Author: Trevor Anderson
Raising a Black boy in America is one of the hardest challenges. There’s a desire to protect them from society while allowing them to become the fierce kings their heritage deems them to be. Jurnee Smollett is finding the balance for her 7-year-old son, Hunter Zion Bell, to grow into his royal power. “For me, […]
“Motherhood is truly my first and most important job,” actress Danielle Brooks tells EBONY during our Zoom conversation. Coming straight from her special “Love the Change” Mother’s Day event with Pampers Swaddlers 360, the Color Purple starlet dawned a stunning powder blue ensemble with matching lace gloves. “The event was beautiful. Mothers got to share […]
Kevin Hart is one funny little man, and he’ll be the first one to joke about it. Through comedy tours, movies, network specials and even commercials, he’s always bringing the jokes (to a lucrative tune of a $90 million net worth, according to Parade magazine) to the masses. With his recent award from the John […]
Yesterday, President Joe Biden hosted a fundraiser in New York City to support his presidential campaign. Hosted by comedian and late-night television host Stephen Colbert, President Biden was joined by two former United States Presidents, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, for an epic trio. The three leaders spoke—lightheartedly yet sternly—about the upcoming election and concerns […]
EBONY pays tribute to iconic star Louis Gossett Jr., who has died at 87. The first Black actor to win the Academy AwardⓇ for Best Supporting Actor, Gossett Jr. leaves an indelible mark on stage and screen. With a slew of credits on stage, television and film, Gossett Jr. played Drill Sergeant Emil Foley in […]
Exciting news for Michael Jackson fans! More stars have been added to the cast of the highly anticipated biopic Michael. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, will focus on the highs and lows of Jackson’s life as he rose to become the King of Pop. From his humble beginnings in Jackson 5 to his megawatt […]
For the first time in 122 weeks, hip-hop albums seize both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard 200 albums chart. On the list dated Feb. 24, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 1 reigns, while Yeat’s 2093 debuts at No. 2. The pair makes for the first time that hip-hop […]
The month of February is all about the heart—heart health, that is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., which kills more women than all cancers combined. Black women are bearing the brunt of that toll. “We’re nearly 60% more likely to […]
“And the winner is…” echoes from the stage seconds prior to the awardee and chosen representation for the category being announced. For fans of music, TV, and film, this is a moment for their favorite performance to receive deserved recognition. But, for most, this isn’t and may never be a moment of celebration. According to […]
We often associate the Caribbean with pristine white sand, clear blue waters and golden sun rays that perfectly bronze our skin in mere minutes. But something that many tend to overlook is the region’s contributions to the spirits industry—specifically rum. For Harbour Island, Bahamas resident Ithalia Johnson (born in Nassau, Bahamas), and her co-creators (Toby […]