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Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

Eva Longoria Is Back On The Small Screen With Santiago Cabrera Of 'The Cleaning Lady' In Apple TV+'s 'Land Of Women' *Interview*

Eva Longoria returns to television this week in her role on Land of Women on Apple TV+.


Longoria plays Gala, a well-to-do New York housewife whose world is turned upside down when her husband vanishes after getting their family tangled in his financial wrongdoings.


Learning that some gun-wielding hitmen are looking for her due to her husband’s unpaid debts, Gala flees the city with her mother, Julia (Carmen Maura), and teenage daughter, Kate (Victoria Bazúa). The trio escapes to La Muga, a...

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

11 Museums And Monuments Across The Nation Keeping Black Music Alive, From Paisley Park To Motown *Travel*

Museums and monuments are vital in preserving and educating the masses about significant historical moments and cultural shifts, including music.


Throughout music history, Black artists and contributors have been responsible for creating, developing and evolving almost every musical genre. Genres such as jazz, blues, country, gospel, R&B, hip-hop and more were birthed by Black musicians. 


The music and influence of these artists helped shape history and provide the soundtrack to everything...

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

Glynn Turman On His Role As Huey P. Newton's Father Walter In Apple TV+'s 'The Big Cigar': 'He Was An Activist In His Own Right' *Interview*

Apple TV+’s newest drama series about the late, revolutionary Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton, The Big Cigar, chronicles the undercover caper to smuggle the activist to Cuba disguised as a Hollywood production. 


The series uses a mix of historical references to tell the story, and one of the best resources is Emmy-nominated actor Glynn Turman. Turman brought his 65 years of acting experience to the series, portraying Walter Newton, the activist’s father. 


“He was a grounding fig...

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

'Hotel Cocaine' Dives Into The Glamour And Grime Of Miami's 1970s Underworld *Interview*

MGM+’s newest crime drama, Hotel Cocaine, takes viewers inside the heartbeat of Miami‘s most tumultuous era. The Mutiny Hotel was the hub of Miami’s cocaine scene during the 1970s and ’80s.


Located in the luxurious Coconut Grove area of South Beach, the Mutiny was a safe space for the most prominent drug traffickers and the FBI agents on their tails. For the night, the groups would put down their guns and celebrate the spoils of their labor.


Hotel Cocaine follows the story of the Mutiny’s...

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

'The Big Cigar' Cast On Huey P. Newton, Historical References And Women Of The Movement *Interview*

Apple TV+’s newest series, The Big Cigar, delivers a new perspective to the story of iconic revolutionist and Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton. 


The six-episode historical drama series is based on the Playboy article by journalist Joshuah Bearman. Newton was celebrated and condemned for his work with the Black Panthers in the 1960s. While his activist persona sometimes seemed larger than life, it was the perfect fit for the far-out world of Hollywood, who became an unlikely ally in...

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th July 2024

Lil Jon Says 'There's No Wrong Way' To Meditate As He Drops New Guided Meditation Album *Interview*

Lil Jon‘s new music is here, but it’s not what anyone would expect. The Grammy winner dropped his new guided meditation album, Manifest Abundance: Affirmations For Personal Growth, to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. 


Manifest Abudance is his second meditation album. Following Usher’s Super Bowl performance in early February, Lil Jon released Total Meditation, which he worked on with producer and best-selling author Kabir Sehgal.


Manifest Abundance features nine guided meditation...

Waymaker Journal • 22nd July 2024

Exploring Paris During the 2024 Olympics - Print Article

Traveling with Detour By Martie BowserThere’s more than Olympic gold to be treasured in the host city of the 2024 GamesThe 2024 Summer Olympics will take over Paris from July 26-August 11 and draw a projected 325,000 visitors to the “City of Lights.” The hundreds of athletic events will be hosted in over 35 venues throughout the French capital and other metropolitan cities.While many will be there to spectate the abilities of the world’s best athletes, there is no denying that Paris holds the go...

Essence • 16th May 2024

Luxe Living: We Stayed At The Hotel Stars Frequent During The Cannes Film Festival, And It's Peak Opulence *Experience Trip*

There is luxury, and then there is French luxury.

A 30-minute drive from the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport will bring you to Cannes, France, where the Hôtel Barriere Le Majestic is the crème de la crème when it comes to accommodations.

