Author: Savannah Herald

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Gnarles Barkley, Mýa, Juvenile, T.I., Anderson .Paak, Elmiene, Bunna B, and more stars unleash new sounds ℗ 2026 Gnarls Barkley LLC under exclusive license to TenThousand Projects Holdings LLC; MYA PLANET 9; © 2026 UTP Records / DNA Music / Hitmaker Distro Today is Friday, which means there are a ton of new releases to look forward to from some of your favorite Hip-Hop and R&B artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out VIBE’s picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack of…

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment On this date in 1971, the Shaolin Island emcee who was virtually named after the term “John Blaze”, was born in Long Island, New York. Admired for his unique voice and witty lyrics, Method Man is known for his one of a kind sound. The Long Island-born/Staten Island bred rapper raised the bar for the ideal Shaolin emcee alongside Wu brothers Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Trailblazing the 90s, Johnny Blaze has pioneered an impressive portion of verses that are considered as one of the greatest in hip-hop history. His unpredictably bouncy flow…

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment BigXthaPlug is betting big on unity. After a dominant year in which he cemented himself as one of the top dual threats in music with his album I Hope You’re Happy, BigX is looking to open the door for 600 Entertainment, his label with a roster that also includes fellow Texas rappers Ro$ama, Yung Hood, Murdagang PB, KevanGotBandz, and KaineMusic. The crew makes a bold statement on their new single “6WA,” a track draped in vintage West Coast sonics, with nods to various Cali rap legends. Accompanied by a music video, premiered…

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Rihanna, who has said she’s been working on her first new album in a decade, has now shared some cold, hard proof that she really is in the recording studio. The singer shared an 80-second Instagram Reel, “A Night in the Life,” featuring a late-night (early-morning) stop at the studio. The video kicks off with her attending a meeting for her lingerie brand (the whole Reel is captioned “commercial break”), reviewing designs (some of which are blurred so you can’t steal them), autographing records, and getting the punch-drunk giggles at 1:30 in the morning.…

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Cardi B confirms her split from Stefon Diggs while also clapping back at her rap rival Bia on her Little Miss Drama Tour.On Sunday (Feb. 15), during her Los Angeles stop of her Little Miss Drama Tour, Cardi B called out Bia while confirming that she and New England Patriots footballer Stefon Diggs are no longer a couple. While performing her Bia diss track, “Pretty & Petty,” the Grammy-winning rapper addressed the breakup while defending the NFL star.”Let me tell you something, just because I ain’t f**kin’ with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you…

City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City to Host Alcohol Stakeholder Meeting Ahead of St. Patrick’s Parade SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah Revenue Department will host an informational meeting for all alcohol stakeholders regarding the upcoming St. Patrick’s Parade on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the auditorium at the Coastal Georgia Center, located at 305 Fahm Street. Staff from multiple City departments will provide important information and updates concerning their roles and operational plans for the St. Patrick’s festivities. The session is intended to ensure alcohol license holders and…

Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The Rust Lady Bearcats have returned to the top of the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), beating the Talladega Lady Tornadoes 67-60 to claim the 2026 Women’s Basketball conference championship. This marks the fourth HBCUAC tournament championship for the Rust women’s basketball team, including a streak of three straight from 2022-2024, dating back when the conference was known as the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. Entering the HBCUAC basketball tournament as the third-seed in the East division, having finished the regular season with a 15-10 overall record, Rust endured a gauntlet en…

Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care By: Tiffany Holmes Purging your cosmetic cabinet to purchase all new skincare products, buying the newest TikTok Shop multi-vitamin gummies, committing to a trendy diet, or even scheduling your next chemical peel can carry painful, harmful, and oftentimes toxic consequences, with both short and long term health effects.  For centuries, women have been conditioned to normalize, encourage, and even desire painful beauty practices. We often hear the phrase “beauty is pain,” reinforcing harmful rituals in the name of glam and desirability. We adopt the belief that beauty comes at the cost…

Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 27, 2026 Later, the airport encouraged passengers to “travel comfortably.” Tampa International Airport ignited a firestorm on social media after posting what it said was a “satirical” joke banning pajamas at the travel hub. The melee started Feb. 26 after the airport took to X to post a tweet explaining why “It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.” “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” the post read. “After successfully banning Crocs and giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the…

Global Black Voices: News from around the World Chuck Hoskin Jr. *In a powerful Black History Month message reported by Richard Prince’s Journal-isms, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. has committed the tribe to an unflinching examination of its own history—including the Cherokees’ role in the enslavement of Black people and the long struggle of the Cherokee Freedmen. Writing Monday for indianz.com – as highlighted in the Feb. 26, 2026, edition of Journal-isms—Chief Hoskin announced the findings of a landmark task force report. It issued a direct call for honesty and accountability. “Each February, we pause to honor the achievements and…