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Miss USA 2026 Justus Kelley Wins Historic Crown
Justus Kelley makes history at the 75th Miss USA pageant in Miami, becoming the first married mother and oldest contestant to win the crown.
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Rihanna Returns to Barbados with Her Children on Rihanna Drive
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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HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Amber Rose Rejects Traditional Advice on Race for Her Kids
Amber Rose explains why she won't teach her children they must work twice as hard because of their race, sparking a parenting debate.
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Songhoy Blues’ ‘Héritage’ is a Beautiful Tribute to Malian Music of the Past and Present
From Cairo, I connect with Oumar Touré and Garba Touré, who answer from their home in Bamako, as Garba's live guitar fills the background....
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Darkoo vs. Mr. P Over Sabotaging the Release of Her Latest Song, “Focus On Me.”
The Nigerian music scene often finds itself entangled inlegal disputes. Recently, Nigerian British artist Darkoo accused Mr. P, part of the duo P-Square, of...
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Mattel Honors Aaliyah’s 46th Birthday with an Iconic Barbie Doll Release
As the world commemorates what would have been Aaliyah’s 46th birthday, fans are thrilled by the announcement of a Signature Barbie Doll from Mattel,...
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20 Photos of LL Cool J and Simone Smith’s Relationship Over the Years
Actor LL Cool J and date Simone Johnson arrive at the 1988 American Music Awards party. This photo appears on page 58-59 in Frank...
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Celebrate Their 9-Year-Old Son’s Birthday
Kandi Burruss now has a nine-year-old–her son Ace Tucker just got closer to double digits. The family of six celebrated the only boy of...
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Mother-Daughter Bonding: Exclusive Photos of Marjorie and Lori Harvey
She gets it from her mama. Over the last few years, Marjorie Harvey and daughter Lori have become one of the culture’s favorite mother-daughter duos....