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Amy Winehouse: Black Music’s Tragic Legacy
This year marks the 20th anniversary of British artist Amy Winehouse's iconic Back to Black album. The project that catapulted Winehouse to stardom was an infusion of soul, R&B and jazz, with the help of Black American producer Salaam Remi. But Black music didn't just inspire Winehouse's second album; it was the foundation for her entire career. However, underneath her amazing talent was a tremendous amount of pain.
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Jay Z’s Best Concert: NYPD Shutdown Attempt
Over 10,000 unticketed fans descended on the Bronx, aggressively rushing the gates and completely breaching security checkpoints, causing the NYPD and venue ownership to go into a total lockdown that nearly resulted in cancellation.
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Blue Ivy Carter’s Talents and Achievements
At just 14, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's eldest daughter has already built a résumé that reads like someone twice her age. Whether she's commanding a stadium stage, showing off her artistic talents or effortlessly becoming a fashion trendsetter, Blue continues to prove she's much more than the child of two music icons.
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Viral Waffle House Worker Turns Down $1M Record Deal
Waffle House better give Rockstar Riley a raise and a lifetime supply of waffles because the guy going viral for rapping his Waffle House-themed song says a seven-figure recording contract isn't enough to make him quit his day job. The viral rapper tells TMZ he would still work at Waffle House if a record label came to him with a million dollar deal.
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Jay-Z Nearly Canceled His Last Yankee Stadium Show
One hour after Jay-Z was supposed to be onstage Sunday night, almost half the Yankee Stadium crowd was still stuck outside the venue creating chaos. A few hundred people without tickets bum-rushed an entrance, prompting security to shut down all gates. At 10:15 PM, twenty thousand fans were lined up outside, and even A-listers like A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and Usher were locked out. Jay decided to wait rather than start late, not wanting to abandon fans still outside. Finally at midnight, they started the show, ending around 3 AM with fireworks.
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Rihanna Returns to the Stage And the Navy Wants More
Rihanna made a rare surprise appearance at Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium finale, performing "Run This Town" and "Bitch Better Have My Money" — then told the crowd five words the Navy will replay forever: "I miss this sh-t y'all.
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After 7 Music on [Magazine] Interview
So the prolific After7music came through with some R&B generational classics. Their mics are all the way live and they did not come to play. Real dope experience and conversation. Super appreciate the link up.
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Black Entrepreneurs: From HBCU to CEO Success
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been about more than getting a degree. They're places where Black students find community, build confidence, and sometimes meet future business partners. During Black Business Month, we're looking at graduates who took that foundation far beyond campus. Whether in biotech or beauty, entertainment or finance, these entrepreneurs saw problems, had ideas, and decided to build something of their own. Some became household names. Others are still growing their empires. But they all show what can happen when HBCU excellence meets entrepreneurship.
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Blueface Handcuffed During Police Stop With Chrisean Rock
Blueface and Chrisean Rock were pulled over by police in San Diego on Saturday night following his performance at Blu Temple, with the encounter captured during his livestream. Officers ordered the rapper and his crew out of their vehicle and temporarily handcuffed several people during the roadside stop. The reason for the traffic stop was not immediately clear from the video, and it was unknown whether any citations were issued.
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Rihanna on Elle USA: August 2026 Cover
Rihanna for Elle USA. Story by Roxane Gay. Stylist: Ill Jah Jah
Hair: Jawa Raw
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Paris Jackson Reveals Shocking Childhood Secrets
Paris Jackson revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she didn't grow up playing at Neverland Ranch as many believed. The property was reserved for underprivileged children who couldn't afford major amusement parks. She was homeschooled there and could only enjoy the facilities on weekends after completing chores and homework. Jackson also shared that she didn't meet her biological mother, Debbie Rowe, until age fifteen, and explained that Michael Jackson made his children wear masks in public so they could experience normal activities anonymously. Following her father's death in 2009, she struggled socially after moving in with her grandmother, lacking peer interaction skills.