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Diddy and Mary J. Blige Commemorate Andre Harrell in Instagram Tributes
The music world is still mourning the unexpected passing of music executive and multi-hyphenate Andre Harrell. The Uptown Records founder and former president/CEO of Motown Records died on Thursday, May 7 at the age of 59. In the outpouring of the tributes to this extraordinary man, many thanked him for discovering acts such as Jodeci,…
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'Miss You So Much': Karl-Anthony Towns Shares Beautiful Mother's Day Tribute After Losing Mom to COVID-19
There are two surefire ways to make grown men cry: either deprive them of a haircut for two months and counting—thanks, coronavirus!—or play Boyz II Men’s “A Song for Mama.” On Sunday, as social media was flooded with loving tributes to mothers all across the globe, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took the time to…
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An Exclusive Interview With ‘Tyrone’ of Erykah Badu Infamy
Following the highly successful Verzuz event featuring Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, a particularly interesting recurring convo arose about Erykah’s impromptu hit song, “Tyrone.” Namely, the fact that the song’s popularity also resulted in a particular negative association with the titular character. Now, the long-maligned Tyrone is finally setting the record straight, in his own…
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Jordan's 1st Retirement, Gary Payton's Got Jokes, and Other Takeaways From the 4th Night of ESPN's The Last Dance
I’m gonna need this docuseries to stop being so damn good. On Sunday night, ESPN’s The Last Dance ventured into the circumstances surrounding Jordan’s first retirement and other topics of interest, so for those who were unable to enjoy Episodes 7 and 8, here were some of the biggest takeaways. Grand Opening, Grand Closing My…
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But Molly Wasn't That Wrong, Though
Is it shady to refuse to do your best friend a favor because of some arbitrary (and fabricated) rubric, like what Molly did to Issa on last week’s episode of Insecure? Yes! Yes, it is! Especially when said friend is desperate and her desperation is connected with work and/or money. Especially especially when you’re one of…
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Saturday Night Live Shows How Difficult Church Services on Zoom Can Be
Given the new reality of our world with COVID-19’s takeover, many of our regular meetups with friends, family and loved ones are conducted over video chat apps and programs like FaceTime and Zoom. Between technical issues and people simply not knowing how to use it effectively, Zoom, in particular, has yielded some hilarious experiences for…
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It's Goin' Down, Down, Baby: Nelly and Ludacris Are Next Up for Verzuz Battle
This weekend, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu’s sisterly celebration of each other’s catalogs for the beloved Verzuz series soothed our spirits and souls. Fans of the Instagram Live event and shakin’ their asses are in for a treat, as the next battle will switch gears entirely, promising to bring the heat. The official announcement of…
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#RenegadeChallenge Creator Jalaiah Harmon Secures the Bag With Her 1st Brand Partnership
Jalaiah Harmon is in her bag, y’all. There were a few bumps in the road, though, as it looked like the social media viral energy of her #RenegadeChallenge was slipping away from her, at one point. Though she originally posted the dance to Funimate and reposted on Instagram, it wasn’t until other users such as…
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Ava DuVernay Says Little Richard Tipped Her $100 Weekly When She Was a Waitress
Many of us posted our memories and sincerest condolences to social media in honor of the legendary musical figures who passed away over the weekend: Andre Harrell, Betty Wright and Little Richard. Little Richard, in particular, who died on Saturday, May 9 at the age of 87, is being remembered and revered as a pioneer…
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Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Brought the Healing Vibes We Needed in Their Verzuz Battle
Incense was burning, Crown Royal was ready for the sipping, and even our forever first lady Michelle Obama was tuning in for the Verzuz battle between Neo Soul queens Erykah Badu and Jill Scott last night on Instagram Live. During the “battle”—which felt more like a celebration of blackness and sisterhood than anything—the two artists…