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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on TIME October 2026 Cover
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander covers TIME for October 2026, honoring the Oklahoma City Thunder star and NBA champion.
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Chrisean Rock Breaks Silence on Blueface Split
Chrisean Rock is opening up about her breakup with Blueface following a disturbing livestream in which the rapper appeared to push her during an argument about money and control.
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Black Celebrity Fall Street Style Guide
Black celebs have been showing up and out this fall in fits that prove they can keep the streets hot long after summer's warmth goes away. From Jaden Smith's leather jackets and heeled boots at Paris Fashion Week to Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's chic coordinated courtside looks, we are loving the street style that Black stars are rocking this fall.
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Yella Beezy Blocks Jail Call Evidence in Mo3 Murder Case
Before Yella Beezy was found guilty of hiring a hitman to kill Mo3, he asked a judge to block a three-way jail call involving the man who gunned down Mo3 from being used as evidence in his trial unless prosecutors specifically asked the judge outside of the jury's presence and got permission to admit it first. In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Beezy's legal team had argued that the call that happened just hours after the shooting was inadmissible hearsay.
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Dolly Parton’s Final Wishes: What She Requested Instead
Dolly Parton's family had a small, private ceremony for her in the days after her death. She was interred at the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville alongside her husband, Carl Dean.
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The Weeknd on GQ Hong Kong September 2026
The Weeknd discusses his latest projects and evolution as an artist with GQ Hong Kong. His personal grooming routine is maintained by Marc Cutz, who helps him maintain his signature aesthetic. The artist continues to push creative boundaries while collaborating with top-tier styling professionals.
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Soulja Boy Eyes 2028 Presidential Run
Soulja Boy is looking to crank things up in D.C. because the rapper is teasing a run for president in 2028. The Crank That hitmaker dropped a surprise announcement on Instagram Saturday, posting SOULJA BOY 2028 alongside a message about his plans to potentially trade the recording studio for the Oval Office. Soulja says he's focused on four major issues: economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education and the future of technology and artificial intelligence.
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Yahya on The Cut: September 2026 Cover
Styling by Jess Will
Styling assistant: Chardonnay T
Tailor: Zunyda
Production Assistant: Maiz Lawson
The Cut, Editor-in-Chief: I.R. Peoples
The Cut, Photo Director: Nono Elle
The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor: Berk Maran
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Liberia’s First Black Female President Story
Long before she made history as Africa's first elected female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was a political prisoner who faced severe persecution. Yet, every trial only sharpened her resolve. Around this time in 2011, her tireless fight for democracy earned her the Nobel Peace Prize—just days before Liberians overwhelmingly re-elected her to lead them into a era of stability.
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Tay Russell on The Pop Magazine September 2026
Stylist: Illjahjah
Hair: V Pinto Moreira
Nails: Abena Lopez Nails Tay Russell for The Pop Magazine. Stylist: Illjahjah, Hair: V Pinto Moreira, Nails: Abena Lopez Nails. A stunning editorial featuring expertly curated fashion, flawless hair styling, and impeccable nail art. Each element