Telling stories about life in a real, raw way is how St. Louis filmmaker Bruce Carlton Cunningham Jr. approaches his work. Rather than watering down narratives, Cunningham sees the beauty in focusing on plots that resonate with him and his North St. Louis and North St. Louis county roots.
As The Saint Louis Art Museum readies itself to open The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Arts in the 21st Century, a lyric from the late Notorious B.I.G. came to mind for Audience Development Manager and exhibition co-curator Andrea Purnell.
Will Moneybagg Yo still perform Aug. 25 at Chaifetz Arena?
Jonathan Majors’ domestic violence trial has been delayed until September. Majors came to court on Thursday for what was scheduled to be the first day of the trial, but prosecution said they were unprepared and still gathering evidence.
Cardi B will not be penalized for launching a microphone into the audience during a concert in Las Vegas last weekend.
“I don’t have to leave home to go to Hollywood; I want to bring Hollywood to my home.”
With Grammy Award-nominated smooth jazz staple Gerald Albright as the headlining musical entertainment for the Eta Boule Foundation’s Salute to Fathers and Mentors on August 19th at The Sheldon, it goes without saying that guests can expect a good time.
Regular visitors to the Saint Louis Art Museum with a special interest Black art would have been pleasantly surprised to notice a familiar work had they paid a visit to WSJ.com, the website for the famed Wall Street Journal, on July 21, 2023, or at some point since then.
Stand-up comedian and actor Tommy Davidson, popular for his roles on the iconic 1990s sketch comedy TV show “In Living Color” will be in St. Louis at Helium Comedy Club for five shows this weekend, Aug. 4-6.
To the left, to the left, everything you own is in a box to the left. Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is taking a page out of Beyoncé’s lyrics proving her soon-to-be ex-husband Richard Lawson is not irreplaceable.
We might be getting somewhere in finding out what happened to Tupac Shakur the night he was murdered.
What better way to celebrate hip hop turning 50 this year than to recognize hip hop’s most impactful female rappers? Netflix is releasing a documentary series in August featuring some of hip hop's most influential female rappers.
A drug dealer was sentenced Tuesday (July 25) to two and a half years in prison in connection to the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams.
St. Louis Art Place Initiative (API), a non-profit organization which helps low-to-moderate income local artists build health and equity through home ownership, is accepting applications through August 18 for its next round of affordable housing in the Gravois Park neighborhood.
Jamie Foxx used an Instagram post on July 22, 2023, to set the record straight about his mysterious illness and recovery – sort of.
Some creatives say they were aware of their respective talent during their childhood years. Others say they were adults before they realized an artistic gift.
The cultural excellence and sense of community that St. Louis hosted last weekend as part of the Black Theatre Network’s 37th Annual Conference had to be experienced to be fully understood.
Jay-Z makes history becoming the first Black male recording artist of any genre to have 10 solo studio albums earn double-platinum certified.
Drake and St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red cozied up real nice during his Tuesday (July 18, 2023) leg of the “It’s All a Blur” tour.
Fans of Morgan Freeman are concerned after the beloved entertainer skipped out on a European press tour to promote his new television series, “Special Ops: Lioness,” according to a report on the Atlanta BlackStar website.
Trouble has still found its way to the estranged couple despite their separation. Marc Daly, husband of Kenya Moore isn’t a happy camper as he’s requested she be held in contempt of court for having their daughter, Brooklyn present during a Real Housewives of Atlanta fight.
Lil Uzi Vert makes history becoming the first rapper to have a hip hop album top the charts this year. Uzi is at the top of the Billboard 200 chart with “Pink Tape” which was released June 30. It's also the third time a Philly rapper debuts at No.1. Uzi topped the same charts with 2017’s Luv…
The newly-opened City Winery St. Louis attached to City Foundry STL opened its doors and welcomed the community inside back in March of this year. Since opening the venue known for live entertainment ranging from musical performances to comedy shows and podcasts have been leaving quite the i…
What was he thinking? Blueface rightfully is receiving backlash for questioning his 6-year-old son’s sexuality after the young boy was looking for food instead of sitting in the living room with strippers.
Da Boy has made his entrance into the world!
Darius Jackson, father to Keke Palmer’s son Leodis is catching public scrutiny for shaming her online over an outfit she wore to Usher’s Las Vegas residency.
90s R&B singer Mya will be performing at this year’s Frizz Fest in September at Tower Grove Park. The hit singer will perform all her greatest hits, including her first single ‘It’s All About Me’, ‘My Love Is Like Wo’, and ‘Ex Factor’--- all while participating in celebrating Black hair …
Jazz St. Louis’ 28th season, “Raise The Vibe,” will feature legends, St. Louis classics, holiday performances, and its acclaimed educational outreach programs.
Local singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer, Malcolm “Mookie” Tolliver, 33, uses the hashtag “#AlmostFamous” in his social media postings.
Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan is now a happily married man. On Friday, June 30, he married his longtime girlfriend Jasmine in Dallas, TX. The couple share two children together and exchanged vows in front of some of the biggest names in entertainment including fellow Clan bandmates RZA, Ghostf…
Naomi Campbell just became a mom for the second time around.
Keyshia Cole’s ex-boyfriend Niko Khale is recovering after suffering from a near-fatal stabbing.
Rihanna’s reign as CEO of her lingerie company, Savage X Fenty is coming to an end. After five years of serving as chief executive, Rihanna has decided to step down.
Issa Rae’s hit television series “Insecure” has a new home. The show is now available to stream on Netflix. The series is the first HBO original show to launch on Netflix under a new licensing deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Rebrands can be necessary. Often they entail revitalizing a former system and reimagining it into a new and improved configuration. Typically the revamp is more helpful than harmful, and usually turns out to be much better than before.
What happens when Dallas TX, and Brooklyn, NY join forces? You get a bomb collaborative musical showcase between Erykah Badu and yasiin bey.
Sources close to the St. Louis native told TMZ he acquired a $50 million deal for 50% ownership of his catalog, including eight studio albums and several #1 singles.
An Oscar for Angela Bassett is well overdue. The iconic actress will finally receive her flowers.
Cardi B is setting the record straight about her marital affairs after her husband Offset accused her of allegedly cheating.
Footage of City Girls’ JT yelling at her boyfriend Lil Uzi Vert at Sunday’s BET Awards is trending online. JT supposedly threw her phone at Lil Uzi Vert over a situation involving Ice Spice.
Do you have a way with words and writing skills? Do you have what it takes to become a successful visual artist? Could you be music’s next superstar?
The 2023 BET Awards ceremony was noticeably different in 2023 - there were no hosts.
Southern rapper Big Pokey from Houston, TX, known for performing chopped and screwed music has died. He was 45.
There seems to be trouble in paradise for Summer Walker and Lil Meech. An unknown woman posted a picture of her wearing Meech’s BMF chain. That didn’t go over well for Walker. Walker DMed the woman asking why she was wearing his chain. As a response, the woman leaked her messages with Meech.
J. Cole can now add NBA team ownership to his long resume of accomplishments.
Unlike the normally tried and true “you get what you give” adage, the fewer expectations imposed on Tim Story’s hugely anticipated Black horror flick The Blackening the more likely audiences will find the film an enjoyable experience.
Russell Simmons didn’t receive any love from his kids on Father’s Day. Instead, he’s embroiled at the center of family drama involving his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, and their daughters Ming Lee, 23, and Aoki Lee, 20.
Erykah Badu calls Dallas, TX her hometown as it's where she was born and raised, and it's also the city and state that launched her path to become a neo-soul music movement pioneer, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, style extraordinaire, businesswoman, and an international icon.
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