The American Black Film Festival wrapped its 2026 edition in Miami Beach on Saturday night. The Best of ABFF Awards ceremony crowned winners across film, television, and short-form storytelling. Walmart sponsored the event. KevOnStage, a New York Times bestselling author and comedian, served as host. Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton then delivered a live performance that…
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Artscape 2026 Ignites Baltimore With Culture and Community
Artscape returned to downtown Baltimore during Memorial Day weekend and attracted thousands of visitors for a large-scale celebration of music, visual art, film, food and community culture. The two-day event took place May 23 and 24 and once again highlighted why Artscape remains the nation’s largest free outdoor arts festival. Organized by Create Baltimore and…
French Montana drops ‘Wave Gods 2’ with major guest stars
French Montana Max B Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers is out now. The project dropped on May 22, 2026. It releases through Coke Boys Records in partnership with Defiant Records and EMG. Moreover, the duo dropped the official video for Go Ladies the same day. Furthermore, the video debuted on BET Jams and appeared on…
Why 30+ Bookstores Rally Around Walter Mosley Launches May 28?
The Walter Mosley Ghalen book event is set to become one of the most ambitious literary gatherings of 2026. On Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. PT, Walter Mosley will appear live at The Guild Theater in Sacramento, California. Moreover, the conversation will stream simultaneously into more than 30 Black-owned bookstores nationwide and to virtual…
St. Jude Gives Teens a Magical Prom Experience in 2026
The St. Jude Teen Formal 2026 gave young patients something serious illness often takes away. It gave them a milestone moment to call their own. While prom season unfolded across the country this spring, teens at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis celebrated in their own way. The annual event carried the theme “On…
Luxury Lions Cannes 2026 Announces Jury President and Panel
The Luxury Lions jury president for Cannes Lions 2026 is Pum Lefebure. She co-founded Design Army and serves as its Chief Creative Officer. The announcement confirms her role leading the jury at the 73rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which runs June 22 to 26 in Cannes, France. Lefebure has built a global reputation…
Brand Marketer Academy launches powerful North America series
LIONS and Brand Innovators have announced the Brand Marketer Academy North America Series. The new multi-city learning program aims to accelerate the careers of high-potential client-side marketers. Together, the two organizations are bringing the established Cannes Lions academy format into four major U.S. markets. Each edition delivers an intensive two-day experience. It combines strategic content,…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on another MVP win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the verge of winning his second consecutive NBA MVP award. The NBA announces this season’s winner on Sunday night via Amazon Prime Video, shortly after 7:30 p.m. EDT. Gilgeous-Alexander has been the overwhelming betting favorite for weeks. The timing also carries a familiar feel. Last season, the league announced him as MVP…
Cannes Lions 2026 reveals jury lineup filled with historic firsts
The Cannes Lions 2026 shortlisting jury is officially set. Cannes Lions announced the full lineup on May 7. The 73rd Festival of Creativity runs June 22 to 26 in Cannes, France. This year’s jury brings together experts from across the full spectrum of creative disciplines. It also breaks new ground in global representation. For the…
BLK Dating App Launches Mama’s Boy Campaign
BLK dating app launched its Mama’s Boy campaign on May 7, 2026. The timing could not be more deliberate. Just days before Mother’s Day, the app announced a multi-platform initiative to reframe one of the most misunderstood labels in modern dating. The campaign argues that a man with a deep, honest relationship with his mother…