Miles College alumna Alexia Jayy (real name Bri Jackson), a mother of three from Irvington, Alabama, has made history as the first Black woman to win NBC’s “The Voice.” Jayy secured the Season 29 title on April 14, marking a historic moment in the show’s
By The Associated Press DUARTE, Calif. — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call
The 3rd Annual HBCU Honors Presented by BET continued its ascent as one of the network’s most culturally resonant specials, delivering strong year-over-year growth among young-adult viewers while generating significant digital, social, and earned-media visibility. Airing Thanksgiving weekend and hosted by Emmy-nominated
By Blake Newby For over 10 years, Mielle has proven to be more than just a beauty brand. In fact, it’s served as a community staple that’s championed textured hair and moved the culture forward. Now, in partnership with EBONY, this historic
By Rachel DeSantis Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and songwriter whose music was covered by the likes of Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died of complications of kidney failure at a nursing home in Sandy Spring, Md. on Tuesday,
By Raquel Coronell Uribe More artists have canceled their upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Donald Trump’s name. The canceled performances to date include shows previously promoted for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Jan.
By Matt Craig For almost any other musical artist, The Renaissance World Tour would be a career peak. The three-hour, career-spanning journey through Beyoncé’s discography was one of the concert sensations of 2023, grossing nearly $600 million and cementing her place, alongside Taylor
Digital entertainment at HBCUs is shifting. What used to revolve around music and Netflix binges now includes games, right in the palm of every student’s hand. The scene has changed quickly; online slots have shown up alongside other forms of digital fun, intersecting with
By Adriana Fraser Howard University has produced some of the entertainment industry’s leading stars, including actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers, showrunners, media personalities, and more. The university’s list of alums who have gone on to attain success in entertainment is long, and some
The United Negro College Fund’s Atlanta chapter celebrated the 42nd year of its famed Mayor’s Masked Ball, raising millions to promote HBCU scholarships. The high-profile event took place Dec. 20, with local and civic leaders showing off their best black-tie outfits for
TALLAHASSEE, FL — This holiday season, HBCU alumnus Gregory Anderson honors his late father’s legacy with the Lifetime holiday movie “Deck the Hallways.” The film tells a heartwarming story of family, tradition, and hope and is available to stream on-demand via the
