Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81
Ryan Seacrest will have some star-studded company for "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve" to usher in 2026
Dharmendra, a beloved star of Indian cinema, has died at 89
Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Britain’s prime minister suggested he should testify
Donald Glover has revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour
Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good" has taken the box office by storm, earning an estimated $150 million in North America and $226 million globally in its opening weekend
In the mid-20th century, comic books groups grew in popularity
Ornella Vanoni, a beloved Italian singer with a career spanning seven decades, has died at 91
Rosalía has won over millions of music lovers for her fusions of flamenco and urban Latin beats
“High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” a new docuseries executive produced by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions that is now streaming on Peacock, highlights who it says are the first American cowboys – Black men
Fátima Bosch Fernández’s Miss Universe victory is resounding across Mexico
Pope Leo XIV has revealed a closely held secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day
“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign
As Chadwick Boseman is posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, let’s take some time to show some love to our other favorite Black superheroes. How do you rank them?
Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute
The actor will portray the legendary producer who was dubbed "The Fifth Beatle" for his work with the Fab Four.
David Banner was one of the 2025 HBCU Honors honorees...
College football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game
A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci
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