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Mary J. Blige to star in Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’

Posted by | Ray Cornelius  Oscar nominated actress Mary J. Blige isn't wasting anytime with…

Macy Gray plays ‘Contemporary Stage’ of Atlanta Jazz Festival [PHOTOS]

Written by | Ray Cornelius  Check out images of Grammy winning singer-songwriter, actress and record…

Erica Campbell covers SHEEN Magazine’s July/August Issue

Posted by | Ray Cornelius Grammy winning-gospel music superstar Erica Campbell is the latest diva to grace…

Heather Headley joins ‘The Color Purple Musical’ (VIDEO)

Posted by | Ray Cornelius  It's been 16 years since Heather Headley graced the Broadway…

‘Godfather of House Music’ dead at 59 (VIDEOS)

Posted by | Ray Cornelius House Music pioneer Frankie Knuckles died on Monday afternoon at…

JHud ends partnership with Weight Watchers (PHOTOS)

Posted by | Ray Cornelius As the old saying goes, "All good things must come…

Prince to headline 20th Anniversary EMF

Posted by | Ray Cornelius ESSENCE has just announced that music icon Prince will headline…

Alicia Keys covers Harper’s Bazaar Arabia + PHOTOS

Posted by | Ray Cornelius She did THAT! Grammy-winner Alicia Keys is absolutely flawless for…

RC dishes with MC Lyte about new reality show, today’s hip hop and being an Icon…

eWritten by | Ray Cornelius Legendary female rapper MC Lyte was in the “A” this…

MC Lyte to receive BET’s ‘I AM HIP HOP’ Award

Posted by | Ray Cornelius Congratulations are in order for MC Lyte! The female hip-hop…

Esperanza Spalding to host Aspire Network’s ‘Groundbreaking Music’

Posted by | Ray Cornelius Jazz sensation Esperanza Spalding is gearing up to host a…