Tag: Love

We all know about Black Hollywood couples who met on set and lived happily ever after, but some of these romances are way more surprising. From secret flings to co-stars who went from playing siblings to becoming spouses, Black Hollywood has given us some truly unexpected love stories. Some of these couples had us watching their onscreen chemistry without realizing the real romance was happening behind the scenes.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has come to hold a special place in Black folks' hearts over the years. So it's no wonder that news of her death on Tuesday has countless folks in our community mourning the beloved country music star. Parton passed away in Nashville, though no cause of death has been determined yet. She was 80. From her signature blonde hair and dimpled smile to her glamorous persona and sweet Southern belle accent, it's easy to see why Parton captured the love and adoration of our culture.

Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns met through mutual friends in Los Angeles about eight and a half years ago and were just friends initially. Their bond deepened when Towns' mother passed away from COVID-19 complications in 2020. Woods, who lost her father to cancer at nineteen, understood his grief. After his mother's death, Woods visited Towns in Minnesota, and they decided to explore a romantic relationship. Towns proposed on Christmas Eve, the same date Woods' parents got engaged. He designed her ring incorporating their birthstones and their parents' birthstones into the band, symbolizing the families joining together.

WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle after nearly eight years of marriage, calling the union irretrievably broken.

R&B legend Ginuwine is officially engaged to Miami realtor Jannette Escartin after a private proposal in Washington, D.C.

Looks like the The Millennium Tour Presents: Boys For Life Tour might’ve sparked more than nostalgia. J-Kwon and Diamond appear to have taken their rekindled connection to the next level while on tour together.