Tag: Whitney Houston
MUSIC
Dolly Parton on R&B: A Songwriter’s Legacy
Rest in peace to Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully today in Nashville at 80. She wrote "I Will Always Love You" in 1973 as a goodbye to her mentor Porter Wagoner. Elvis wanted to record it, but his manager demanded half the publishing, and Dolly turned him down. Twenty years later, Whitney Houston turned it into the biggest-selling single by a woman in history, and every dollar stayed Dolly's. Her family asks that donations be made to her Imagination Library in place of flowers.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Whitney Houston Iconic Looks You Can Own
Whitney Houston fans can now own pieces of her wardrobe as some of her most iconic outfits are set for auction, just in time for the late legend's birthday. Born Aug. 9, 1963, Houston would have turned 63 this year, and nearly 15 years after her death, the woman forever known as "The Voice" is still being celebrated through the music, fashion and unforgettable moments that made her a global superstar.
MUSIC
Dionne Warwick: Thank You For Showing Black Women Timeless Grace
A tribute to Dionne Warwick, celebrating her six-decade career, her quiet confidence, and her standard of elegance that inspires Black women.
CULTURE
Why These Black Actresses Slipped From The Spotlight
From Maia Campbell to Lark Voorhies, we look at the systemic pressures that derailed some of Hollywood's most promising Black actresses.
Brandy Reveals Her Last Conversation With Whitney Houston Before Death
R&B legend Brandy opens up about her final, poignant phone call with Whitney Houston just hours before her tragic death, sharing the heartbreaking advice she received.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Fela Kuti Awarded Posthumous Grammy
In a watershed moment, the Recording Academy has announced that the legendary Fela Kuti will be honored with the posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This historic recognition marks the first time an African artist has received this prestigious accolade.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Trump Pardon Broker Texts Shared by Boosie Badazz
Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kanye’s Ex-Employee Seeks $23M for Alleged Discrimination
Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jay-Z’s Close Friend Emory Jones Gets Trump Pardon
President Donald Trump officially granted a full presidential pardon to Emory "Vegas" Jones, the legendary executive and Roc Nation Head of Lifestyle, completely wiping out his federal drug conviction that kept him in prison for nearly 16 years.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Fashion Trainwrecks at the 2026 Emmys
The 2026 Primetime Emmys went off without a hitch on Monday. But before stars were handed that coveted award, they took to the red carpet to strut their stuff and show off their fits. Unfortunately, some attendees didn't exactly hit the mark, earning them a spot on our list of fashion trainwrecks of the night. While we know they all had the best intentions of serving and slaying, sometimes some outfits are just better left at the showroom.
FASHION
All Black Everything: What Black Excellence Wore To The 2026 Emmy Awards
Photo by John Shearer/WireImage From actresses with starring roles to...