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Diddy reunited with his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez — virtually. The “On the Floor” singer — who is currently engaged to baseball player Alex Rodriguez —took part in a special Instagram Live to raise money for Direct Relief, by taking part in a dance-a-thon arranged by Diddy. In the live video, Diddy told the couple: “Hey,…

Candace Maxwell is a first-generation Caribbean-American actress and dancer who was born in from Queens, New York and raised in Atlanta. She is best known for her work as Cassandra Haynes on the hit TV show “Power.” The 28-year-old was formally trained at the Maggie Flanigan Studio before landing her big role. Outside of TV…

La’ Toya Princess Jackson, aka ElectrKPrincess, is a writer and producer of ballets, songs, and plays. She is a ballerina in training at Ballethnic Dance Company. As the founder of LaPrincess Entertainment Group, LLC she aspired to create original works that provide a positive representation of African Americans in arts and entertainment. Jackson obtained her…

A woman has been arrested for twerking. Myscellent Shelton-Cox, 23, decided to express her love for twerking by dancing on top of a Mustang car as it traveled in Nashville, Tennessee. Several people captured Shelton-Cox’s impromptu performance on video and uploaded it to social media. The video eventually went viral. According to WKRN, Shelton-Cox reportedly…

Chris Brown is an extremely talented singer, dancer and performer, and it seems he’s passed on a lot of those abilities to his daughter Royalty. Aside from his strong genes, Royalty has taken on her dad’s innate ability to dance. Brown, who just wrapped his “inidiGOAT” tour, shared an adorable video on Instagram of his…

Shamiar Spann believes in defying the odds. Years ago, she decided she wanted to start her own television network, and instead of cheering her on, many of her friends and family were dumbfounded. This summer, Spann launched Dance Talk Network, and she is excited about the opportunity it will afford creatives and members of the…

Asia Hughes apparently had the urge to twerk on a street in broad daylight. The 27-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio caused some drivers to become distracted as she twerked on a utility pole, according to WTOL. Hughes wore a thong that exposed her buttocks as she danced in a provocative manner. Along with dancing on…

Skye Johnson — the talented 10-year-old and inspiration behind “Little Professor Skye,” the children’s book by rolling out publisher and Steed Media Group CEO Munson Steed — is a dance enthusiast who has not let her ballet slippers collect any dust. She and her fellow dancers at Atlanta’s Resource for Entertainment and Arts (AREA)…

Beyoncé continues to amaze us. Last week she surprised us with her Netflix documentary Homecoming along with her live album. This time, Queen Bey used her Instagram story for the first time to announce a new dance challenge for her remix to the iconic song “Before I Let Go” by Frankie Beverly and Maze. Her rendition brings…

March is Women’s History Month and appropriately, Enneressa Davis has choreographed a stunning new production titled, “Smells Like Freedom.” Davis is the CEO and founder of Praize Productions Inc. An accomplished writer and producer, this theatrical assembly combines dance, spoken word, music, and visual arts, to tell stories of liberation, connecting the past and present, while moving into…

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tour makes its Chicago run March 6-10. The tour is commemorating the ballet company’s 60th anniversary and 50th anniversary of the first performances at the Auditorium Theatre. “I am looking forward to bringing our milestone 60th anniversary season to the Auditorium Theatre, which will also mark 50 years since…

The chart-topping rap star Cardi B has launched a staunch defense of her provocative video — which also features hip-hop duo City Girls — after conservative commentator Stephanie Hamill claimed it undermined the #MeToo movement. Stephanie initially wrote: “In the Era [sic] of #MeToo how exactly does this empower women?” The controversial video features women twerking in…

Camille Sturdivant wanted to express her love for dance while being a student at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. However, she faced discrimination from her dance coach and fellow students because she was Black, according to a lawsuit filed by Sturdivant against Blue Valley School District in the U.S. District Court…

St. Louis police said a group of women broke the law by twerking on top of an SUV. The incident occurred on Jan. 15 during rush hour on Interstate 64 in St. Louis, according to KSDK. vWhile the SUV drove at a high speed on the interstate, the two unidentified women climbed out of the…

For some, being the only Black worker at a job means you have to put up with a certain level of uninformed behavior. But for one sales executive for Marriott Vacations Worldwide, the office behavior he encountered was so demeaning it caused a mental health crisis and now he is suing the company. According to…

The Backpack Kid, Russell Horning, 17, became an internet sensation in 2016 after recording himself doing a dance that would become known as the “floss” dance. The dance craze became a staple for kids and teens who would perform it and post their clips on social media. However, The Backpack Kid’s star power reached a new level…

Anthony Burrell

Renowned for being a choreographer and creative director, Anthony Burrell has danced with some of the best talents in entertainment. However, he recently took the next step in his career to become a studio owner. Located in Atlanta, the Anthony Burrell Center for Dance is already a go-to spot for dancers-in-training and celebrity talents. “I…

Whether you are a die-hard Zumba fan, love kickboxing or can’t get enough of your cycling class, staying active is the key to a healthy lifestyle. If you’re headed to class in your age-old over-sized t-shirt and black leggings, then its time for a change. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your…

Baba Oje, once known as the oldest man in hip-hop and part of the hit rap group Arrested Development, has died. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Oje had acute leukemia and died in hospice care. He was 86. Although he never actually performed as a vocalist, he was considered the “spiritual leader” of Arrested Development…