A New Documentary Will Feature Jazz Icon Billie Holiday
Concord, New Black Films’ Victoria Gregory and Barry Clark-Ewers and REP Documentary’s Laure Vaysse are set to produce the documentary on Billie Holiday.
Sanaa Lathan Confirmed as Presenter for the 12th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards annually highlights the significant contributions of African American women throughout the entertainment industry. This coming awards gala is primed to be on the best... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon Of The Day: Huey Newton
Huey Percy Newton (February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) was a revolutionary African-American political activist, scholar, and grassroots organizer. He, along with Bobby Seale, co-founded the Black Panther Party... Read Article
ABC Picks Up Two Pilots Produced by 50 Cent
After having a dominating run in the rap game, 50 Cent is positioning himself to bring that same energy to the small screen. The executive credentials of 50 Cent just keep growing. His premium cable show Power ... Read Article
Quincy Jones Honored by will.i.am at the 8th Annual TRANS4M Gala
At the 8th annual TRANS4M gala, music icon Quincy Jones was honored by will.i.am for his over a 60-year career in music and his philanthropic efforts. Along with will.i.am, the event was co-hosted by Lynne and ... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon of The Day: Jimi Hendrix
When the greatest guitarists of all-time are ranked, often, the name at the top of the list is James Marshall Hendrix, more famously known as Jimi Hendrix. he is widely regarded as one of the most influential e... Read Article
‘Strong Black Legends’ Podcast to Premiere on Netflix
Netflix is known as the go-to service for streaming films and their own original content. Now Netflix will attempt to make its make on the podcast world. The streaming giant will premiere Strong Black Legends, ... Read Article
The Chris Paul Foundation Partners With ‘Shoes That Fit’ to Give Away 700 New Shoes
Besides being one of the top point guards of all-time, Houston Rockets star Chris Paul has developed a reputation as an athlete who is community minded. His charitable endeavors are well documented. His CP3 Pro... Read Article
Russell Hornsby, Rachelle Lefevre, and Kelsey Grammer to Star in New Fox Drama ‘Proven Innocent’
Russell Hornsby (Creed II, The Hate U Give, Seven Seconds) along with Rachelle, Lefevre, and Kelsey Grammer in Fox's new legal drama Proven Innocent.
The show features a stellar lineup of Hollywood elite suc... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon Of The Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
When it comes to the greatest basketball players of all-time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes at the top of nearly every astute fan’s lists and experts of the game. He alone can boast of being, at one time, the great... Read Article
Marvin Gaye’s 1972 Album ‘You’re The Man’ to be Released
On April 2, iconic singer/songwriter Marvin Pentz Gaye would have turned 80 years old. For his legion of fans, there is good news concerning his catalog of music. In celebration of his birthday, Motown is prepa... Read Article
MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson Passes Away at Age 83
Hall of Famer and the first Black manager in the Major League Baseball Frank Robinson has passed away at the age of 83.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said, “We are deeply saddened by this loss of our friend, ... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon Of The Day: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, author, dancer and civil rights activist. She is recognized as one of the greatest writers ever. Her first book published in 1969, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, tel... Read Article
‘The Two Killings of Sam Cooke’ Premieres on Netflix
Sam Cooke, with his gospel-influenced vocals, was one of the first soul superstars and arguably the greatest voice that soul music has ever produced. He blazed the trail for others to follow as he achieved mass... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon Of The Day: Muhammad Ali
When you think of the words “The Greatest,” only one name comes to mind, Muhammad Ali. Ali was not only regarded as the greatest boxer of all-time but also one of the most significant figures of the 20th centur... Read Article
Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson to Perform at The GRAMMYs 60th Anniversary of Motown
Berry Gordy begin his career as a songwriter penning “Lonely Teardrops,” and “To Be Loved,” for R&B star Jacki Wilson. Fed up with his lack of compensation for his work, Gordy set out on his own the create ... Read Article
New ‘Boondocks’ Comic Strip to Celebrate Black History
Thanks to the constant lobbying by Charlamagne Tha God, The Boondocks comic strip will be making its return soon. Charlamagne posted various several pics to his personal Instagram that featured samples of the n... Read Article
The Source Black History Icon Of The Day: Richard Pryor
Although it’s been almost fourteen years since his passing, Richard Pryor is still hailed as the greatest comedian of all-time. His uncompromising perspective on race, religion, relationships, sex, and everythi... Read Article
Tobias Harris Traded to Sixers in Multiplayer Deal With Clippers
Sixers General Manager Elton Brand is making a strong case for being the executive of the year in the National Basketball Association. In his first year, Brand traded for Butler, a four-time All-Star, earlier t... Read Article
New Investigation Questions the Cause of James Brown’s Death
It’s been over 12 years since the “Godfather of Soul,” “Mr. Dynamite,” James Brown passed away. On Christmas morning, 2006, it was reported that the “hardest working man in show business,” died of natural cause... Read Article