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Black Creatives on TIME100 Creators List
The internet is full of content creators, but only a select few can say they've earned a spot on one of TIME's biggest annual lists. This year, the publication recognized more than a handful of Black digital stars who are shaping culture, influencing conversations, and redefining what it means to be an influencer with a meaningful platform in today's age.
CULTURE
Black Creatives on TIME100 Creators List
The internet is full of content creators, but only a select few can say they've earned a spot on one of TIME's biggest annual lists. This year, the publication recognized more than a handful of Black digital stars who are shaping culture, influencing conversations, and redefining what it means to be an influencer with a meaningful platform in today's age.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The Best Black Street Style at Paris Fashion Week
As we reach the end of Paris Fashion Week, we continue to be obsessed with all the mind-blowing sense of style displayed in the city. While celebrities have shown us how it's done at fashion events, the Parisian street style has been on another level. As always, we've been noticing and have to show you all the jaw-dropping looks. Here's the best Black street style we've seen at Paris Fashion Week.
MOVIES & TV
FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Biopic
Visionary artist FKA Twigs has been tapped to portray the legendary Josephine Baker in an upcoming biopic that will explore the trailblazer's extraordinary life and revolutionary impact.
WOMEN
Celebrate Black Mothers This Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is the perfect time to show the Black mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and community caregivers in your life how much you appreciate them. Here's how to make this year's celebration extra special.
SPOTLIGHT
How ‘Michael’ Tapped Into Black Music Icon Stories
The new Hulu biopic 'Michael' is the latest must-see exploration of a Black music icon's life and legacy. We break down why these stories matter so much to the culture.
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Taylor Frankie Paul Returns to SLOMW Amid Rehab Drama
Taylor Frankie Paul is returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for Season 5 following months of legal battles and wild allegations. The influencer is scheduled to film the Hulu show's intro over two days, though she will not join the rest of the cast for regular filming.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
HBCU Homecomings by the Numbers
It may only be mid-summer, but HBCU homecoming chatter is already taking over the timeline! On July 17, North Carolina A&T officially launched its 100-day countdown to the legendary "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," when a record-breaking 200,000 visitors are expected to flood Greensboro for the university's historic centennial celebration, setting the stage for one of the biggest Black cultural events of the year. From NC A&T's landmark 100th anniversary celebration to massive citywide takeovers at Howard University and Jackson State, HBCU homecomings continue to generate multi-million-dollar footprints, evolving into major corporate marketplaces year after year.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Soulja Boy Seeks DNA Test For Paternity Case
Soulja Boy is asking for a DNA test after his ex, Jackilyn Martinez, filed a lawsuit against him seeking support. According to court docs, Soulja isn't confident he is the father of 3-year-old KeAndre Cortez Way. The rapper also checked the boxes indicating he would split the costs of the pregnancy and the legal battle if it turns out he is the dad.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The Odyssey: Black Actors Overlooked in Film
The Odyssey is the biggest movie in the world, yet right-wing commentators insisted Christopher Nolan had gone woke by casting Black actors in prominent roles. But the reality is far different. Black actors appear briefly with minimal screen time. Travis Scott speaks the first words but that lasts ten seconds. Lupita Nyong'o plays two roles with only a few minutes of screen time. Corey Hawkins appears slightly longer as a despicable character. Zendaya gets minimal screen time looking upset. The imaginary woke takeover conservatives invented had far more Black representation than what Nolan actually delivered. He provided exactly what he always does: a movie as white as his previous films. The outrage was directed at a version of The Odyssey that never existed.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
YG Detained in Drakeo the Ruler Murder Investigation
Rapper YG had a run-in with cops Thursday morning during a SWAT response but was ultimately released. The Burbank Police Department responded around 7 AM PT. Cops were executing a search warrant for the investigation into Drakeo the Ruler's murder. The property is connected to YG, who had beef with the late rapper but has denied involvement. YG was not arrested, only detained during the search warrant and released. He was scheduled to perform that night against The Game in their Compton Forever VERZUZ battle.