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WILMINGTON, Del. — HBCU Week Foundation today announced the distinguished honorees for its 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala, taking place on Friday, July 12, at the historic Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. The highly anticipated evening will be co-hosted by HBCU Week Foundation Founder Ashley Christopher Anthony and Emmy Award-winning actor and Golden Globe nominee Anthony Anderson, bringing together leaders across entertainment, business, sports, philanthropy, and education to celebrate excellence and the enduring impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year’s honorees represent some of the most influential voices shaping culture today. Receiving the Trailblazer Award is Adam…

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to present this year’s Governors Awards to five remarkable individuals whose groundbreaking work…

Dante’ Pride and Miles Minnick are turning up the volume on faith with the release of their electrifying new single, “Act Up.” The energetic anthem delivers a powerful message to believers everywhere: following Christ doesn’t mean leaving behind your passion, personality, or excitement—it means redirecting it toward a greater purpose. “Act Up” is now available on all major digital streaming platforms. Pride’s TAMLA EP debut, Come As You Are, is available now for pre-order. “With ‘Act Up,’ I wanted to challenge the idea that following Christ means you have to lose who you are. God didn’t call us to be less passionate, less creative, or less bold. He…

LAGOS, Nigeria (June 13, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League made its historic debut in Nigeria on Saturday, bringing PFL Africa to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos for a full night of tournament action and showcase bouts in front of a passionate West African crowd.In the featherweight showcase main event, Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina squared off with Spain’s Ignacio Nacho Campos in a bout that headlined PFL Africa’s first event on Nigerian soil. Adeshina opened with a quick takedown, but Nacho worked back to his feet, landed a knee in the clinch and finished with a rear-naked choke submission in round 1.The lightweight tournament co-main…

Legendary R&B powerhouse Dave Hollister makes a triumphant return, ending a decade-long solo hiatus with the release of his spellbinding new single, “Voodoo Magic,” produced by Snoop Dogg. Available now via the revitalized Death Row Records in partnership with gamma., the track marks a defining new chapter for one of the genre’s most enduring voices. “Voodoo Magic” is a masterclass in timeless R&B, driven by rich, triumphant horns, smooth, groove-laden production, and Hollister’s unmistakable vocal depth. With Snoop Dogg at the helm, the record bridges classic soul sensibilities with a modern West Coast polish. Lyrically, Hollister explores the magnetic pull of a love that lingers, weaving…

LAGOS, Nigeria (June 12, 2026) – The official weigh-ins for PFL Africa: Nigeria – First Round are in the books, and the event takes place tomorrow at Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, with bouts beginning at 6:00 PM WAT / 1:00 PM ET.The main event is official, as Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina (10−3) and Spain’s Ignacio Nacho Campos (7−2) both successfully made weight ahead of their Featherweight Showcase matchup, which headlines PFL Africa’s historic debut in Nigeria.The co-main event is also locked in, with Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme (8−1) and Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda (7−1) stepping on the scale ahead of their Lightweight Tournament First…

NEW YORK (June 4, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced that former Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (17-1) and 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion Impa “Tshilobo” Kasanganay (20-6) will compete for the Interim PFL Middleweight World Championship at PFL Austin on Saturday, July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The bout marks the first interim world title fight in PFL history after an injury forced reigning PFL Middleweight World Champion Costello van Steenis to withdraw from his title defense against Eblen. Eblen will now face Kasanganay in a rematch of their meeting at the historic PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event, where Eblen earned a split…

GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum selling artist Bryson Tiller announces that he will be returning to the stage for his upcoming headline tour Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour, with support from Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz on select dates. The announcement builds on recent momentum for Bryson, who is gearing up to release a brand-new album. Last month, he dropped his new single “IT’S OK” from the upcoming project. TICKETS: Tickets to Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour will be available first through the Artist Presale on Wednesday, June 3 at 12 pm in North America, the UK and Europe. Artist presale will be available for Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, June 3 at 11…

Miami Beach, Florida – May 27, 2026 – The 30th American Black Film Festival opening night heats up Miami Beach with the premiere of Peacock and Blumhouse’s thriller Strung. In attendance were film stars Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Coco Jones, Romy Woods, Shaun Sutton, and Donna Biscoe. Also in attendance were director Malcolm D. Lee, producer Dominique Telson, and executive producer Giselle Johnson-Morris. Written by Alan McElroy, Strung is produced by Peachtree & Vine, Blumhouse, in association with Blackmaled Productions, with Tyler Perry, Jason Blum, Tim Palen, Malcolm D. Lee, Dominique Telson, p.g.a. as producers; Philip Waley, Shaun S. Sutton, Alan McElroy, Giselle Johnson-Morris serve as executive producers. Additional attendees included Jeff Friday (Co-Founder/CEO, NICE CROWD), Nicole Friday (Co-Founder/President, NICE CROWD), Regina…

Snoop Dogg, Rachel Platten, and Richie Sambora Set to Perform at Race to Erase MS Gala (Los Angeles, CA – May 27, 2026) – Race to Erase MS founder Nancy Davis announced today that Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist, songwriter, and activist Rachel Platten will perform at the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS Gala on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Platten first captivated the world with her breakout anthem “Fight Song,” an enduring cultural touchstone that topped charts globally, inspired movements and has now surpassed over 3 billion streams worldwide. The evening’s program will also showcase a performance…