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Men everywhere grab your tissue. Serena Williams is officially off the market. The tennis superstar announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian on the mogul’s social media platform. Williams used prose to break the news when she wrote the following poem about their engagement: I came home A little late Someone had a bag […]
Vivica Fox, producer and actress, has a lot of amazing roles under her belt. As the host of this year’s Allstate Gospel Superfest, she talks about her love for gospel music and fangirl-ing out when she meets some her favorite gospel singers. She also talks about speaking Pastor Shirley Caesar after an excerpt of one […]
If there is one person who had an incredible 2016, it’s none other than powerhouse gymnast Simone Biles. She turned in an absolutely stunning performance at the 2016 Olympic Games, a history-making performance that netted her five gold medals and the attention of the entire world. Since then she’s gotten to meet President Obama and […]
While there have been no recent official statements concerning the health of Bishop Eddie Long, new video suggests that he is still dealing with a health situation.
Da TRUTH talks about his new album, “It’s Complicated,” which he says details his journey through his faith, with a special emphasis on the questions he had growing up in the church. He also talks about how to engage millennials, specifically by being honest about his “many bouts with doubt,” and shares his hope of […]
It’s been almost two months since the 2016 presidential election and the majority of us are still trying to forget the outcome. Unfortunately for the foreseeable future, we are stuck with one Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t bask in the glow of the last eight years under President Obama. And apparently, […]
Kirk Franklin and Bishop Hezekiah Walker came through to the Get Up! studio to talk about everything gospel with Erica Campbell & GRIFF. They talked about the challenges the face as gospel artists in 2016, and how hard it is to watch the genre struggle in some aspects. Plus, Kirk explains why he thinks young […]
2016 may have been a year of bleak headlines, but the bright light was definitely the amazing black talent that hit our small screens.
Denzel Washington opens up about the at conversation Black fathers should be having with their son at the NYC premiere of "Fences."
As Christmas nears, the excitement is building! Erica Campbell opens up about her favorite family Christmas tradition, which she says she actually “stole” from her husband. It entails some early-rising children, delicious food and over one hundred relatives! Check out this exclusive video to hear more of this sweet story in this clip from “Get […]
There are many accolades that one can receive within the entertainment industry and one of the most prestigious is the honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of the greatest entertainers in Hollywood history have their own special star and now one of HB’s favorites, Viola Davis, is set to […]
