Michelle Obama to take the Superdome stage at 25th Annual Essence Festival of Culture
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaEssence has tapped Former First Lady Michelle Obama to headline its 25th anniversary EssenceFestival of Culture in New Orleans. Obama will take the Lousiana Superdome stage for a sit-down interview on Saturday, July 6. It’ll be her first appearance at
Jigsaw's back! Chris Rock to reboot 'Saw' horror franchise
Walt Disney Television/Yolanda Perez Chris Rock is taking a page from Jordan Peele‘s horror handbook with his next project. According to Variety, Rock has partnered with Lionsgate to reboot the Saw franchise. “I’ve been a fan of Saw since the first film in 2004,”
Rihanna blasts Alabama governor for signing abortion bill: “SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!”
ABC/Lou RoccoRihanna is taking a stand against Alabama’s highly-controversial abortion bill. On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into state law the nation’s most restrictive abortion bill. The new policy now makes it a crime for doctors to perform abortion procedures
Mariah Carey and Dua Lipa to perform at annual AmfAR gala
ABC/Heidi GutmanMariah Carey and Dua Lipa will performing at the annual AmfAR gala at the Cannes Film Festival next week, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The fundraising event, set to take place at the Hotel du Cap
Tyrese Gibson calls out his fellow entertainers for not speaking out about social issues
ABC/Jeff Neira Tyrese Gibson has an important message for his celebrity peers: Don’t be complacent. In a now-deleted Instagram post captured by The Shade Room, titled “Message to My Fellow Entertainers,” Gibson shared his thoughts on entertainers who only use
Bronx artist Angelica Vila says her charting single “More in the Morning” is “a motivation” for more great music
Dennis LeupoldBronx native Angelica Vila is bringing her New York swag to the airwaves with her official debut single “More in the Morning.” Villa says seeing the track — which is currently at number 30 on the
Lizzo graces the cover of 'Essence'; talks being inspired by Missy Elliott
JD Barnes/EssenceLizzo is living proof that moving to the beat of your own drum certainly pays off. In only a few months, the singer has performed at Coachella, cracked the Billboard top ten with her recent effort, Cuz