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Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
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Rihanna takes her three young children back to her childhood bungalow on Rihanna Drive in Barbados, reflecting on her journey from a simple Westbury upbringing to global stardom.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Riley Burruss: Drunken Fight on Next Gen NYC Embarrassing
Riley Burruss reflected on her explosive night on "Next Gen NYC" and began repairing the friendships caught in the fallout, apologizing to both Ariana Biermann and Georgia McCann for her cutting comments during their argument.
MUSIC
Cleo Sol on The Home of Everything R&B
Cleo Sol dropped 'Gentlewoman' today, 5 years to the day since 'Mother'. Cover is a nod to it too. This is her first solo album since 'Heaven' and 'Gold' in 2023 and she still ain't got one miss. The Home Of Everything R&B 🏡
MUSIC
Black Fans Welcoming BTS in Toronto: Rogers Stadium Arrival
BTS is taking over Toronto this week, and Black ARMY are part of the city’s growing excitement. From Nike’s BTS collaboration to two sold-out stadium shows, the culture surrounding ARIRANG reaches far beyond K-pop.
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B.I.G.’s Son Claims Grandma’s Will Changed Before Death
The Notorious B.I.G.'s son, Christopher Wallace Jr., claims his grandmother's will was drastically changed weeks before her death and is now bringing the matter to court. Christopher filed court docs saying his grandmother, Voletta Wallace, died in February 2025. He said 15 days before his grandmother died, Voletta signed an amendment to her will that cut out her grandchildren and appointed Wayne Barrow as executor. Christopher claims the signatures on the amendment seem facially inconsistent and warrant further scrutiny by an expert.
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FASHION
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.
BOOKS
Cynthia Erivo Dazzles on Harper’s Bazaar November Cover!
Cynthia Erivo for Harper's Bazaar US.
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Styling: Yashua Simmons
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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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BREAKING NEWS
Porsha Williams Begs Bravo to Bring Back NeNe Leakes
Porsha Williams expressed hope that NeNe Leakes could return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta following her cameo appearance on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, saying the energy that Atlanta has been missing would return with her.
Emily Sears Lime Green Lingerie
Australian model Emily Sears is giving the world a peek Down Under. The 41-year-old stripped down to her undies, a lime green floral-print lingerie set that barely covers her privates. It's no wonder she's scored magazine features in GQ and Maxim and flaunted her looks in music videos.
Lauryn Hill on Citizen Magazine
Lauryn Hill by Jessica Madavo for Citizen Magazine. Creative Direction: Henrietta. Editor's Note: Danielle Powell Cobb. Head of Production: Natalia T. Special Advisor: Vanessa Kingori. Lead Wardrobe: Raheem. Supporting Wardrobe: Umesi. Makeup: Camara Unique. Hair: Raheem, Aicha Professional Hair.
Angie Nixon’s Shocking Florida Primary Upset Victory
Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon entered Florida's Democratic Senate primary Tuesday as the clear underdog against Alex Vindman, a nationally known former Army officer with a massive fundraising advantage. Then the ballots were tallied. Nixon, 42, defeated Vindman in a stunning victory, winning 56% of the vote. The win put a Democratic Socialist on the November ballot in a state where Republicans have dominated statewide politics for years.
Timbaland Sued by DJ Over Alleged Nepotism Claims
Timbaland is being dragged to court by a DJ who claims he was fired from the Timbaland and Missy Elliott tour shortly before it was scheduled to start and the DJ says he believes nepotism is at play. DJ E Feezy claims he was fired to clear the way for Timbaland's son to replace him. The DJ was to be paid 4K per show for a total of 120K over the course of the tour.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Eva Marcille Tells Claressa Shields Keep It Cute
Eva Marcille is warning Claressa Shields to back off after the boxer unloaded on Atlanta radio host Mz. Shyneka Richardson. Shields went after Richardson's appearance, career and former marriage in a series of videos following their uncomfortable Streetz 94.5 FM interview.
Suge Knight Confronts Tupac Murder Trial Witness
Suge Knight is calling BS on the Tupac Shakur murder trial, saying one of the witnesses taking the stand isn't telling the real story. Suge flat-out denies James McDonald's claim that he worked for Death Row Records. What's more, Suge claims McDonald is an FBI informant and says he was never his head of security, arguing there'd be plenty of proof if McDonald really worked for him.
Keefe D Returns to Court Day 3 in Tupac Murder Case
The murder trial for alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane "Keefe D" Davis rolls into its third day Wednesday and you can watch the courtroom action live right here. Keefe is accused of planning the legendary rapper's murder and allegedly producing the gun used to kill Tupac though prosecutors say he wasn't the trigger man that fateful night.
Flo Anthony, Legendary Black Gossip Columnist, Dies at 74
Media Take Out joins the entire culture in mourning the passing of trailblazing entertainment columnist, syndicated radio host, and author Flo Anthony, who has passed away at the age of 74.
Black Radio Hosts Who Shaped Culture
For generations, Black broadcasters used the airwaves to introduce new artists, challenge the status quo, build community and cultivate some of the most iconic voices in American media. Before podcasts and social media, Black radio was where culture lived and thrived. From breaking racial barriers to fighting for the blues, our disc jockeys made history.
Laila! on Angel: R&B Rising Star 2026
Laila! just dropped Angel with Teezo Touchdown, a song she wrote and produced herself, and it already caught SZA's ear. SZA showed love by sharing it to her story, a real co-sign for one of the brightest young voices in R&B right now.
