Explore how iconic Black actresses like Karyn Parsons walked away from Hollywood fame to build game-changing secondary careers.

Music producer Tay Keith had yet to resolve his legal battle with Sexyy Red over royalties he claimed he was owed at the time of his death. According to court docs, Tay sued Sexyy back in March 2026, claiming he produced 13 songs for her in 2024, including Pound Town. Tay claimed Sexyy's song made millions from sales and streaming but he says he never got paid for his services.

Chris Brown's civil trial over a 2020 dog attack was derailed this week after a Los Angeles judge declared a mistrial when a juror was found to have researched the case outside court. The lawsuit was filed by Maria Avila, who says one of Brown's dogs attacked her in 2020, leaving her with serious injuries including disfigurement and nerve damage.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sits down with Variety to discuss taking control of his Marvel career with Wonder Man, choosing rest over constant hustle, and his next dramatic roles.

Michelle Obama has beautifully modeled an unusually thick skin throughout her historic eight years in the White House and her subsequent multi-million dollar global book tours, but even the strongest women have their breaking points when subjected to relentless, targeted harassment.

Reparations have become one of the most debated local policy efforts in the country. Still, around the U.S., local leadership and activists are banding together to deliver what they say is just payment to the descendants of chattel slavery.