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Lee Daniels is one busy man! And it doesn’t seem like he’ll be slowing down anytime soon. ESSENCE caught up with Daniels and Jussie Smollett to get the latest on the shows Empire & Star. While Smollet talked about life in Los Angeles, Twitter and almost living with Insecure actress Yvonne Orji Daniels gave us a sneak peek of his […]

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via BlackAmericaWeb: Stephanie Mills is celebrating 40 years in the music industry and couldn’t be more excited! “40 years! I’m 60. 40 years,” she expressed. Both Sherri and Kym were inspired by Mills to become actresses and performers. As little girls, they remember seeing her perform on Broadway for The Wiz! “My dad took me to see […]

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via BCNN1/TheChristianPost: Tyler Perry blessed a restaurant server with a $500 tip during a lunch outing with Janet Jackson that ran them $27. According to San Antonio Current, the 48-year-old film mogul dined with singer Jackson at Pearl’s Green Vegetarian Cuisine in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month. It was there that their server, Nicole Tijerina, […]

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via BlackDoctor: During its six-season run from the late 1980s to early 90s, the Cosby Show spinoff, A Different World, became a fresh balance of comedy and drama that spoke true to the experiences of young black adults of that time. Now three decades after its first show, the life lessons, groundbreaking issues and moments of […]

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via BlackDoctor: When Vivian Green’s sultry vocals hit the scene in 2002, her debut single, “Emotional Roller Coaster,” became an instant classic. Since then, the Philly-born singer, songwriter, and actress has successfully rode the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. Her sixth studio album, VGVI (pronounced vee-gee-six), will be released on October 6. Beyond the […]

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via EEWMagazine: Since the brother of GRAMMY® Award-winning American Idol alum, Fantasia Barrino, was critically injured in a motorcycle accident, she has been seeking God, requesting prayer and staying in worship. On the day of Xavier Barrino’s tenth surgery, the platinum-selling singer began her day with Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s “Forever At Your Feet” from the […]

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YES!! The Praise 94.5 Family is shining the spotlight on tennis great Serena Williams on her BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!! About Tennis star who has won every major tournament and became the oldest number-one champion ever in 2013. She’s captured 23 singles titles to go along with 14 doubles titles alongside her older sister Venus Williams. Before Fame […]

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  via PraiseCleveland: Today the Praise 94.5 spotlight is on actor/rapper Will Smith on his 49th Birthday TODAY: Actor and rapper who had his breakthrough acting role on the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In 2007, he was named the most powerful actor in Hollywood by Newsweek. His long list of film credits […]

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via getuperica: We all know Judge Mathis for his show, but fans got to see a different side of him as he walked his daughter down the isle. Mathis shared a moment on Instagram of his daughter Camara and him going down the isle while Kelly Price sang. Camara told Essence, “I’ve never been the type of girl who dreamed of her […]

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  via eurweb: OWN will present two new episodes of “Oprah’s Master Class” back to back on Saturday (Sept. 23). The series, currently in its 6th season, offers first–person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire. First up at 9 p.m. is Usher Raymond, followed by R&B legend Gladys […]

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via hellobeautiful: Next to saying the vows, watching a couple have their first dance is the most moving part of a wedding. That’s the moment when nobody in the world matters except your new spouse. As a guest, you get to see how deep the love between the couple is simply by the way they […]

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via BlackAmericaWeb: Ayesha Curry takes her place alongside Queen Latifah, Katy Perry, Sofia Vergara and Issa Rae as the latest face of beauty brand Covergirl. The news comes after the Food Network star and wife of NBA baller Stephen Curry announced her partnership with the brand just last week. This is the first ever beauty campaign for the chef and bestselling author. “My […]