His new EP "Genesis" will be released August 24. ... read more »

  The 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival is less than 50 days away and the artist lineup is getting hotter. ... read more »

Award-winning journalist, author and host Roland S. Martin will debut his new daily digital show #RolandMartinUnfiltered at 6 p.m. on September 4 via Facebook, YouTube, Periscope and Instagram TV. ... read more »

Members of the Corporate Economic Empowerment Movement are inviting the public to get to know them and support their “mini take-over” of this year’s Los Angeles County Fair September 7-9. ... read more »

There was a family affair August 8th in Hollywood at Madera Kitchen where Rev Run and Justine SImmons accompanied by their on-screen family graced the red carpet for the premiere of “All About The Washingtons on Netflix.” “All About The Washingtons” is a family sitcom based on the real life of the Simmons family. Joey Washington (Rev Run) recently retired from touring is trying to adjust to not being in the spotlight, having a greater physical presence to their four children, and being moral support to his wife Justine as she ventures into the world of entrepreneurship. ... read more / watch video »

Idris Elba puts rumors to rest about him being the next James Bond.   Watch trailer of Elba’s movie Yardie. ... read more »

... will receive the rock star award at the 2018 Black Girls Rock awards. The Grammy winner will be honored as a “phenomenal woman in music,” organizers said Thursday. ... read more »

On Thursday, August 17th, the music world lost a legend. Aretha Franklin, also known as “The Queen of Soul” has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.   ... read more »

The center will bring world-class music and training in the arts to the heart of the city.  ... read more »

The Queen of Soul loved coming to Los Angeles and she loved the crowd that always had love for her.  ... read more »

Music lovers around the world agree the faith of Aretha Franklin and her gospel music roots greatly influenced her songs ... read more »

During the 2017 Taste of Soul Family Festival, Hyundai Motor America brought star power to the StarQuest Stage with sounds from R&B sensations Melanie Fiona and Brandy, rap icons Kool Moe Dee and Doug E. Fresh, and music from Candace Coles & The CJ Legacy Band, Raffia Ford and DJ B-Hen. ... read more »

The stars were shining at the Ivie McNeill & Wyatt Hollywood Nights Client Appreciation party. IMW, California’s largest African American owned law firm, hosted their clients to an evening of fun, ... read more / view event »

According to ... , here are the dates and plans: For two days — Aug. 28 and 29 — Franklin’s body will lie in repose at Charles H. ... read more »

Beyonce continues to speak on her terms without words. Her latest conversation is through recently released behind the scenes videos, of her newly iconic photo shoot for Vogue. ... read more »