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Actress Paige Hurd and Charlotte Hornets player Royce O’Neale officially said “I Do” in a luxury fairy tale castle wedding in New York. The two tied the knot on Saturday, July 18 in Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York. The couple told PEOPLE that their wedding was everything they hoped for “a fairy tale” that […]
This September, class will be in session for the new class of Hillman College students. Ahead of its release, Netflix dropped some first-look photos of its new reboot of the beloved sitcom, A Different World, and what viewers can expect. The upcoming series is a reboot of NBC’s The Cosby Show spinoff— that originally followed […]
Marlon Wayans' versatile career spans comedy, drama, and horror - a must-watch for any fan of the iconic actor.
A Black-owned hair extension brand that raised the scale with beauty solutions is debuting in Sephora, and it is pretty historic. Ruka Hair, a Black-owned biotech and beauty company that creates high-quality hair extensions, wigs and braiding hair, announced on Wednesday that it will launch in Sephora. They are the first hair extension brand in […]
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at Box Office, First Biopic to Hit Milestone Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to make history nearly two decades after his passing. The Lionsgate biopic, Michael, has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, becoming the first biopic to achieve this milestone. The movie, depicting the life and journey of the […]
A family that has funded scholarships for African American students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington for nearly 30 years is moving its endowment to Howard University after refusing to change scholarship language to comply with new state policy. The scholarship honors the late Dr. Leroy W. Upperman, a prominent Wilmington physician. The endowment, […]
A trio of sisters with legacy in their pumping in their bloodstream just announced the release of their debut album, with a nostalgic, soul pop hit single to promote it. In August, The Womack Sisters announced that their self-titled debut will be released through Daptone Records. BG, Zeimani, and Kucha Womack are the daughters of […]
After two months in theaters, Lionsgate’s Michael has grossed $977 million worldwide, surpassing Oppenheimer and becoming the highest-grossing biopic of all time. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson as his superstar uncle Michael Jackson. The movie earned a biopic record of $217 million on its opening weekend in late April. The movie […]
Druski has come a long way from posting skits on Instagram to commanding one of Black entertainment’s biggest stages. RELATED: 2026 BET Awards: Eva Marcille, Muni Long, Teyana Taylor, Lizzo & More RELATED: 10 Unforgettable BET Awards Moments That Still Have Everyone Talking What started with viral characters like “Kyle Rogger” and his hilarious “Coulda […]
Fans Honor Michael Jackson on 17th Anniversary of His Death Seventeen years ago, the whole world stopped as we all heard the news of losing one of the most influential entertainers of all time. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication while preparing for his “This Is It” comeback tour residency […]
Beyoncé Reveals Why Jay-Z Combed Out After 8 Years Locs in Cécred Doc After Jay-Z’s fro reveal became one major highlight of the Root’s Picnic, Beyoncé gave a glimpse into the rapper’s hair care process and how the transformation brought the entire family together. For eight years, the Brooklyn-born rapper sported thick, freeform wicks as […]
Tank, the magnetic frontwoman of Grammy-winning collective Tank and the Bangas, is bringing her tour to the Triangle for a Juneteenth show that promises soul, poetry, and pure celebration. The group performs Saturday, June 20, at Cat’s Cradle Backyard in Carrboro, North Carolina. For Tank, the date marks more than another stop on a packed […]
