Tag: Celebrities

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.

Some of the biggest names in music, television, film and sports are celebrating their big 5-0 in 2026, and quite a few of them have us questioning how that's even possible. From the voices behind songs we still have in rotation to actors who have been on our screens for decades, this year's birthday class is stacked. These days, 50 looks a lot different than it used to. These stars have Grammys, Emmys, NBA championships, classic records and unforgettable characters between them, and many are still adding new chapters to their careers.

Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson passed away in Jackson, MS, on Sept. 1. Her manager confirmed her death in a statement, saying that the singer-songwriter transitioned peacefully at home, surrounded by family, close friends, and her manager. In addition to 19 solo studio albums, Wilson also recorded with some of the industry's top artists, including The Roots, Wynton Marsalis and Elvis Costello. In 2001, Time called her America's Best Singer. Cassandra Wilson was 70 years old.