NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH; AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SAVE TODAY “DON’T FAINT” REMIX FEATURING JOHN P. KEE, AVAILABLE NOW (ATLANTA, GA) – October 6, 2025 – WayNorth Music’s GRAMMY® Award-winning, Stellar and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist, Jekalyn Carr, announces the release date of her forthcoming album, JEKALYN X LEGENDS. The project marks a powerful celebration of…
Archives for October 2025
ALLBLK ROLLS OUT TRAILER FOR NEW COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA SERIES, G.R.I.T.S., PREMIERING OCTOBER 30
Roller Skating Could Mean a New Life for These Girls Raised in the South (G.R.I.T.S.) New York, NY – October 2, 2025 – Today, ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black television from AMC Networks, released the trailer for their bold new original series, G.R.I.T.S. The 8-episode series follows three friends navigating life, ambition, and…
THREE TITANS, ONE TRACK: ICE CUBE, LL COOL J & CHUCK D “BEFORE HIP HOP (PREMIX)”
Los Angeles, CA – October 6, 2025 – Hip Hop icon and cultural truth-teller Ice Cube releases “Before Hip Hop (Premix),” an explosive collaboration featuring two of rap’s most powerful voices — LL COOL J and Chuck D of Public Enemy. The premix reimagines the lead track from Cube’s acclaimed 12th studio album, Man Up (Lench Mob Records/Hitmaker Distro), released on September 12, transforming it into a generational moment…
Hollywood Confidential Honors Mara Brock Akil’s Legacy
Hollywood Confidential Honors Mara Brock Akil’s Legacy Across Two Nights of Celebration and Surprise Tributes Los Angeles, CA — October 1, 2025 — Over two unforgettable evenings, Hollywood Confidential, in partnership with Wells Fargo, celebrated not just Girlfriends, but the full arc of Mara Brock Akil’s visionary career, honoring her creative vision, her cultural contributions, and…
Detroit HBCU Pathways Report: Roadmap for Student Success and Talent Return
Landmark Detroit HBCU Pathways Report Unveils Road Map to Boost Student Success and Attract Talent Back Home DETROIT, MI – A new, comprehensive report released today by Woods & Watts Effect (W&WE), and funded by The Kresge Foundation, delivers a crucial road map for strengthening the pipeline of Detroit students attending Historically Black Colleges and…
The versatile actor LaKeith Stanfield on Play Dirty, sparring with Mark Wahlberg, and the sheer power of manifestation.
LaKeith Stanfield has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, known for his ability to embody complex characters, from the unsettling victims in Get Out to the streetwise philosopher Darius in Atlanta. Having received an Academy Award nomination for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah, Stanfield continues to challenge himself by…
Yonas Kibread’s Incredible Journey: The Voice of Pixar’s Newest Hero
The 14-year-old breakout star and musician behind Disney and Pixar’s newest hero discusses self-acceptance and representation. Yonas Kibread, the 14-year-old breakout star and musician, is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most exciting young talents. Already known for voice roles in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sweet Tooth, Kibread is now the voice of Elio Solis in the…
Crystal Reneé Hayslett Brings “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” To the Black Effect Podcast Network
The Multitalented Actress & Host Is Expanding Her In-Depth Talk Series with Weekly Episodes on The Premier Black-Owned Podcast Platform Listen Here Now NEW YORK – September 30, 2025 – Actress, producer, and host Crystal Reneé Hayslett sets a new home for her celebrated talk series, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” with the renowned Radio Hall of…