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7 Fun Facts About The Filming Of 'Coming To America'
Entertainment

7 Fun Facts About The Filming Of 'Coming To America'

As Prince Akeem and Semmi prepare another voyage to Queens in 'Coming 2 America', get into these little known facts about the original film.
By Jasmine Grant · Dec 22, 2020
Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, Prince And Marvin Gaye Top Rolling Stone ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ List
Entertainment

Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, Prince And Marvin Gaye Top Rolling Stone ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ List

Gaye’s 'What’s Going?' bumps The Beatles from the top spot, while Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar & Kanye West joined Aretha Franklin in the top 20.
By Taiia Smart Young · Sep 23, 2020
'Prince and the Revolution: Live' Concert Streaming To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief
Entertainment

'Prince and the Revolution: Live' Concert Streaming To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief

The party is streaming all weekend long.
By Niani Patterson · May 15, 2020
The Dope Black Podcasts I Discovered This Week #DownTime
Yes, Girl Podcast

The Dope Black Podcasts I Discovered This Week #DownTime

As a Webby nominee, I admittedly scoped out the competition and instead found some new faves for my listening ears.
By Cori Murray · May 6, 2020
13 Songs You Didn't Know Black Artists Wrote Or Produced
Entertainment

13 Songs You Didn't Know Black Artists Wrote Or Produced

After Babyface low-key reminded us of his "White song," we went down memory lane with these pop and rock hits written or produced by Black creatives. See what massive tracks we remembered. 
By Cori Murray · Apr 22, 2020
Niles Fitch To Play First Black Live-Action Disney Prince
Entertainment

Niles Fitch To Play First Black Live-Action Disney Prince

The rising star is set to play a young prince in Disney+'s "Secret Society of Second-Born Royals."
By Keyaira Boone · Apr 22, 2020
Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher
Entertainment · Grammys

Prince To Receive All-Star Grammys Tribute Featuring Alicia Keys, John Legend & Usher

Many stars will take the stage for "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince." 
By Paula Rogo · Apr 21, 2020
'Purple Rain' And 'She's Gotta Have It' Added To National Film Registry
Entertainment

'Purple Rain' And 'She's Gotta Have It' Added To National Film Registry

The films are among a list of 25 notable projects that are considered "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant.
By Sydney Scott · Dec 11, 2019
9 Books To Read If You’re Excited About Robyn Crawford’s Memoir About Whitney Houston
Entertainment

9 Books To Read If You’re Excited About Robyn Crawford’s Memoir About Whitney Houston

Find out what the celebrities you love are really like by picking up one of these page-turners. 
By Keyaira Boone · Nov 12, 2019
Tamron Hall Reveals How Her Selfie Became The Cover For Prince's "If Eye Could Get Ur Attention"
Entertainment

Tamron Hall Reveals How Her Selfie Became The Cover For Prince's "If Eye Could Get Ur Attention"

During a segment on her talk show, Hall spoke about the emails that led to her appearing on the cover.
By Sydney Scott · Oct 30, 2019
Prince's Estate Wants Nothing To Do With Donald Trump
Celebrity · Entertainment

Prince's Estate Wants Nothing To Do With Donald Trump

The late singer's estate released a statement Thursday night, criticizing Trump's use of "Purple Rain" during a rally in Minneapolis.
By Sydney Scott · Oct 11, 2019
Alfred Jackson, Prince’s Half-Brother, Dead at 66
Celebrity

Alfred Jackson, Prince’s Half-Brother, Dead at 66

Jackson was the son of Mattie Baker, Prince’s mother, prior to her marriage to Prince’s father.
By Paula Rogo · Aug 31, 2019
Prince Estate Will Reissue Previously Unavailable Albums In September
Entertainment

Prince Estate Will Reissue Previously Unavailable Albums In September

The late singer's rare cassette-only "Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)," will be released alongside "Chaos and Disorder" and "Emancipation."
By Sydney Scott · Aug 2, 2019
'Purple Rain' Director Recalls Meeting Prince And Working On The Classic Film
Entertainment

'Purple Rain' Director Recalls Meeting Prince And Working On The Classic Film

Writer-director Albert Magnoli recently opened up about meeting the late singer for the first time and working with Prince on the 1984 drama.
By Sydney Scott · Jul 26, 2019
'Purple Rain' Is Still Brilliant 35 Years Later
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'Purple Rain' Is Still Brilliant 35 Years Later

'Purple Rain:' Still Brilliant 30 Years Later
By Bomani Jones · Jun 25, 2019
Prince’s Network Of Activism Lives On And Is Creating Access To Tech Jobs
Culture · News

Prince’s Network Of Activism Lives On And Is Creating Access To Tech Jobs

#YesWeCode and its partnership with Infor are creating a path for people of color to rise in the tech industry.
By Kynala Phillips · Jun 21, 2019
13 Times Prince Showed Us That Beauty Isn't Just For The Ladies
Beauty · Hair · Makeup · Skin

13 Times Prince Showed Us That Beauty Isn't Just For The Ladies

He got the look, and we adored it.
By Shalwah Evans · Jun 7, 2019
Posthumous Prince Album Released On Tidal With Star-Studded Celebration
Entertainment

Posthumous Prince Album Released On Tidal With Star-Studded Celebration

The album consists of 15 unleased Prince demos that were selected by Jay-Z.
By Essence · Jun 7, 2019
These Black Fashion Icons Mastered Tonight's 'Camp' Theme Long Before The Met Gala
Fashion · Met Gala

These Black Fashion Icons Mastered Tonight's 'Camp' Theme Long Before The Met Gala

The art of excess.
By Jessica Wilkins · May 6, 2019

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