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Niyo Malik on The Narrative Magazine January 2026 Breaks Barriers With a Bold Cover Moment
Niyo Malik lands on The Narrative Magazine dated January 3, 2026, signaling growing influence across fashion and creative media while representing a new wave of Black talent gaining visibility and reshaping how emerging voices are celebrated.
FASHION
Estée Lauder x The Cut NYC Dinner
The Cut and Estée Lauder hosted an elegant dinner in New York City celebrating Nia Long as Estée Lauder's first-ever brand ambassador in North America. The event, titled "The Power of Her," paid tribute to Nia Long's influence as a cultural icon and symbol of modern beauty, emphasizing the evolving concept of representation and beauty in the industry.
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 $600K in 2020.
CULTURE
Mattel Honors Aaliyah’s 46th Birthday with an Iconic Barbie Doll Release
As the world commemorates what would have been Aaliyah’s 46th birthday, fans are thrilled by the announcement of a Signature Barbie Doll from Mattel,...
CULTURE
20 Photos of LL Cool J and Simone Smith’s Relationship Over the Years
Actor LL Cool J and date Simone Johnson arrive at the 1988 American Music Awards party. This photo appears on page 58-59 in Frank...
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Mario Van Peebles at 68: A Hollywood Visionary
Date of Birth: January 15, 1957
Celebrating his 68th birthday this year, Mario Van Peebles continues to be a trailblazer in Hollywood. Known for his...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Tom Sandoval Faces Shocking Abuse Claims From Ex
Tom Sandoval's ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson accused him of repeatedly abusing her and filed for a domestic violence restraining order, though a judge denied her request days later.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
A$AP Rocky on Drake’s Diss and Rihanna Drama
A$AP Rocky thinks it's really weird Drake's still seemingly hung up on Rihanna and he feels it's about time everyone just moves on with their lives. The rapper ripped Drake during an interview on The Jason Lee Show, saying it's weird that he and Rihanna have moved on but Drake is still strung up on that. Rocky says it's especially intense because of smear campaigns on the internet with fans running with their own narratives.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Drake’s $1M Ladies’ Night: Cash & Cars Giveaway
Drake turned ladies' night into payday, dropping more than one million dollars on women at his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks bash. Drizzy hosted the third annual event Tuesday night at Toronto's Casa Loma, where ten women each scored fifty thousand dollars, while six others received one hundred thousand apiece.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Atlanta Mayor Criticizes EYL Over Invest Fest
For five years, Atlanta has been the home of Earn Your Leisure's Invest Fest—but that partnership may be on the rocks. After co-founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings accused the city of providing little to no support over the years, Mayor Andre Dickens is breaking his silence on the diss and the threat of the festival packing its bags.
BOOKS
Usher on Architectural Digest: August 2026 Cover
Usher by Frank Frances Studio for Architectural Digest. Story by Jewel Wicker Show. Stylist: Yashua Simmons