Jalen Brunson Surprises Fat Joe at NYC Party
A little jet lag wasn't gonna stop Jalen Brunson from pulling up to his friend Fat Joe's star-studded birthday party for the ultimate surprise. The NBA champ was in the Los Angeles area attending teammate Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' wedding in Malibu on Saturday. But JB wasn't going to let a few thousand miles make him miss his buddy's bday, so he hopped on a plane and flew back east on Sunday.
FASHION
FASHION
Savannah James: Hermès Milan Refused To Serve Me
Savannah James' Hermès story in Milan exposes the cold truth about luxury fashion: wealth doesn't buy respect.
WOMEN
Drake Surprises Women with Cash and Cars
Drake surprises women at the 'Stronger Women, Stronger Drinks' event with over $1 million in cash, Maybachs, and luxury G-Wagons.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ESPYS 2026 Red Carpet Fashion Guide
Catch the latest ESPYS 2026 red carpet fashion! See how top athletes and entertainers dressed to impress at this star-studded event in NYC.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Angela Bassett, 67, Looks Amazing in Stylish Dress
Angela Bassett, 67, looked absolutely breathtaking at the opening night of The Whoopi Monologues at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, wearing a stunning high-contrast black and white two-piece ensemble with 3D floral embellishments and a graphic print maxi skirt.
GOOD READS
BOOKS
Lauryn Hill on Citizen Magazine
Lauryn Hill by Jessica Madavo for Citizen Magazine. Creative Direction: Henrietta. Editor's Note: Danielle Powell Cobb. Head of Production: Natalia T. Special Advisor: Vanessa Kingori. Lead Wardrobe: Raheem. Supporting Wardrobe: Umesi. Makeup: Camara Unique. Hair: Raheem, Aicha Professional Hair.
BOOKS
Akwayamar on ELLE UK Cover August 2026
Kenya Hunt styled a feature for Elle UK with stylist Rudy Simbabetty and nail artist Delphine Aiss. The editorial team collaborated to create a cohesive look featuring expertly coordinated styling and manicure work that complemented the overall aesthetic of the publication's latest issue.
BOOKS
MS Jwilly on LA Times Envelope August 2026
Makeup: Cherish Brooke Hill
Hair: Miles Jeffries Hair
Loc Install: Hair by Ash Nicole
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King of Bingo on Flaunt Magazine August 2026
kingofbingo for Flaunt Magazine. Stylist: thevonford
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BEAUTY TRENDS
BEAUTY
Vivica A. Fox Shuts Down Age Critics: I Do My Best
Vivica A. Fox opened up about beauty standards in Hollywood, saying she's comfortable in her skin despite pressures to maintain a youthful appearance. The 61-year-old actress emphasized that aging is a beautiful thing and that people should allow women to age normally.
BEAUTY
Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion Share Makeup-Free Vacation Photos
Solange Knowles and Megan Thee Stallion trade the noise of the industry for open water. The Houston natives share a serene look at their restorative vacation.
BEAUTY
Chrissy Teigen’s Shocking New Look Revealed
Chrissy Teigen debuted a shocking new face at a 60th birthday bash this week, appearing with a dramatically different jawline, cat-like eye lift, and deep tan that left fans barely recognizing her as the woman who married John Legend.
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.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Ciara & Russell Wilson’s $45M California Mansion
Ciara and Russell Wilson's lavish $45M California mansion features 30,000 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, 13 baths, a football field, recording studio, and more!
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Are Toasters Obsolete in Modern Kitchens?
In many modern kitchens, counter space has become a premium, and one Tasting Table writer argues that the traditional slot toaster no longer justifies the room it takes up. The core of the argument is that a single-use appliance has become less practical
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.
MOVIES & TV
MUSIC
MUSIC
Cleo Sol on The Home of Everything R&B
Cleo Sol dropped 'Gentlewoman' today, 5 years to the day since 'Mother'. Cover is a nod to it too. This is her first solo album since 'Heaven' and 'Gold' in 2023 and she still ain't got one miss. The Home Of Everything R&B 🏡
LIFESYTLE
LOVE SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
Why Couples Need The Money Talk
Before the matching pajamas and joint trips, couples must have real conversations about debt, credit, and financial compatibility.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Floyd Mayweather’s $18.5M Miami Mansion Sold
A gorgeous Miami Beach mansion once owned by decorated boxer Floyd Mayweather has recently been sold for $18.5 million, which is nearly $3 million shy of what Mayweather originally sold it for in November 2024. The 10,818-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, a movie room, a game room, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop, and much more. The home boasts a grand spiral staircase, formal sitting room, impressive kitchen with beautiful island and modern stainless steel appliances, and multiple guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Black Cancer Support Resources and Services
Discover crucial support resources and services for Black cancer patients, addressing disparities and ensuring comprehensive care.
Technology
TECHNOLOGY
Sasha Brookner and Veteran Publicists on Social Media PR
A roundtable of five veteran publicists, including Sasha Brookner and Fairley McCaskill, unpacks how direct digital access is shaping reputation management.
MOVIES & TV
Transformers x Avengers Endgame Stop Motion Portal Scene Breakdown
A masterfully crafted stop-motion sequence swaps Earth's mightiest heroes for the towering defenders of Cybertron in an epic recreation of the Avengers portal scene.
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Janet Jackson Engaged to Louis Farrakhan’s Grandson Son
BlkCosmo has learned that Janet Jackson may be heading down the aisle for the fourth time, with the lucky man being Mustapha Farrakhan, the son of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, ahead of her 60th birthday celebration.
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Bryshere Gray, Sidney Starr, Leaked Tape
Empire’s Bryshere Gray Groceries Ate By Transgender Reality Star Sidney Starr in Leaked Tape
Empire star and transgender reality star Sidney Starr linked up for Onlyfans collaboration. The two posted a few videos of Sidney tossing Bryshere’s salad, givin