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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 […]
Jack Harlow attains a new milestone on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as “Lovin on Me” adds a 10th week at No. 1 on the list. With the latest week in charge, on the chart dated Jan. 27, Harlow becomes only the third artist to have three No. 1 hits that have each ruled for […]
In the year since SZA’s SOS set sail on Dec. 9, 2022, the album has swelled into a blockbuster success that has dominated the R&B game. With a string of hit singles that preceded the release, exploded alongside it, or kept the momentum alive months after the drop date, SOS pushed SZA’s career into the […]