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2026 Met Gala Recap: Anok Yai Stuns, Beyoncé Returns & Fashion Becomes Art
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The 2026 Met Gala was historic as Beyoncé returned after a decade. Experience Anok Yai’s viral look and Rihanna’s Margiela finale that just broke the internet.
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Tech Theft Claims
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MAGA Governor in California? Democrats Panic
The dangling question many puzzle over is just how did two MAGA gubernatorial candidates emerge at or near the top of the voter heap. How could that happen even with multiple Democratic candidates in such a top heavy Democratic, deep Blue state?
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Kevin Hart & Katt Williams End Beef at Netflix Roast
After years of tension, jokes, and public shots being thrown back and forth, Kevin Hart and Katt Williams have officially called a truce. The major moment happened during Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast when Kevin addressed the longtime feud head-on.
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Will Halle Berry Spill the Tea on Michael?
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Hollywood’s Golden Night: Critics Choice Honors BIPOC Excellence 2025
Hollywood’s brightest stars aligned at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Celebration. Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee lead a historic night of BIPOC joy and triumph.
MUSIC
Kelly Rowland 2025 Don’t Call It A Comeback & Future Moves For 2026
Kelly Rowland is reclaiming the spotlight in 2025 — from coaching on “The Voice UK” to joining a major tour — and her next chapter may be her boldest yet.
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Cynthia Erivo Dazzles on Harper’s Bazaar November Cover!
Cynthia Erivo for Harper's Bazaar US.
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ADVICE
Venus Williams: Health Struggles to Joy
Venus Williams enjoyed returning to tennis after health struggles, feeling grateful for fan support. She opened up about her uterine fibroids and the pain she endured. Williams stresses educating yourself and finding a doctor who listens.
MUSIC
Mya Principle Magazine 2025 Interview
Mya’s Principle Magazine 2025 feature explores her independent music journey, resilience, and upcoming album.
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‘Eternal 8’ Funeral Shocks the City
On Saturday, the sanctuary of Summer Grove Baptist Church held eight white caskets. Inside were eight children. The youngest was 3. The oldest was 11. This was the funeral for the Eternal 8, the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in more than two years.
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Vanessa Williams Stuns: Still Looks 16!
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Michael Jackson Biopic Nears $570 Million
The Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson has now grossed $570 million at the worldwide box office. In the United States, “Michael” has made 238.9 million dollars, making it the number one music biopic of all time stateside.
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Chrissy Teigen’s Shocking New Look Revealed
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Martha and the Vandellas Ford Plant Video
Martha and the Vandellas helped establish the Black girl group and inspired future generations in pop music. Their classic anthem Dancing in the Street reflected the revolutionary mood of civil rights protesters, especially Black Americans in the 1960s.
How Gospel Music Is Winning Over Secular France
France is not a country you’d associate with religious fervor. So, explain this: gospel music — the most explicitly Christian, emotionally raw, handclapping, amen-singing genre on the planet — is absolutely thriving there.
Nat King Cole Hits Come Alive Live
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Denver Takeoff Tragedy: Trespasser Killed
Denver International Airport became the scene of a horrific and exceedingly rare tragedy on Friday night. Frontier Airlines Flight 4345, an Airbus A321neo preparing for takeoff to Los Angeles, struck and killed a pedestrian on Runway 17L.
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Sabrine Matos Builds Plinq No-Code Safety App for Women
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Celebrate Black Mothers This Mother’s Day
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Achol Kuir Harper’s Bazaar April 2026 Canary Islands Editorial
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Time 100 Gala 2026 Red Carpet: Coco Jones & Best Looks
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Rihanna Unveils Savage X Fenty Monamour Lingerie Drop 2026
Rihanna returns to dominate the timeline with the fierce new Savage X Fenty Monamour campaign, proving the billionaire mogul plays by her own rules.
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Adwoa Aboah on Re-Edition Magazine May 2026 Cover Spread
Adwoa Aboah brings an unmatched frequency to the pages of Re-Edition Magazine, delivering a visual masterclass in unadulterated glamour.
BOOKS
Colman Domingo Brings Versatility and Flair to the Red Carpet
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BOOKS
Rochelle Jordan FADER Cover Feature May 2026
After a decade as the underground's best-kept secret, the British-Jamaican visionary opens up about her health, her journey, and claiming her spotlight.
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Meg Thee Stallion on Entrepreneur Magazine May 2026
Meg Thee Stallion's Entrepreneur magazine cover breaks the internet. See the images and read the story behind the shoot.
BEAUTY TRENDS
BEAUTY
Redefining Postpartum Beauty: How Black Moms Navigate Self-Care
Black mothers are rewriting the rules of postpartum beauty, trading high-maintenance routines for grace, deep rest, and intentional self-care.
BEAUTY
Michaela Coel Newly Shared Pictures Reveal Fierce Style
Michaela Coel's newly shared pictures reveal her fierce style, from raw street looks to an unbothered magazine spread, cementing her as a cultural standard.
BEAUTY
Mýa: Timeless, Intentional, and Still In Control
There’s something rare about longevity in R&B — especially the kind that doesn’t rely on controversy, reinvention gimmicks, or cultural shortcuts. Mýa has never needed any of that.
BEAUTY
This New Beauty Series Makes Black Makeup Artists More Visible
The Beauty Breakdown is a new live series at HEVN Studios making Black makeup artists more visible by spotlighting emerging talent, merging artistry with transparency, and creating an inclusive space.
BOOKS
Mark Grattan Architectural Digest Feature: Black Interior Design
Dive deeply into Mark Grattan's awe-inspiring feature for Architectural Digest. With styling by Tiffani St., the celebrated furniture designer and founder of VIDIVIXI redefines modern luxury through a culturally resonant and unapologetically Black lens, merging sensual minimalism with historic design references.
HOME LIVING
Finding Your Furry Fam: The Perfect Pets for Black Families Today
For black families seeking the purr-fect companion, consider adopting a cat with a calm temperament, such as an Abyssinian or a British Shorthair.
ADVICE
Is Durham Region Safe for People of Color? The Record Says No
Is Durham Region safe for People of Color? Despite its growth, systemic issues and policing records suggest the answer is no.
HOME LIVING
Maya Moore’s Jordan Ring Pic Twist
Maya Moore recreated Michael Jordan's ring photo with her twelve championship rings.
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Usher’s 2026 Tour Offers Industry Internships
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Tech Theft Claims
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Will Ultra-Processed Protein Hurt Your Muscle Gains?
Ultra-processed protein might not be the gains-killer you think it is. Discover why amino acid profiles and daily totals matter more than processing levels now.
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Sabrine Matos Builds Plinq No-Code Safety App for Women
Sabrine Matos launches Plinq, a revolutionary no-code safety app empowering women to perform background checks. See how this Brazilian founder is shaking up tech.
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Tech Theft Claims
Don't mess with Dua Lipa. The 'Don't Start Now' hitmaker is taking legal action against Samsung, alleging the tech giant copied elements of her acclaimed 'Future Nostalgia' concert tour. Here's what we know so far...
TECHNOLOGY
Sabrine Matos Builds Plinq No-Code Safety App for Women
Sabrine Matos launches Plinq, a revolutionary no-code safety app empowering women to perform background checks. See how this Brazilian founder is shaking up tech.




