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Op-Ed: Keke Palmer And The Complicated Cost Of Platforming...
Everyone’s favorite cousin (ahem, Keke Palmer), has officially lost the plot y’all....
Remembering John Singleton
In 1997’s Love Jones, Larenz Tate’s Darius Lovehall tells Nina Mosley (Nia Long)...
Kelis Reveals Her Top 5 Destinations To Visit In Africa...
Singer Kelis bought some land, packed her bags, started a new life in Kenya and...
Why LORE Sublimity Is The Perfect Fresh Scent For 2026
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
‘Black In Bali’ Is Bringing Community — And The Electric...
Picture this. Frankie Beverly & Maze’s “Before I Let Go” is blasting from the speakers,...
More Than 8 Million Workers Are Getting A Pay Raise In...
Minimum wages increased across 19 U.S. states and 47 cities and counties on January...
First Look: ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Returns For Its Tenth...
BET has released the first trailer for Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 10, and the preview...
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Steps Into The Spotlight In Marvel’s...
Marvel Television has unveiled a new trailer and first-look stills for Wonder Man,...
Gabby Thomas Stars In New COVERGIRL Campaign
COVERGIRL is setting the tone for 2026 with Ready. Set. Wrap. This campaign spotlights...
How Shaquille O’Neal Turned His NBA Career Into A $95 Million-A-Year...
It’s never easy for an athlete to retire. They famously face identity crises, financial...
Michael B. Jordan Had The Cutest Date At The Critics Choice...
It was Take Your Mom to Work Day for Michael B. Jordan and his mom, Donna Jordan,...
Auudi Dorsey Reimagines New Orleans With ‘What’s Left,...
During its peak, New Orleans’ Lincoln Beach was a sight to behold: lithe divers...
The Workforce Is Resetting In 2026. Here’s What That Means...
If 2025 taught us anything, it is a familiar truth Black women know well: seats...
Julia Goulding says ‘big stunt’ in Corriedale left her...
The episode is centred around the chaotic aftermath of a multi-vehicle collision.
2026 Critics Choice Awards Winners
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards kicked off Saturday night (January 4) at the...
The Best Fashion Looks At The 2026 Critics Choice Awards
To kick off the New Year, the 2026 Critics Choice Awards set the tone with major...
The Best Beauty Looks At The 2026 Critics Choice Awards
Tonight, the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards—held at the Barker Hangar in Santa...
The Ice Breaker: How Laila Edwards Is Transforming Hockey...
Laila Edwards has joined a special and necessary sorority. And no, it doesn’t involve...
Tichina Arnold Talks About The One Time She Dated A White...
Appearing on Deon Cole's Podcast, Tichina Arnold spoke about the only time she dated...
How Black Women Can Build A Fragrance Wardrobe
Perfume has never just been about smelling good—it’s about being remembered. For...
Surprise! Matt Barnes And Anansa Sims Just Got Married
It looks like Anansa Sims and Matt Barnes are not only back together, but are starting...
Glamsquad Launches Silk Press Services For Textured Hair
In my exploration of luxury Black hair experiences, I came across Glamsquad, an...
Todd Tucker And Kandi Burruss Spent The Holidays Together...
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker ended 2025 with major news: They announced they were...
How Black Celebs Celebrated the New Year Around the Country
Diana Ross, Ciara, NeYo and 50 Cent are just a few of the Black celebs who were...
Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Nelly And Ashanti Anchor Historic...
The 2026 lineup is a carefully curated blend of chart-toppers and virtuosic talent.
Violinist Brian King Joseph Files Lawsuit Against Will...
Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management, have been sued for wrongful termination...
EastEnders Colin Salmon breaks silence after court appearance...
The TV star, who plays George Knight in the soap, got nine points in seven weeks
The Most Anticipated Films Of 2026
After a 2025 that delivered standout performances and box-office surprises, audiences...
Why This ‘80s Inspired Weekend Is Turning Me Into A Pilates...
Hair teased to the gods, neon leg warmers, and enough jazzercise tapes to train...
The Must-Watch TV Shows Of 2026
For the first time in years, the television industry heads into 2026 with a newfound...
From $9 Trillion To $74 Trillion: How Gen Z Is Becoming...
Gen Z’s money woes feel like they’ve been a dominant narrative recently, and for...
How Cutting Alcohol Improved My Skin
Hot girls don’t drink. Or, at least they’ve scaled back a bit in the interest of...
How AI Is Already Shaping Healthcare And What Black Patients...
When most of us walk into a doctor’s office, we come prepared with questions. What...
Black Women In Leadership Are Burning Out Faster Than Anyone...
2025 was a challenging work year for everyone, thanks to record-high layoffs, job...
Singer Pink issues shock health update as she posts New...
The musician revealed she was getting ‘two new shiny discs in my neck’ because ‘Rock...
A Guide To Keeping Your Winter Skin Happy
Park City, Utah in the winter is unreal. Snow-covered mountains, quiet mornings,...