The 5-star hotel is the crown jewel of the Boulevard de la Croisette, the famous posh area that stretches along the French Riviera. Since its opening in 1926, La Majestic has been the standard in Cannes. Through its many renovations and additions, the hotel now has 2

Blavity News & Entertainment • 15th May 2024

Keke Palmer On Her First Time At The Miami Grand Prix And Souvenirs She's Taking Her 1-Year-Old Son Leo - *Interview*

Formula 1 racing took over Miami this weekend with the third annual Miami Grand Prix. From May 3 to May 5, fans watched the best of the best in Formula 1 take on the 57 laps of the Miami International Autodrome. One of the newest fans who attended the Grand Prix was Emmy-winning actress and media mogul Keke Palmer.

“I hear this is going to be the biggest one yet,” Palmer said excitedly about her first Grand Prix in a recent interview with Blavity ahead of the event.

She added, “I always wanted

Blavity News & Entertainment • 15th May 2024

Damar Hamlin Becomes Abbott HeartMates Program's First Ambassador Following His 2023 Collapse: 'You Never Think It's Going To Happen To You' - *Interview*

On Jan. 2, 2023, the world held its breath when Buffalo Bill safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after experiencing a cardiac emergency during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin was the picture of resiliency through his recovery and returned to the league during the preseason in August 2023. Although Hamlin’s health scare wasn’t caused by underlying issues, he now understands the plight of those on their heart health journey. The 26-year-old athlete is using the life-changing e

Miami Herald • 8th May 2024

Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. Here are 10 last-minute gifts for the mom who loves to travel *Ecommerce*

The perfect Mother’s Day gift for jet-setting mother figures can be anything from a boarding pass to a travel-size bottle of luxury skincare. A personalized gift to inspire or make traveling easier for your mom, wife, aunt, sister, or anyone who gives maternal love is a perfect way to show you care.

Whether you can give your loved one a present in person, send it digitally, or through the mail, there is still time to grab the perfect gift.

To help out, DETOUR has done the hard work for you and

Blavity News & Entertainment • 4th May 2024

Kenan Thompson Reveals His First Car, Which He Was 'Obsessed' With: 'It Was Sleek' *Interview*

If there is anyone you should feel comfortable taking advice from, it’s Kenan Thompson. With a successful career spanning over 30 years, Thompson knows what he’s doing in the entertainment world. Now, his expertise is showing up in the automobile space.

Thompson has teamed up again with Autotrader, the nation’s leading online auto marketplace, to offer some of the same priceless advice to car buyers and sellers. “I’ve loved cars since I was a kid,” he told Blavity in a recent interview. Thompso

Blavity News & Entertainment • 4th May 2024

Emmy-Winning Documentarian Alex Stapleton Is Committed To Telling The Stories Of The Forgotten: 'Black Directors Are Not Monolithic' - *Interview*

Alex Stapleton knows that some stories do not have fairy tale endings. The Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker is known for her thought-provoking projects and authentic storytelling in sports, music, pop culture and social justice. Stapleton has dedicated her career of over 15 years to capturing stories that entertain viewers, shift their perspectives and inspire change. She has collaborated with some of the industry’s best documentarians and released projects with top networks, including H

Blavity News & Entertainment • 26th April 2024

Shaboozey Reflects on working with Beyoncé on 'Cowboy Carter' and Teases His Own Upcoming Album: ' Dream Come True' - *Interview*

Shaboozey knows he doesn’t look or sound like the typical country music artist — and that’s okay. His goal was never to be boxed into a genre but to simply make music.

“I’ve always been somebody who wants to show people that it’s other people that look like you in other genres and other spaces,” he told Blavity in a recent interview.

Born Collins Chibueze, the Fairfax, VA native, has had his boots to the ground in the entertainment industry since 2014. He grew up listening to various music art

Essence • 23rd April 2024

It's Bigger Than Books: Now Is The Perfect Time To Return To The Library - *Interviews*

I was a “library kid.” Nothing excited me more than visiting the branches around my city, rummaging through the ‘young adults’ section, and escaping to whatever journey a Goosebumps book could take me on.

As time progressed, the library became associated with forced work. College classes, study groups, and the dreaded team projects made the library a place to avoid.

