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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Black Icons Who Collaborated With Dolly Parton

Beyoncé brought Dolly Parton into "Cowboy Carter," featuring her on the "Dolly P" interlude and the song "Tyrant." She also reimagined Parton's classic "Jolene," creating a full-circle moment between two generations of female music icons. Whitney Houston recorded Parton's "I Will Always Love You" for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack in 1992, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
FASHION

Beyoncé x Levi’s: Black Glamour Reigns

Beyoncé's Levi's ad honors Black glamour history, with critics like Piers Morgan missing Marilyn Monroe's own influences from Black icons Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker.
CULTURE

Whitney’s Did The Nicki Pose Challenge First

Whitney Houston’s iconic pose, featured on her “My Love Is Your Love” promo CD sampler from 1998, predates the viral Nicki Minaj challenge. The photo, taken near Whitney’s home, exudes quiet power. Fans now recognize Whitney as the original influencer.
CAREER & FINANCE

Hip-Hop Crown’s $595k Value

Photographer Barron Claiborne's "King of New York" portrait of Biggie Smalls, taken days before his death, features an iconic $6 plastic crown. Despite initial doubts, Biggie signed it. The crown later sold for nearly $600K in 2020.

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Tia Kola on GQ France September 2026

Tia Kola by Sekyii for GQ France. Stylist: Edemdl. Celebrity Stylist: Djibbzz. Grooming: Kenya Vallet. Barber: Medecin Barber. Visual Editor: Dior Sow. Senior Entertainment Editor: Winta Gme.
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Tupac’s Family Speaks After Keffe D Verdict

Tupac Shakur's sister wiped away tears in a Las Vegas courtroom Monday as a jury convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis of first-degree murder in the rapper's 1996 killing, bringing a long-awaited legal milestone for Shakur's family nearly three decades after his death.
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J Fonz on The Gentleman Cover September 2026

J Fonz groomed by Mta 1995 by Jerry Amadi Pradon Dop for The Q Gentleman. A stunning showcase of grooming excellence featuring meticulous attention to detail, premium product application, and masterful styling techniques that elevate the overall aesthetic and presentation to perfection.
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Bernice King on Nolan Wells Drowning Case

For Bernice King, the unanswered questions surrounding Nolan Wells' death have a painful familiarity. They take her back 57 years to the death of her uncle and Martin Luther King Jr.'s only brother, the Rev. A.D. King, who was found dead in his swimming pool in July 1969. Both were strong swimmers with bruised foreheads and no water in their lungs.
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Aliyah on Tomorrow Magazine Cover 2026

Aliyah's Interlude for Tomorrow Magazine. Co-Producer: Mars Roots Makeup: Bad Boy Rory Editor: Mars Roots PR: Dom Lynn
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