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BOOKS
Chiwetel Ejiofor on Esquire UK October 2026 Cover
Chiwetel Ejiofor covers Esquire UK for October 2026, celebrating the Oscar-nominated star of 12 Years a Slave.
BOOKS
Anok Yai on Vogue Brasil October 2026 Cover
Anok Yai covers Vogue Brasil for October 2026, the latest milestone for the supermodel discovered at Howard homecoming.
BOOKS
Tina Kunakey on Harper’s Bazaar Serbia October 2026 Cover
Tina Kunakey covers Harper’s Bazaar Serbia for October 2026 in an effortlessly chic fashion shoot from the French model.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Yella Beezy’s Son Secured After Rapper’s Life Sentence
Yella Beezy's baby mama says she's going to be there for their son after his life sentence while also lightly chastising the convicted murderer for his choice in friends. She mostly feels bad for their son, MJ, who is still trying to make sense of everything going on with his dad. But when I say he's blessed, I mean he has a village that loves him and won't miss a beat.
BOOKS
Leon Bridges on The Bitter Southerner October 2026 Cover
Leon Bridges covers The Bitter Southerner for October 2026, a homecoming for the Grammy-winning Fort Worth soul singer.
MUSIC
Soul Train Awards R&B Song of the Year Fan Vote 2026
For the first time, the Soul Train Awards are putting a category in the fans' hands. The R&B/Soul Song of the Year nominees are Kehlani's 'Folded,' Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need,' Brent Faiyaz's 'Butterflies,' Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller's 'It Depends,' Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis' 'Is It a Crime,' Justin Bieber's 'Yukon,' Tems' 'What You Need,' Bruno Mars' 'I Just Might,' Tyla's 'Chanel,' and Daniel Caesar's 'Who Knows.' Voting is open on BET.com until October 16.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
HBCU Homecoming Guide: Celebrate Black Excellence
Homecoming season is here, and historically Black colleges and universities across the country are the place to be. We're talking football, marching bands, packed yards, sold-out concerts, step shows, tailgates and parties that bring the city to life. From Southern University's Nobody Does It Better theme to Alabama State's Evolution of a Hornet, Texas Southern's Mission 99, and Howard's I Am My Ancestor's Wildest Dreams, each school brings unique energy. Atlanta's SpelHouse and Clark Atlanta celebrate together, while FAMU honors The Hill, North Carolina A&T marks its Centennial Edition, and Hampton ignites the Blue and White. Whether it's tailgates at Reliant Stadium, the Marching 100 at Bragg, or Yardfest at the Mecca, homecoming brings generations of students, alumni and community together for unforgettable celebrations of legacy, pride and tradition.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tiger Woods Changes Plea Months After Florida Crash
Tiger Woods is headed back to court today, where he is expected to change his plea in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash in Florida. The golf legend previously pleaded not guilty after being charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
High-Stakes Blackjack Drama at Paris Casino
Offset was seeing red at the blackjack table in Paris, going off on casino staff during a heated high-stakes session. Video shows the rapper arguing with employees at a casino on the Champs-Élysées, repeatedly complaining other people were being allowed to play in what he considered his spot. Offset says he was betting ten thousand and twenty thousand at a time and demanded to be treated accordingly.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nathan Gallagher Wanted in Australia Below Deck Med
NSW Police released an image of the 28-year-old on Tuesday while asking the public for help locating him. Officers with the Ryde Police Area Command said Gallagher is wanted on an "outstanding arrest warrant," though they did not disclose what prompted the warrant.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Chris Brown’s Ex Diamond: Threatening & Harassment Claims
Chris Brown's ex and baby mama, Diamond Brown, claims the singer is making threats toward her new boyfriends in their bitter child support war. Diamond said her relationship with Chris ended two years ago and that he gets extremely angry when she dates other men. She claims he has made death threats against her recent boyfriend and his twin brother, and that both previous relationships broke up because of Chris's harassment. Diamond said Christopher's behavior has been harassing, disturbing her peace and feels extremely frightening. She is seeking basic adequacy to meet their child's needs but says Chris refuses to provide sufficient child support.