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Jessica Bennett

News Editor

Entertainment journalist and editor Jessica Bennett hails from Compton, Calif., developing a love for music and Hip-Hop culture as a child who spent her first allowance on Foxy Brown's 'Ill Na Na' cassette tape at nine years old. Interning at 'The Oakland Post' before moving to New York City for college in 2005, Bennett majored in Communications while minoring in Music History, bringing that knowledge to her first post-university internship with 'The Source' magazine, where she was assigned her first major feature highlighting Raekwon's 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II' in 2009. The Hip-Hop head also developed her own column, 'Welcome To Compton' on DJBooth.net, and was Executive Editor of indie Hip-Hop mag 'Rhymes & Dimes,' discussing trending news within Hip-Hop and Black culture. She went on to fill editorial roles at publications such as Ebony Magazine (Entertainment Editor) and The New York Post/Page Six, where she further developed her beat into more mainstream and pop culture coverage. Interview subjects include Viola Davis, Nipsey Hussle, Forest Whitaker, Kevin Hart, John Boyega, Tyra Banks, Ashanti, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Mathew Knowles, Tamala Mann, Magic & Cookie Johnson and countless others. In addition to music/entertainment, Bennett has also covered beauty, fashion, travel and lifestyle for various brands. Bennett joined the #VibeTribe as News Editor in September 2022.

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Entertainment

Dame Dash’s One-Third Roc-A-Fella Share Bought By New York State At Manhattan Auction

The state plans on flipping the share to cover Dash's back taxes.

Entertainment

Ray J Details Suicide Attempt During Controversial Interview With Pastor Jamal Bryant

While he had several suicidal ideations, this was his first attempt.

Entertainment

Mike Tyson Recalls Sharing A Sex Partner With Friend, Both Dying After AIDS Diagnosis

"There's no way I should be here talking to you right now. All my friends are dead."

Entertainment

Katt Williams Trolls Faizon Love, Claims To Own Pig Named After Him

"I have a pot-bellied pig named Fat Faizon."

News

The Grammys’ Most Decorated Artist Is Still Gunning For Album Of The Year…As She Should

While many critics and fans debate about why she's never won Album of the Year, for Bey, it's more than a numb…

Entertainment

Ray J Apologizes For Threatening Pastor Jamal Bryant: “It’s Disgraceful”

"Speaking that kind of language to a pastor is unbelievable, it's uncalled for, it's disrespectful..."

Entertainment

Lenny Kravitz ‘Let Love Rule’ During Ocean Casino Resort Performance

The man solidified himself as an artist of the people.

Movies & TV

Denzel Washington Reveals ‘Gladiator II’ Scene Where He “Kissed A Man” Was Cut From Film

"I kissed a guy full on the lips. I guess they weren't ready for that yet."

National

Spirit Airlines Plane To Haiti Struck By Gunfire, Injuring Crew Member

The State Department was made aware of "gang-led efforts to block travel."