Jessica Bennett
EBONY MAGAZINE
New York, NY, United States
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Solange Announces ‘Witness!’ Performance Piece to Debut in September
Solange continues to dig her heels into the art world with “Witness!”, a new performance piece from the 'When I Get Home' singer. → Read More
6th Season of ‘Empire’ Will Be Its Last; ‘No Plans’ For Jussie Smollett Return
Fox drama 'Empire' will wrap with its upcoming sixth season, with "no plans" to bring back Jussie 'Jamal Lyon' Smollett. → Read More
Black Lawyer Responsible for Freeing 17 Inmates in 90 Days Clarifies Kim K’s Role in Organization
"Regardless of who helped fund us for the past three months, TWO black women lawyers freed SEVENTEEN people from LIFE W/O PAROLE sentences." → Read More
Ashanti Talks New Music With Metro Boomin & What’s Missing From Today’s R&B
"I feel like people want it, but there’s not a lot of true, passionate R&B music, when you think about it." → Read More
Dave Chappelle to Receive 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
"Dave is the embodiment of Mark Twain's observation that 'against the assault of humor, nothing can stand.'" → Read More
Cardi B Confirms She Got Liposuction During Performance (VIDEO)
Cardi B has never been the type to hide the truth from her fans, admitting on stage that she recently had liposuction. The “Money” rapper also acknowledged disobeying doctor’s orders for the sake of her fans and bank account. During a recent performance at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, the Bronx artist told the crowd that she should have canceled because of the surgery… → Read More
Taraji P. Henson Skips MET Gala to Attend John Singleton’s Funeral
"I had to bury my dear sweet friend #JohnSingleton today. I had to back out of the #Met because My head would NOT have been in the game." → Read More
SWV Reacts to Today’s R&B From H.E.R., Jhene Aiko & Others
“I just like to hear them sing live because nowadays, all these girls sound like a computer.” → Read More
Peabo Bryson Hospitalized Following Heart Attack
Singer Peabo Bryson is in stable condition following a mild heart attack. → Read More
Beyoncé Teases Upcoming Ivy Park X Adidas Collaboration
"We share a philosophy that puts creativity, growth and social responsibility at the forefront of business.” → Read More
Jamie Foxx Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Tour, ‘Kill The Comedian’
Foxx just announced he’ll soon be hitting the road for his next comedy tour entitled 'Kill the Comedian.' → Read More
George Foreman’s Garage Catches Fire, Over 40 Cars Damaged
Foreman and his family were evacuated from their Texas mansion Sunday after a garage fire broke out, damaging at least 40 cars. → Read More
Monica Kills for ‘Commitment’ in New Video Directed by Teyana Taylor
R&B star Monica goes 'Orange Is the New Black' on her man in the video for her latest single, 'Commitment,' directed by Teyana Taylor. → Read More
Naomi Campbell Celebrates 33 Years in Fashion
“They said I would only last 11 years, but here I am today celebrating 33 years in the business of fashion!" → Read More
Janelle Monáe Talks Sexuality & The Baptist Church
"Anything other than heterosexual is a sin in that community, and growing up, I was always told I'd go to hell if I was." → Read More
Morehouse College To Admit Transgender Men Starting Next Year
The HBCU will consider all applicants who live and self-identify as men, regardless of the sex assigned to them at birth. → Read More
Wendy Williams On Public Divorce: ‘Now My Business Is Your Business’
During Monday’s episode of The Wendy Williams Show, the former radio star not only confirmed reports of her divorce from Kevin Hunter, but she also discussed the irony of her personal life being turned into public fodder, according to The Jasmine Brand. After revealing that the theme for her “Hot Topics” segment would be “Their business is our business,” Williams shared, “It’s crazy, ’cause now… → Read More
Lauren London Reveals Large Tattoo of Late Boyfriend, Nipsey Hussle
"Real Love Never Dies. When you see me, you will always see him." → Read More
Cynthia Bailey Reveals Why Marlo Hasn’t Been Made a Full ‘Housewife’
"I think you have to be willing to share your life completely...I don't know if Marlo's willing to do that." → Read More
Eris Baker Talks Embracing Her Own ‘Black Girl Magic’ Through Fashion
'This Is Us' actress Eris Baker is phenomenal on screen, but could the budding star be ready to take on the fashion world? → Read More