ESSENCE’s Style Stars: The Black Fashion Icons Of The Year
This year marked a transformative moment in fashion. From Grace Wales Bonner becoming...
Did Teyana Taylor And Aaron Pierre Call It Quits?
As the year comes to end, there are rumors that one of our favorite celeb romances...
7 Albums To Look Out For In 2026
Every new year brings the same question for music fans: what’s next? After a year...
Still Standing: What It Took For Black-Owned Businesses...
We have to be the change we want to see for businesses to thrive. Even amid such...
The Biggest Celebrity Money Moves Of 2025 (The Good, The...
2025 was jam packed with cultural moments to remember, and it was also a big year...
Pat McGrath’s Guide To Mastering New Year’s Eve Makeup
“New Year’s Eve is always the best time of year to really amp up the glitz and glam,”...
Stylish Winter Beanies to Keep You Warm and Cozy All Season
When winter temperatures drop, a great beanie becomes more than just a cold-weather...
Product Of The Week: YES Day Lip Mask
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
How Dr. S. Carver Davenport Shaped Generations Through...
Among all historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the longest-reigning...
Big B, And The B Stands For Bands: How Beyoncé Became A...
When Beyoncé sang “it should cost a billion to look this good,” she was doing a...
Why The Martini Makeup Trend Is Perfect For New Year’s...
Going to a holiday party? Let your makeup be inspired by an olive-topped martini....
Review: Going Into 2026, Iyanla Vanzant Calls For An Inner...
Log on to the internet any day of the week and you’re likely to find groups of Black...
The Most Anticipated Books Of 2026
For both avid readers and those who read sporadically, anticipating the newest books...
Montell Jordan Is Cancer-Free: ‘Greatest Christmas Gift’
Ending the year with good health is one of the best gifts anyone could ask for....
All That TikTok Time? It Helped Users Save Over $400 In...
The economy went on a wild ride for 2025, and with it, so did the finances of many....
The Gale Miami Showed Me Why Rest Is The Real Return On...
As the year winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what wealth actually...
Brandy Norwood’s Style Evolution: From ’90s Cool To Modern...
Brandy has long stood as one of music’s most influential and quietly revolutionary...
This Prescription Therapy Facial Promised Customized Results...
I’ve tried enough facials to know they’re not one-size-fits-all. And with melanin-rich...
Dave Chappelle Talks Charlie Kirk and Saudi Arabia in New...
Nationwide — Dave Chappelle tackled controversial topics in his latest Netflix special,...
Rapper Nicki Minaj, Once a Trump Critic, Now Declares Her...
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj has gone from criticizing President Trump to openly praising...
Judge Clears One of Two Men in Hip-Hop Star Jam Master...
Nationwide — A federal judge overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr.,...
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2026 in music: What are the most exciting tours and releases...
All the most exciting things happening in music in the coming year, including Charli...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Limited On Time? Try...
It started with a canceled flight. I was supposed to be on my way to New Orleans...
Is Winter Damaging Your Skin Barrier? Here’s How To Tell
It’s easy to tell if your skin has hyperpigmentation, breakouts, or dryness. However,...
Snoop Dogg Headlines Star-Studded Netflix Christmas Halftime...
The show started with a pre-recorded intro from Snoop’s longtime friend, Martha...
Harlem Perfume Co.’s Eartha Kitt Collection Smells Like...
In a world overflowing with celebrity scents, old-school staples, and niche indie...
5 Things To Know About Jordyn Woods’ New Fiancé, NBA Star...
Congratulations are in order for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods. The New York...
A New Chapter Begins At The Alvin Ailey American Dance...
On December 3, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened its 2025–26 holiday season...
How To Master Your Winter Skincare Routine
With winter just ahead, having the right skincare for the season of brisk winds...
ESScent Of The Week: Inside Kayali’s Freedom Collection—A...
I’m not exaggerating when I say Kayali is top two in my favorite fragrance houses...
Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get...
Our economy is facing some challenges right now. For instance, the federal minimum...
The Ultimate Winter Glam, According To MUAs
By now, our cheeks and noses are getting rosier, we’re leaning towards all the warmer...
Makeup Routines Should Be On Your “Dopamine Menu” This...
Last year, makeup routines were the main course on the TikTok viral “dopamine menu”...
This South Side Chicagoan Became CNN’s 2025 Hero Of The...
CNN crowned a Chicagoan for its 2025 Hero of the Year. Quilen Blackwell won the...
4 Beauty Creators’ Holiday Beauty Picks
For beauty lovers, the holidays always feel like our Super Bowl. The season brings...
TikTok Star Ordered To Pay $1.75M In Alienation Of Affection...
When relationships end badly, most people grieve the breakup privately—leaning on...
The French Curl Bob Is This Season’s Most Holiday-Ready...
Braids are the gift that keep on giving. Switch yours up with this season’s most...
Reclaim, Rebuild, Rise: A Black Woman’s Guide To Starting...
Black women have been systematically pushed out of the labor force this year. Unemployment...