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The famed Broadway musical 'Hamilton' is pulling out of its planned 2026 run at The Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts, citing President Donald Trump's abrupt takeover of the arts institution in February.

Ncuti Gatwa, the new “Doctor Who,” spoke out about “white mediocrity” and his career journey in a new interview.

The newest episode of the acclaimed I Got Questions series features the Juice Crew’s Big Daddy Kane and Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah reflecting on Hip-Hop culture and their careers.

As results came in from the midterm elections, Maryland bore witness to history as Wes Moore became its first-ever Black governor-elect.

The city of Jackson, Mississippi is currently in the throes of another water crisis as the state has placed it under a state of emergency, with residents sharply criticizing the governor.

Charlamagne Tha God is expanding the lane for Black voices in podcasting by producing a new festival that will make its debut later this summer.

The latest edition of the Poetic Justice Cypher series is in honor of Juneteenth.

A new concert series by Meta arrives just in time for Black Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, giving fans the chance to be immersed in music from artists like Lucky Daye through virtual reality.

Amazon Studios has locked down the rights to a highly intriguing thriller focused on the FBI’s spying on Black Muslims after 9/11, and Michael B. Jordan and Yahya Abdul Mateen II have signed on to the film.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season by the National Football League for gambling on league games during the 2021 season. The suspension, announced Monday, claims Ridley made those bets while away from the team for personal reasons related to his mental well-being.

Veteran actor Colman Domingo is slated to be honored at the 8th Annual Truth Awards, which are held to honor those in the Black LGBTQ+ community who have demonstrated significant achievements in the arts and business. Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer Kelly Price has been tapped to provide a special performance at the ceremony.

Actor & singer Tyrese Gibson shared the news that his mother, Priscilla Murray, had been hospitalized and in a coma with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He called on the “prayer warriors” among his fans to share their prayers and support for her and the family.