Cherese Fine

It’s been 60 tours announced in the past month. Where do they think we are getting all this money from?!

I covered my man in orange peel 😟

We always told you we were going to stand on business, and that’s what this looks like.

We said ladies first, and we meant it. Not just on the stage, but behind the scenes too. We are excited to announce Teyana Taylor is stepping in as Chief Curator for the 2026 ESSENCE Festival, and you already know the vibes are about to be next level. Along with her creative team, The Aunties are curating the moments, the surprises, and everything in between as the creative director for one of the most celebrated festivals in the world. Don’t hear about it, be a part of it. Get your tickets here: essence.com/essencefestiva…

It is with a heavy, shattered heart that I process the sudden passing of my dear friend, the legendary Kiki Shepard. To lose a light so bright without warning feels like a theft of time, leaving an ache that words can barely touch. ​Kiki was more than a cultural icon and the soul of Showtime at the Apollo; she was my sister in spirit. Our bond was forged over four decades, anchored by our shared Texas roots and a friendship that remained unbreakable through every season of life. She was the definition of genuine—a woman of immense grace who championed the fight against Sickle Cell with the same passion she brought to the stage. ​To her family, our mutual friends, and the community she served so tirelessly: we have lost a giant. Kiki represented the very best of us, and while her physical presence is gone, her legacy as a champion for our people and a loyal friend will never fade. Rest in power, my sweet friend. You are forever loved and will be profoundly missed. 🕊️🙏🏽🕊️ ​With deepest sympathy and love, ​Elgin Charles #RIP #KikiShepard

Me liking every post about Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and the cast of Sinners.

An emotional Michael B. Jordan reacts to his "overwhelming" best actor win at the #Oscars for "Sinners." abcnews.link/SFTwrzj

So happy for him!! 🥹

Michael B. Jordan's acceptance speech for his first-ever Oscar. “I know you guys want me to do well and I wanna do that cause you guys bet on me. Thank you for keeping betting on me and I’m gonna keep stepping up.”

@MatthewACherry Right. Some were too long

Hate when they cut winners speeches off man. Cut the wack presenters speeches if anything.

Teyana Taylor making sure she’s holding that #Oscar has me HOLLERING! Sis said get her pictures!

A moment years in the making. Thank you to the Academy for honoring “Sinners” Actor Michael B. Jordan with the Academy Award® for BEST ACTOR at the 98th Academy Awards! @theacademy | #Oscars

ACADEMY AWARD WINNING BEST ACTOR MICHAEL B JORDAN

Best Actor: Michael B Jordan!!!!! #Oscars

Y’all I am completely undone. I’m so proud of him y’all omg. #theoscars

Michael B. Jordan deserved that award. Glad they got it right #Oscars

Screaming!!!! That’s right MBJ!!! #Oscars

Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman ever to win Best Cinematography at the #Oscars She wins for her work on ‘Sinners.’

Thank you to the Academy for honoring “Sinners” Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC with the Academy Award® for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the 98th Academy Awards! With this achievement, Autumn is the first woman—and the first woman of color—to win the award in the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her vision has forever changed the way we see the world. @theacademy | #Oscars