Boss XL Magazine at the HBCU Honors presented by P&G award show taping at the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.  Hosted by the dynamic actress, comedian, and proud HBCU alumna Kym Whitley , this year’s honorees — Pastor Shirley Caesar (Shaw University), David Banner (Southern University), and Janice Bryant Howroyd (North Carolina A&T State University) — embody the strength, innovation, and spiritual foundation that continue to define the legacy of

Hollywood is entering 2026 with a fresh, heartfelt, and humor-filled take on modern romance as Hidden Gem Entertainment and Silver Lining Entertainment officially wrap production on The Soul Mate Experiment—a romantic comedy that is already generating major industry buzz. Directed, written, and executive-produced by the visionary storyteller Tamera Hill, and produced by trailblazing filmmaker Angela White, p.g.a., the film stars an electric lineup of talent including Erica Pe

Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa  has made history as the first female hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame . Formed in 1985, the groundbreaking trio Cheryl “Salt” James , Sandra “Pepa” Denton , and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper)  rose to fame as one of the first all-female rap groups to achieve mainstream success. Known for their pioneering feminist themes, unapologetic lyrics, and bold fashion, Salt-N-Pepa broke barriers in a

Some stories are too powerful to be hidden in history books. Sarah’s Oil, premiering in theaters nationwide on November 7, 2025, brings to the big screen the extraordinary true story of Sarah Rector, a young African American girl whose faith and determination changed her life—and the course of American history. A Child of Faith, A Land of Promise Born in 1902 in Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma), Sarah Rector was the daughter of Creek Freedmen, descendants of enslaved pe

Tonight’s premiere of Ruth & Boaz at Atlantic Station was more than just a film debut—it was a spiritual and cultural experience....

Clay James is a Southern hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity who has built a reputation for...

Atlanta’s biggest celebration of R&B, hip hop and soul is back as Funk Fest 2025  returns to the Wolf Creek Amphitheater, 3025 Merk Road,...

Grammy Award-winning artist Elle Varner is embracing a new era—one that blends soulful reconnection, fierce independence, and island...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on The Cosby Show , has died. He was 54. TMZ first broke the news,...

When Essence Weekend rolls into New Orleans, the city’s heartbeat gets a little louder — and this year, it pulsed straight through the...

Jacob Latimore made a boss move with the launch of his latest R&B album at I Love R&B Mondays inside Greenhaus/Suite Lounge, 375 Luckie...

The American Black Film Festival returned to Miami Beach by storm again, presenting full days of panels, events, and screenings for...

Thunderstorms, pouring rain, tornado warnings, and an hours long delay did not stop some of the most iconic R&B singers of the 80's from...

Boss XL Magazine had the privilege of attending the 2025 BET Experience, an electrifying weekend celebrating culture, creativity, and...

Los Angeles pulsed with electric energy on June 9th as the 25th Annual BET Awards lit up the Peacock Theater in a night that will be...

Jacksonville’s Metropolitan Park was alive with energy on May 9–10, 2025, as the Funk Fest Tour made a triumphant return after a...

“Virgin Islands, land I love…” This powerful line from the territory’s anthem echoed across the hills and harbors of St. Thomas as the...

As a Native Virgin Islander, this experience was a true honor. On May 2, 2025, at exactly 1:00 PM, the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in...

At just 26 years old, Alexander Robertson is redefining what it means to be a young powerhouse on Broadway. With a roster of acclaimed...

East Oakland California native East-O aka Chris Herbie Holland is an Obie winning actor, music producer, songwriter and creative. A...