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KATSEYE Backlash: Fans Demand Answers Over Manon Bannerman’s Unexplained Absence
Fans demand answers as KATSEYE faces backlash following Manon Bannerman's sudden absence from Coachella and the group's Pinky Up promotional rollout.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
TLC Singer Chilli Clears Air on Michelle Obama Post & MAGA Donations
TLC's Chilli is setting the record straight! The R&B icon addresses the backlash over an accidental Michelle Obama post and clarifies her political donations.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Marie Brooke Leaves Baby at Sammie’s Door: Crystal Renay Defends
The situation escalated to a boiling point when Sammie was publicly accused by Marie Brooke of being an absentee father. In retaliation, his friend Crystal Renay (ex-wife of Ne-Yo) took to Instagram to defend him, releasing shocking home security footage.
MUSIC
Lizzo Strips Down, Confronts Her Former Self in Don’t Make Me Love U Video
Lizzo is putting it all out there -- in more ways than one. On Friday, the singer dropped her new song "Don't Make Me Love U" ... and looked good as hell as she bares both her body and soul in the music video! In the visual for the emotional, the sin
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Michael B. Jordan Makes Oscar History with ‘Sinners’ Win
In one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 awards season, Jordan took home the Best Actor Oscar for his powerful performance in Sinners, where he played twin brothers Smoke and Stack in a southern vampire epic directed by Ryan Coogler.
CULTURE
12 African Artists to Watch in 2025
A new year in African music holds a lot of promise. It’s a time for musicians and listeners to rethink their creation and consumption...
MOVIES & TV
Celebrating Janet Hubert’s Birthday 🎉
Happy Birthday to the incomparable Janet Louise Hubert! Born on January 13, 1956, in Chicago, IL, Janet’s legacy in television and film is nothing...
VIDEOS
Doc Shebeleza Remembered as a Kwaito Pioneer
Acclaimed South Africankwaito artist Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at 51 after a lengthy illness.In his final weeks, Doc Shebeleza publicly appealed...
VIDEOS
Uganda’s Joshua Baraka is Creating Networks for East African Music
Uganda's Joshua Baraka has solidified his place as one of East Africa's brightest stars. Nowhere is this more evident than in his seven-track mixtape,...
NEWS
President Mahama Appoints First Batch of Ministers to Launch “Reset Ghana” Initiative
Update: This page has been updated with the most recent information as of 8 p.m. GMT Jan. 1, 2025.Ghanaian President John Mahama has submitted...
VIDEOS
The Essential Tracks You Should Listen to This Week
Every week, we highlight the top Afrobeats and African music releases through our best music column, Songs You Need to Hear This Week.Read ahead...
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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.
CAREER & FINANCE
Navigating Identity in Multicultural Workspaces and Social Circles
In multicultural workspaces and social circles, code-switching is a complex phenomenon that reflects both personal identity navigation and societal expectations.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Damson Idris Breaks Up With Lori Harvey
Media Take Out has the absolute tea on the couple that had us all believing in fairy tales—until now! While Damson Idris and Lori Harvey have been the reigning king and queen of "Gen Z Black Love" for the past two years, sources tell us the "Snowfall" star may have officially moved on to a whole new aesthetic.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
IZA on VOGUE BRASIL April 2026
IZA, the Brazilian supermodel and actress, graces the April 2026 cover of IZA's home country's edition of Vogue. The visually striking editorial showcases IZA's effortless elegance and fashion-forward flair, solidifying her position as a global style icon for Black Cosmopolitans.
BOOKS
Sage Elsesser’s Style Shatters Gender Norms on Highsnobiety Magazine
Sage Elsesser is a multifaceted creative who refuses to be boxed in. The model and artist is using their platform to challenge traditional ideas around masculinity and gender expression, inspiring a new generation of liberated thinkers.