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Kevin Benoit

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Kevin Benoit is the editor of Parlé Magazine. He founded the magazine while in college and continues to run it today. Follow him on IG: @parlewithme Read more articles by Kevin.

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[INTERVIEW] Eva Marcille & Treach Open Up About Touring With Musical Adaptation of “Jason’s Lyric”

Jason’s Lyric is arguably one of the best Black love stories or romantic films of the 90s. Starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Bookem Woodbine among others, the film analyzed…

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Jagged Edge Explain Why Verzuz With 112 Was “Horrible,” Share Who Would Make Better Matchup

The Jagged Edge Verzuz with 112 was one of the first battles that fans seemingly asked for. It was also one of the last battles that took place in a…

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Carl Payne Directs & Stars In New Je’Caryous Johnson Stage Play, ‘Games Women Play’

Award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is already hard at work on his next project, even though his current project, Jason’s Lyric is still currently on tour. His next project…

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Boyz II Men, Davido, Maxwell & Master P Headline Essence Festival 2025

The 2025 Essence Festival Lineup is one of the most star studded events in recent years. The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is back for another year…

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[INTERVIEW] Almost 30 Years In The Game, It’s Still The Jagged Edge Era of Greatness

On February 14, 2025, Jagged Edge officially released their 11th studio album on all streaming platforms. Eleven albums is a feat few R&B artists get to achieve, much less groups…

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Angie Stone Was A Neo-Soul Powerhouse, 11 Songs To Remember Her By

Veteran, Grammy nominated songstress Angie Stone, delivered her signature buttery smooth, honey-toned vocal stylings, bathed in that undeniable gritty soulfulness, for well over four and a half decades. Throughout her…

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[INTERVIEW] Artrece Johnson of Peacock’s ‘Fight Night’ Opens Up About Passion For Acting

Born in Baton Rouge, raised in Atlanta, this Southern Belle has been acting ever since could conceptualize what the artform was. And now, Artrece Johnson has found her biggest break…

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[INTERVIEW] Media Veteran, Angelo Ellerbee Shares Gems From Latest Motivational Book, ‘Before I Let Go’

I’ve been in the entertainment business for 20 years, from the media side, seeing it all and being part of it all. Twenty years is less than half the amount…

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Lil’ Wayne Breaks Silence About Being Passed Up For Super Bowl Halftime Show, Thanks Fans

It’s been 5 days since it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in New Orleans in February 2025. Since then, the internet…

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Hot Boys Reunion Announced For Lil’ WeezyAna Fest 2024 In New Orleans

It’s going to be a Hot Boys reunion… again, well, maybe. Just a couple months after the very disappointing Hot Boys reunion that was supposed to take place at Essence…

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[INTERVIEW] Eva Marcille & Treach Open Up About Touring With Musical Adaptation of “Jason’s Lyric”

Jagged Edge Explain Why Verzuz With 112 Was “Horrible,” Share Who Would Make Better Matchup

Carl Payne Directs & Stars In New Je’Caryous Johnson Stage Play, ‘Games Women Play’

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Boyz II Men, Davido, Maxwell & Master P Headline Essence Festival 2025

[INTERVIEW] Almost 30 Years In The Game, It’s Still The Jagged Edge Era of Greatness

Angie Stone Was A Neo-Soul Powerhouse, 11 Songs To Remember Her By

[INTERVIEW] Artrece Johnson of Peacock’s ‘Fight Night’ Opens Up About Passion For Acting

[INTERVIEW] Media Veteran, Angelo Ellerbee Shares Gems From Latest Motivational Book, ‘Before I Let Go’

Lil’ Wayne Breaks Silence About Being Passed Up For Super Bowl Halftime Show, Thanks Fans

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