Tag: Black Excellence
BEAUTY
Mýa: Timeless, Intentional, and Still In Control
There’s something rare about longevity in R&B — especially the kind that doesn’t rely on controversy, reinvention gimmicks, or cultural shortcuts. Mýa has never needed any of that.
FASHION
Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG Alaska Drop
Sneakerheads rejoice! The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Alaska' drops this week, honoring the late visionary who shattered the glass ceiling for Black creatives in global fashion.
SPORTS
Howard University Women’s Swim Team Wins NEC Championship
The 2026 Howard University Women's Swimming and Diving Team shatters stereotypes and makes history by becoming the first HBCU program to win the NEC championship, proving Black excellence thrives in the water.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Sir Idris Elba: Legendary Actor Knighted at 53 for Film & Charity
At 53, Idris Elba has been officially knighted, becoming Sir Idris Elba. He joins an elite list of entertainers recognized for his outstanding contributions to film, television, and charity.
Featured
Essence Awards 2026: Serving LOOKS
Zendaya shut it DOWN wearing Whitney Houston's iconic white gown—pure fashion history on that blue backdrop. Everyone was runway realness from every angle: regal capes, gold floral accents, power shoulders, velvet drama. Black excellence dripping in
MOVIES & TV
Tichina Arnold Secures First-Look Deal With CBS Studios
Veteran actress Tichina Arnold is stepping behind the camera, securing an exclusive first-look deal with CBS Studios through Queen Light Productions.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Mary J. Blige on That Viral Burger King Commercial
Mary J. Blige opened up about her infamous Burger King chicken wrap commercial during a recent interview, saying it still hurts years later and that she does not find it funny despite years passing since it aired.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Future’s Ex Layla Sanad Addresses Child Support Rumors
Layla Sanad cleared the air after reports surfaced claiming she was taking Future to court over child support for their 9-year-old son, stating that Future has been present since their son's birth and consistently involved and provided for him.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Diamond & J-Kwon Reunite at Boys 4 Life Tour
Backstage at a stop on The Millennium Tour Presents: Boys 4 Life Tour in St. Louis, Diamond and J-Kwon were spotted reminiscing about their younger days, and it turns out J-Kwon was actually Diamond's first boyfriend before she later got involved with Lil Scrappy.
WOMEN
Kimora Introduces Ming & Aoki to Fashion World
Kimora Lee Simmons reunites with daughters Ming and Aoki for a new Old Navy x Christopher Rogers campaign, marking their first joint appearance since the Baby Phat era as they step forward as grown women continuing a generational fashion legacy
BOOKS
Soapmanwun and Teoni’s Notion Magazine Shoot 2026
Photographers Soapmanwun and Teoni take us on a journey through their creative process for a high-fashion editorial in Notion Magazine. Dive into the dynamic duo's inspiration, collaboration, and the magic that unfolds on set.