Tag: Celebrities

It's no secret that Raven-Symoné has said things over the years that made Black folks raise their eyebrows. But what often gets missed is that before she got where she is now, her journey was shaped by extreme discipline, intense parental control, body shaming, and a strenuous relationship with her father who helped build her career.

CultureCon was the place to be this weekend if you were in the mood to celebrate Black culture and level up! The annual celebration of creativity, community, and entrepreneurship brought out faces like Olandria Carthen, Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Pierre, Mahershala Ali, John Legend, and plenty more who dropped gems on everything from career evolution and personal growth to upcoming projects and so much more.

Milan Fashion Week continues to deliver stunning style moments from Black stars who are serving incredible looks. From Naomi Campbell strutting through Italy's streets in a brown silk gown with body jewelry to Cardi B's jaw-dropping zebra coat with fur trim and leopard-print heels, the fashion is undeniable. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade posed in elegant formal wear, while Ciara rocked a little black dress with chunky gold jewelry. Alton Mason impressed in a fitted pinstriped suit with lavender accents, and Yara Shahidi brought all-black sophistication to the Fendi show with yellow eyeshadow.

The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed against him is recanting her allegations, saying he never raped her and they have never even met. In a new court document, she walks back her claims entirely, stating there is no truth to any of her allegations and acknowledging her false accusations have caused Mr. Carter immense pain and suffering. She disclosed mental health conditions to her legal team before they filed the lawsuit in December 2024.

Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is not just the culmination of a Black artist's lifelong aspirations; it also encompasses the dreams of their friends and family. Veteran actress Nia Long was recently recognized by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in a celebratory affair in Los Angeles that brought out icons like Snoop Dogg, her Love Jones co-stars, Courtney B. Vance, and Terence Howard, as well as fellow collaborators and producers.

Fashion lovers, get in formation; New York Fashion Week is officially underway. From Sept. 10 – 15, designers, including LaQuan Smith, Sergio Hudson, Christian Siriano and Diane von Furstenberg, will show off their newest collections for Spring/Summer 2027. And where there is fabulous fashion, you can almost guarantee stylish stars will follow.