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A List of the Best Black NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
There’s truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it’s R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that ...
What Brandy Did About the Scary Toll a Creepy New Film Role Took on Her Mental Health
After a long break, Brandy is back in the horror film genre. This time around, however, the role took her to a dark place — one that had a real effect on her mental health. Read more…
Megan Thee Stallion Doesn’t Know Why She’s Beefing With Nicki Minaj, But You’ll Be Shocked At Who Might Be The Blame
While some would argue that comedian Katt Williams opened the portal for folks to air out their issues with one another publicly, the same can be said for rapper Megan Thee Stallion who kicked “The Ye...
Black and White Celebrity Lookalikes Who’ll Make You Do a Double Take
It’s said that we all have at least one doppelgänger somewhere in the world. Although the chances of us running into our own lookalikes are highly improbable, for these celebrities, their fame has unv...
NYFW: Most Iconic Black Models To Slay The Catwalk
The New York fashion scene is buzzing as some of the world’s hottest designers show off their latest collections around the city during New York Fashion Week. Read more…
After Supreme Court Banned Affirmative Action, Something Shocking Has Happened
Ever since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action regarding college admissions last year, there has been a decrease in Black enrollment at several of the country’s most prestigious universities. ...
Is ‘Soul Plane’ Still As Bad As We Remember After 20 Years? Well…
Some movies stand the test of time because they’re considered classics that age like fine wine. They’re always amazing and you discover something new about them every time you watch. “Soul Plane” is n...
Sickening…This California Babysitter Allegedly Tortured and Beat a 6-Year-Old Boy to Death With a Wooden Plank
A 6-year-old Black boy in Orange County, Calif. was taken to the hospital by his babysitter last week after sustaining critical injuries. But the discovery of who allegedly gave him those injuries wil...
What Was Really Behind The Shade Between Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour
As Fashion Week nears, two of the industry’s most notable figures — Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour — got into it. And it should come as no surprise to anyone who knows anything about the fashion worl...