on his life and career in a new Netflix documentary. On Wednesday, Netflix released a new trailer for Being Eddie, which covers the actor and comedian’s life from the time he began stand-up comedy to starring on Saturday Night Live and more. Murphy, 64, invites the public into his […]
Top 30 Professional Athletes Who Died Too Soon The world of sports has been shaped by extraordinary talent, resilience, and passion. However, it has also faced heartbreaking losses of athletes who left us far too soon. These individuals not only excelled in their respective fields but also inspired millions with their dedication and achievements. Their […]
In 2014, after vanishing from the public eye for nearly 15 years, D’Angelo released his newest album, Black Messiah. Stardom had overwhelmed the soul singer, particularly being treated as a sex symbol after the video release for “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” With the surprise of Black Messiah—named after a term J. Edgar Hoover used […]
Notable NFL Players Who Came Out Of Retirement To Play Again Making it to the NFL is a monumental achievement, but walking away and coming back? That takes a rare mix of determination, mental grit, and physical excellence. For the players who defy the odds and step out of retirement to play again, the challenges […]
By the mid 1990s a new wave of the R&B sound called “Neo-Soul (or Progressive Sound) was in full effect, thanks to the release of D’Angelo’s debut album Brown Sugar. By the late ’90s, the birth of the musical collective “The Soulquarians” furthered a genre of funk, hip-hop, rock and soul far beyond what Neo-Soul […]
Def Poetry Jam, or commonly known as Def Poetry, was a spoken word television series that highlighted Black spoken word and poetry artists. The series was created by Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records, and was hosted by rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). Several artists performed powerful poetry of love, healing, […]
Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of the ’90s cinema classic Love Jones, are set to reteam once again in an untitled romance drama greenlighted at Netflix. The movie is inspired by the R&B and soul album Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, the debut album for the singer Maxwell. Eugene Ashe (Sylvie’s Love) is the director […]
Following the shocking death of soul pioneer D'Angelo at 51, fellow musicians and stars alike are reflecting on his genius and lasting impact and legacy.
The music world is reeling in the sting of the devastating news on Tuesday that the mysterious, crooning soul and R&B legend D’Angelo died at age 51. The juggernaut soul singer had only released three albums in the span of his 30-year career— 1995’s Brown Sugar, 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah. But, on the […]
