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Kerry Washington and Omar Sy Are the Ultimate Power Couple in Shadow ForceThe explosive new thriller hits theaters May 9, 2025

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Thunderbolts Redefines the Marvel Formula with Depth, Grit, and Heart

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Master P to Take His Final Bow at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans

April 30, 2025

No Plan B: How Markuann Smith’s Real-Life Grit Powers Godfather of Harlem

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Kerry Washington and Omar Sy Are the Ultimate Power Couple in Shadow ForceThe explosive new thriller hits theaters May 9, 2025

What happens when the world’s most elite operatives fall in love—and break every rule to protect their family? You...

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Michael Cox
May 1, 2025

Reviews & Must Watch

Thunderbolts Redefines the Marvel Formula with Depth, Grit, and Heart

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts isn’t just another ensemble superhero film—it’s a bold, emotionally charged evolution of the genre. For a...

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Michael Cox
April 30, 2025

Entertainment Insights

IT’S OFFICIAL: Master P to Take His Final Bow at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans

ESSENCE just dropped a major announcement—and it’s the moment fans have been waiting for. Hip-hop legend. Cultural trailblazer. No...

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Michael Cox
April 30, 2025

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No Plan B: How Markuann Smith’s Real-Life Grit Powers Godfather of Harlem

For Markuann Smith, Godfather of Harlem is more than a historical crime drama—it’s a vessel for lived experience, personal...

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Michael Cox
April 30, 2025