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Featuring works from Chelsea Odufu, Laurena Finéus, Jarrett Key, and more, the show challenges how we encounter personal histories and collective memory. By Keyaira Boone · Updated June 18, 2025 The Shed welcomes a new cohort of artists with bold ideas about “Open Call: Portals” this summer. Its fourth open-call exhibition opens this month. Established in 2019, the […]

From the platinum-selling debut to her historic role as Cinderella, Brandy shares the powerful story of her career and personal life. By Okla Jones · Updated January 8, 2025 Brandy, the Grammy-winning artist and actress cherished by generations, is preparing to release her first memoir, offering fans an intimate look at her extraordinary journey. Published by Hanover Square

By Sheldon Pearce In 2018, the late avant-garde pop star and producer SOPHIE conducted her first-ever filmed interview. Her conversation partner, courtesy of Dazed magazine’s “Age of AI” campaign, was Sophia, a speaking, articulating robot created by the Hong Kong company Hanson Robotics. The series was devoted to pursuing answers about AI’s impending influence on artistic fields, and SOPHIE

The actress hard launched her relationship with the handsome Lion King actor back in March during awards season.  By Elizabeth Ayoola · Updated June 9, 2025 People who were unsure whether Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre were officially dating may have a definitive answer now. The singer threw her lover what appeared to be an intimate a surprise party for his 31st

These wellness items are essential to ensure you have a great experience in New Orleans while at Fest. By Dominique Fluker · Updated June 11, 2025 The 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited! But before we can enjoy ourselves in New Orleans and soak up all the culture, we have to ensure that we’re prepared

From new loves to parents-to-be, newlyweds and seasoned pairs, these famous couples ate up the red carpet for the Blackest night in entertainment. By Victoria Uwumarogie · Updated June 10, 2025 The BET Awards returned with a bang for 2025, as a whole host of celebrities showed up to celebrate Black excellence—and 25 years of 106 & Park, the network’s cultural