Now, technology has given us audiobooks and digital downloads, making the appearance of someone holding a physical book seem avan

Blavity News & Entertainment • 1st April 2024

From Beale Street, With Love: Black Culture Is Thriving In Memphis Through Its Rich History, Musical Talent and More *Experience Trip*

Memphis is often hailed as the birthplace of blues and barbecue, but it offers much more. With over 64% of its population identifying as Black, culture is alive and thriving in “Bluff City.” The Lorraine Motel — one of the most significant monuments in Memphis — is engraved in history as the location where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Once known as the Marquette Hotel, it was one of the few Black-owned establishments safe for people of color to patronize during the

Blavity News & Entertainment • 30th March 2024

Tanner Adell, The Rising Country Star Taking Over TikTok, Talks Beyoncé, 'Buckle Bunny' And Bringing Mixtapes To The Genre - *Interview*

Country music now has mixtapes thanks to Tanner Adell, who is carving her lane in the genre by blurring the lines that once defined it. “I’ve always just been a country girl,” Adell told Blavity. Growing up between Los Angeles and Wyoming exposed the artist to various music types. “There was a long time where I felt I tried to pick one over the other, and ultimately, the only way I could be fully authentic to myself was by really doing both at the same time,” she said. “It has turned into kind o

Blavity News & Entertainment • 17th March 2024

'So You Think You Can Dance' Alum Comfort Fedoke Being An Auditions Judge For Season 18: 'It's Been A Ride' - *Interview*

So You Think You Can Dance is back for its 18th season– and it has a new format. JoJo Siwa returns to the judging panel alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Cat Deeley continues to host the dance competition series. This season, during the auditions round, So You Think You Can Dance All-Star Comfort Fedoke took her place on the judging panel as dancers from across the country showcase their talent in a wide array of dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom and mo

Blavity News & Entertainment • 17th March 2024

The 'First Lady Of Lowriding' Hopes To Inspire More Women To Join The Community - *Interview*

Lowrider cars are more than hydraulics, dazzling paint jobs, and custom upholstery. They are a totem of a lifestyle and a celebration of culture. These captivating styles of vehicles date back to post-World War II when car culture swept the nation. While many were obsessed with hot rods, Mexican Americans favored customizable cars that made recognizing each other accessible on and off the road. The intricate alterations were more than just ways to stand out; they celebrated empowerment and cultu

Blavity News & Entertainment • 17th March 2024

Bun B On The Houston Rodeo And Giving Back: 'The Single Most Houston Thing We Do Every Year' - *Interview*

Nothing defines Texas culture more than the rodeo.

And the 92nd annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo lit Houston up. Crown Royal a title sponsor, enlisted to kick off the rodeo festivities.

“For 21 days, everyone’s just a Houstonian,” Bun B told Blavity in an exclusive interview. “We typically don’t draw racial lines, color lines, political lines. Everyone comes to enjoy probably the single most Houston thing we do every year.”

On Feb. 29, the rodeo festivities kicked off with Bun B for “H

Blavity News & Entertainment • 17th March 2024

Jason Lee On Bid For City Councilman: 'I See Myself As A Reflection Of The People I Want To Serve' - *Interview*

The word “platform” may soon mean something different to Jason Lee. Widely known for his multimedia outlet Hollywood Unlocked, Lee is currently on the campaign trail for a city councilman position. In November 2023, Lee announced his candidacy for city council in his hometown of Stockton, California. “People have strong opinions about my job. They have strong opinions about my content,” Lee told Blavity in a recent interview. “They may have strong opinions about some of the pitfalls I have found

Blavity News & Entertainment • 17th March 2024

Drake's Support Of Tory Lanez Is Rooted In More Than Just Clout Chasing, It's Contempt For Black Women - *Op-Ed*

Drake is weird. This conclusion isn’t based on his recent NSFW video leak or the ability to pop up with a new persona for every album; it’s based on his skewed contempt for women, particularly Black women. This time, his latest display of disdain was offering misguided support for fellow Canadian artist Tory Lanez.

In August 2023, Lanez was found guilty of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot during an altercation the two had in the summer of 2020. The controversial trial was met wit

Charlotte Observer • 4th March 2024

The sacred roads of South Carolina lead to heritage and history - * Experience Trip*I

From the cobblestone walkways of Charleston to the emerging metropolitan area of Columbia and everything in between, South Carolina has it all. And as you travel through the Palmetto State, the evolution of the state’s rich and complex history is evident. Use this as a guide to your next road trip through South Carolina, discovering the story of the people who once lived here and the culture that remains.

Charleston is the oldest and arguably the most popular city in South Carolina. Founded in

Black Wall Street Times • 29th February 2024

Black History 365: Visit These Landmarks To Journey Through Time & Culture - *Travel guide*

Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean one has to stop celebrating. 28 (or 29) days can not encompass the contributions, impact and achievements that Black people have and continue to make.

One of the best ways to honor Black History year-round is by travel. Visiting monuments, museums and landmarks that hold significance to Black History is the perfect catalyst to celebrate, learn and reflect.

While there are several well-known sites, such as the Martin Luther Ki