It's never easy to be consistent, or to have a unique voice, in the ever-changing music industry. The fact is that the consumer is fickle. What they like today is not necessarily what they'll like as soon as next week. That's what makes the career of soul singer/songwriter Angela Johnson ...

First things first. Dave Nuñez is tall. He's a stand up comedian who literally stands at 6'7", and you notice it right away. He's all arms and legs, with an easy smile. When you look up to shake his hand, you'll probably notice that right away. And also, his eyes, ...

It was thirteen years ago today (August 25, 1998) that Lauryn Hill's debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was released to both critical and fan acclaim. The album, all about Lauryn's life, love, motherhood and heartbreak, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart and sold close to ...

What always fascinated me about Dave Chappelle's departure from television (really, from everywhere) was the way it happened. Suddenly. No one saw it coming. He literally dropped the mic and walked off the stage. Exited stage left and kept going. I mean, his was like the story told about David ...

If you've been following this site at all over the past few months, then you know the love affair in my head that I have going on with the ladies of KING. Their sound is so smooth, so rich, so soulful. You can tell that they're students of music by ...

One of the highlights of Oscar Week in Los Angeles is the four year old ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon held at the swanky Beverly Hills Hotel. This past March, the magazine honored actresses Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis and Loretta Devine for their contributions to the craft. ...