The Blavity House Party Music Festival kicked off with a bang, celebrating Black Music Month and the Juneteenth weekend in style. The first day was brimmed with exciting performances and unforgettable moments, setting the tone for a cultural experience ahead. Alongside the performances, attendees savored offerings from various Black-owned vendors across the festival grounds. Tito’s […]
The Blavity House Party Music Festival kicked off its inaugural event on Friday at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Alongside the highly anticipated artists and performances, the event featured a variety of attractions that created a unique and memorable experience for all attendees. One key element that enhanced the festival atmosphere was Tito’s Vodka’s involvement as […]
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer Ryan Leslie is bringing his signature blend of R&B, hip-hop and soul to Nashville at the Blavity House Party Music Festival. Leslie hits the stage on Day 1 of the festival along with Lil Wayne, Blxst, Dru Hill, Leon Thomas and the Sainted Trap Choir. The “Diamond Girl” artist is […]
The inaugural Blavity House Party Festival takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 14-15 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. This vibrant event is more than just a festival; it celebrates Black culture, community and creativity. With an exciting lineup of music, Black-owned marketplaces and interactive experiences, the festival also features a host of partner organizations that […]
Months ago, Shadow and Act reported how Mo’Nique was taking CBS and Paramount Pictures to task for not paying her and the rest of the cast their proper residuals by launching a breach of contract lawsuit. Now, Mo’Nique and co-star Countess Vaughn are joining together to ask for what’s rightfully theirs. According to Vibe, Mo’Nique […]
Valentina learned that her sister, Khaleesi, had cut their other sister Camilla’s hair. The trio started arguing about who was at fault when their mother went to check on them. The young girl then advised Khaleesi to “close the door now” as she attempted to fix Camilla’s hair. Camilla was seemingly worried about her hair […]
Content producer Cecilia Maria Austin passed away on Tuesday. Her cause of death is unknown. Austin, 35, was a branded content writer for Blavity among her other journalistic roles. Since joining Blavity in Sept. 2020, she wrote several impactful articles and most recently did a feature on Ohio politician Nina Turner. Austin painted a picture of […]
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In the ongoing movement for social justice and reform, our communities have faced incredible tragedies and injustices. After so much heartache and still staring down a long road, fatigue can creep in on our minds and bodies. Hoping to combat the collective weariness many of us are feeling, Hulu has launched its “One Small Action,” […]
#BlackHollywood has made major contributions to TV and film, but, many Black actors and actresses don’t get their proper shine or pay for their work. So, we wanted to highlight some of the highest-paid Black actors and actresses who’ve reaped the benefits from their fruitful careers. To help alleviate worry in the Black community, actress […]