Author: Rylee Johnston

The annual Tony Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday, but Black women in theater have already begun the celebration, thanks to the organization Black Women on Broadway (BWOB). The nonprofit gathered its community together earlier this week to uplift, support and honor the contributions Black women regularly make to the Broadway world. EBONY exclusively joined […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Walmart just made getting active more accessible — especially if you’ve been looking to hop on the pickleball trend. The online […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Kelsea Ballerini has reached her 10-year milestone as a country artist, but that hasn’t slowed her down. 2024 is proving that […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s been almost 40 years since Prince released his hit album Purple Rain, and its impact is still felt today as […]

On May 17 1954, the United States Supreme Court passed the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision, which began the process of desegregating American schools and ultimately served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. The case was successfully argued and won by Thurgood Marshall, who later became the first Black Supreme Court […]

In the new play Syncing Ink, a young man pursues his dreams of becoming a rapper to impress a beautiful woman. But his journey into rhyme and hip hop takes him deeper into his legacy and purpose.  International stylist Ty Hunter, who has dressed Beyoncé and Billy Porter, wanted to embody a powerful vibe to pay homage […]

The NFL is a highly competitive field where only the best of the best make it. Every year, hundreds of young athletes aspire to join the league and play alongside other players with the same passion for the sport. Behind every triumph lies a story of resilience, and for many new NFL players, their mothers […]

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Walker Hayes wants to bring his “laid back” style to fans and has partnered with JCPenny to do just that. The […]

Aldis Hodge and Gayle King at White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Image: courtesy Prime Video. Aldis Hodge was all smiles with CBS morning correspondent Gayle King at The White House for the 2024 Correspondents’ Dinner. Probably because his new Prime Video series, Cross, has already been picked up for season two, though the series has yet […]