‘Is Justin Bieber Ok?!’ Black Internet Worries After Strange Behavior on Stage With SZA
Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Has Fans in NY/NJ In Stiches With Her Adorable Antics
What You Don’t Know About Michael Jackson’s Sisters LaToya and Rebbie
These Shocking Testimonies from Diddy’s Federal Trial Will Make Your Stomach Turn
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Superfly: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A couple of weeks ago I attended a media screening of Superfly, and I couldn’t help paying attention to the fact that so many other people from various media publications had no idea about the original movie. I heard whispers from people who had no point of reference from the original 1972 film, Super Fly,…
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Now Switch! Insecure Will Cover Masculinity, Atlanta Will Focus on Women, in Upcoming Seasons
Regardless of our dating or even sexual preferences, black men and black women are inextricably tied—by history, by culture, by blood, even by disdain and death at the hands of law enforcement. And so, in what is an interesting twist of fate, it looks like the upcoming seasons of two remarkable shows, one created by…
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Alfre Woodard Is Back as Mariah Dillard on Luke Cage: ‘Black Women Have Always Had Superpowers’
A new trailer for Netflix’s Luke Cage has dropped, and this time Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard) is dropping some gems about black women in power. But don’t let Dillard’s proud-black-woman stance fool you. She’s still one of Harlem’s biggest crime bosses, but she’s about to meet her match. Last season, Dillard thought Luke Cage was…
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Kandi Burruss Brings Sexy Talk Show, Kandi Koated Nights, to Bravo
Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta will be adding more spice to Bravo with her talk show, Kandi Koated Nights. The show is set to premiere Sunday, July 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Burruss will discuss a variety of topics with her friends and celebrity guests, including relationships, dating and pop culture. Guests…
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Oprah Keeps Painting of Enslaved Family in Her Home to Keep Her Grounded
The indomitable Oprah Winfrey, who was recently honored with an entire exhibit of her life and work at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will never forget those who made it possible for her to become the trailblazing pioneer she remains. According to a segment shared widely by CNN, during the opening…
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Lil’ Kim Files for Bankruptcy; New Jersey Mansion Being Auctioned Off
Well, Lil’ Kim has gone the route of our current president, who himself has filed for bankruptcy between four and six times. Days before a bank foreclosed on her 6,000-square-foot gated mansion in early May, the platinum-selling rapper filed for Chapter 13 protection in a New Jersey court. Not only does the diminutive diva owe…
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Please, Not Another White Chair: Saint Heron Announces Collab With Ikea
When you think of Solange, what’s your first thought? I know it wasn’t furniture, but that’s what we’re getting now! Solange’s Saint Heron is now collaborating with our fave furniture store, Ikea. At first I was just confused, like, OK … but I’m actually pretty excited. I mean, who doesn’t love decor? With Solange behind…
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Atlanta Renewed for 3rd Season at FX
Two years ago, Atlanta debuted on FX, and it immediately became a hit. With a first-season win for Donald Glover of Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, as well as a Peabody and Golden Globe awards, was there any doubt that the show would…
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Diddy Changes Mind About Buying NFL Team, Says He Doesn’t Want to Be Associated With Oppressing Black Men
If there was one person who wanted to get his hands on the Carolina Panthers, it was Sean “Diddy” Combs. The music mogul had his sights set on buying the NFL team but eventually backed out. Now Combs is singing a different tune and says he doesn’t want to be associated with an organization like…