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Ebony Magazine might have a comeback if former NBA player Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman has his way. The retired Milwaukee Buck was announced as the successful bidder for the iconic publication that chronicled Black history and achievements for decades. Ebony was forced into bankruptcy in July after defaulting on more than $10 million in loans. The…

The Chapter 11 sale of the historic magazines, Ebony and Jet, has been put on hold after a Texas bankruptcy judge halted the order based on a claim objection that had been blocked by an insider deal. As previously reported by rolling out in July 2020, the longstanding iconic magazines filed bankruptcy and creditors were…

Lerone Bennett Jr., one of the savant scribes of our generation who was a passionate and prolific chronicler of the entire spectrum of Black life for Ebony magazine, has died in Chicago. He was 89 years old. Bennett came to fame among urban sophisticates as the executive editor of the historical giant Ebony magazine, the definitive publication…

Cicely Tyson reflects on her career and impact on women.

Ebony magazine brought together some of the most influential Black entertainers for their annual Power 100 Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Presented by Nationwide at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, the gala celebrated achievements in the Black American community within the past 70 years. The soiree was 70s themed with a performance by George Clinton and Parliament…

Bill Cosby’s fall from grace over the numerous rape allegations against him has been on the minds of Americans this year and the controversy surrounding the legal drama was heightened this past week when Ebony magazine revealed the cover to their latest issue, which features a photo of the famous “Cosby Show” family cast inside…

Editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine, Kierna Mayo, spoke to CNN’s Don Lemon about why she approved of a shattered image of “The Cosby Show” cast for the publication’s November issue. The cover has received a lot of backlash, but Mayo insists the image is creating a much-needed conversation.

For 50 years, Johnson Publishing Company and its flagship publication, Ebony Magazine, helped celebrate African American fashion while bettering the lives of African Americans on and off the runaway through its annual Fashion Fair, a traveling haute couture pageant and fashion show that garnered $55 million for African American charities, like the United Negro College Fund and…

Wendy Williams, diva of dish and host of the wildly successful “The Wendy Williams Show,” nabs the May cover of EBONY magazine.In the pages of lifestyle publication, the 50-year-old gave us a close look at her favorite roles — mother, daughter, non-hoity-toity kitchen master, and campy visual artist. “Sometimes I feel a little guilty,…

Between his monster single “Happy,” producing record breaking hits for others, and landing a coveted spot as a judge on NBC’s hit show “The Voice,” it’s safe to say that the profile of Pharrell Williams is at an all-time high. In the cover story for Ebony magazine’s November issue, the Virginia native touched on a few hot…

Last week, Emmy-nominated actor (HBO’s “True Blood”) and Chicago area native Nelsan Ellis came home to celebrate being on the cover of Ebony magazine with a swanky private event at Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge in the West Loop neighborhood. Ellis, who also stars as Bobby Byrd in the James Brown biopic Get On Up, participated in an informative…

Johnson Publishing Company launched its new JET magazine app, replacing the printed edition of the magazine. The new digital magazine app will add fresh content on a weekly basis, every Friday. Readers will be entertained by 3D images, video interviews, enhanced digital maps, audio content and photography from the JPC archives. The app will be…

The EBONY Magazine cover for May 2014 are the “Sister, Sister” twins Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley. The ladies discuss juggling marriage, motherhood and money. Check out more about the twins and the article in the gallery. –Joi Pearson @joiapearson

Many people have now discerned that the dividends paid out from controversy, depravity and “ratchetness” are worth the publicity that comes from it. And Nigerian pop singer Dencia is riding the wave that the skin-bleaching cream “Whitenicious” is bringing her. She’s become sort of a circus-act phenomenon both in Africa and in the United States where many, including…

Reality TV star Lala Anthony and her NBA baller husband Carmelo Anthony grace the cover of ‘Ebony’ magazines Valentines Day issue. Within the pages, the couple who have been married for three years dish about how they keep their love alive, the passion and more. The Anthony’s are just one of three Hollywood couples to…

EBONY® Magazine unveiled its annual EBONY Power 100 list, which salutes the remarkable achievements of African-Americans. Among the game changers honored this year are President Barack Obama, actress Kerry Washington, NBA legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson, actor Michael B. Jordan, entertainer Nick Cannon, film director Lee Daniels, chef Marcus Samuelsson and activists Harry Belafonte…

With less than two months away from its release date, The Best Man Holiday cast is gearing up and taking advantage of any good publicity thrown their way, in hopes of snatching a big blockbuster opening weekend. The cast made big moves this month, securing a double feature cover with EBONY magazine for their November…

EBONY blasted for Trayvon Martin covers After releasing iconic covers dedicated to the memory of Trayvon Martin, a famed black publication is receiving harsh backlash and cries of racism. As previously reported, EBONY magazine has released four covers for their September issue showing Dwyane Wade, Spike Lee, Boris Kodjoe and their sons donning hoodies under the headline “We Are Trayvon.”…

The September 2013 issue of “Ebony” magazine, as it hits stands today, may very well ruffle some feathers. The social media campaign #justicefortrayvon, which was started during the heartbreaking Zimmerman Trial, is still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down. From nationwide protests to President Obama himself addressing the verdict, to the following cover campaign, supporters…

Gospel super-duo Mary Mary landed Ebony’s June 2013 cover. In the gospel issue, Erica and Tina Campbell share how they tackled with infidelity, going solo and reality television. Tina discusses, “How I forgave my husband after his affair.” “Once I became aware [of the affair], I initially wanted to kill my husband,” she said. “I…