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Nia Long and Larenz Tate reunite to reprise their iconic “Love Jones” roles in Walmart holiday campaign
NIA Long and Larenz Tate have reunited to reprise their iconic roles as Nina Mosley and Darius Lovehall from the beloved 1990s classic...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Beyoncé ranked No. 1 greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard: “The reasons she captured the top spot were beyond numerous"
BEYONCÉ has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, securing the No. 1 spot on the magazine's list of the 25...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Cynthia Erivo shares advice on rejection with young interviewer who missed out on "Wicked" role: “What is for you, will come to you”
DURING her press run for the Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo had a touching moment with a young interviewer, who sought guidance on how to...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Kerry Washington receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: "Feeling like the luckiest girl in the galaxy"
ACTRESS Kerry Washington was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday (Dec 2), marking a major milestone in her illustrious...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Kendrick Lamar claims entire top five spots on Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from surprise album "GNX", which also debuted at No. 1
Kendrick Lamar has taken over the Billboard Hot 100 this week, occupying all five spots in the top five with tracks from his surprise...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Issa Rae celebrated with intimate lunch in London ahead of receiving prestigious Leader of Change award at the British Fashion Awards
Issa Rae, the American actress, writer, producer, and serial entrepreneur, was celebrated with an intimate lunch in London ahead of the...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Eddie Murphy’s son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter announce their engagement: “God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny”
IN an exciting new chapter for Hollywood's elite, Martin Lawrence's daughter, Jasmin, is set to marry Eddie Murphy's son, Eric, making...
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Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Mariah Carey earns up to $3 million annually in royalties from "All I Want for Christmas Is You" as holiday classic marks 30th anniversary
MARIAH Carey, the undisputed "Queen of Christmas," continues to rake in millions annually from her 1994 holiday classic, All I Want for...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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Damon Wayans Jr. teams up with dad Damon Wayans and daughters to dance to Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up”
DAMON Wayans Jr. recently teamed up with his father, comedian and actor Damon Wayans, and his daughters for an impromptu dance to...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Solange and Tina Knowles star in Gucci holiday campaign together: “It was such a joy doing this with my beautiful daughter”
SOLANGE Knowles and her mother, Tina Knowles, come together for a new Gucci holiday campaign, showcasing the power of family during the...
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Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Issa Rae expands her entrepreneurial empire with Somerville, a new restaurant celebrating Black culture in South Central LA
ISSA Rae is adding another title to her growing list of entrepreneurial ventures: restaurateur. The actress, writer, producer, and...
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Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Stormzy buys 100 bouquets from Black-owned flower company after owner accuses "top UK brand" of stealing her brand’s identity
Stormzy has thrown his weight behind a small business owner, Eni Awoyemi, after she accused a prominent UK brand of copying her business...
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Meet the 10-Year-Old who plays young Elphaba in Wicked: “My agent called at midnight to tell me I got the part, but I was asleep”
KARIS Musongole, a 10-year-old actress from Manchester, has described her experience playing the young Elphaba in the highly anticipated...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Madame Tussauds honours actress Leticia Wright and her “Black Panther” character with wax figures across three of their locations
MADAME Tussauds has honoured British actress Letitia Wright and her iconic Black Panther character, Shuri, with the unveiling of three...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Muni Long gives young fan the ultimate surprise on The Jennifer Hudson show and together they sing "Made For Me"
TATUM, a young online sensation known for her viral clips of singing popular songs in the car with her dad, recently had a moment she’ll...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Jasmine Badie shares emotional moment as she reflects on choreographing Sabrina Carpenter’s sold out Arena Tour: "You did it"
CHOREOGRAPHER Jasmine Badie recently took a moment to reflect on her extraordinary achievement after choreographing Sabrina Carpenter’s...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Keke Palmer reflects on how a voicemail from Will Smith as a teenager changed the trajectory of her career and strengthened her family bond
Keke Palmer recently opened up about how a voicemail from Will Smith, received when she was a teenager, changed the trajectory of her...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Stormzy and Adidas launch new online platform designed to help Black youth access careers within the football industry
STORMZY has once again partnered with Adidas as part of the #MerkyFootball initiative, launching an innovative online platform designed...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Sir Lewis Hamilton secures 2nd place at Las Vegas Grand Prix after 10th place start: “Always a good time fighting up the grid”
SIR Lewis Hamilton has proven once again that he's a master of recovery, producing a spectacular drive from 10th on the grid to finish in...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland attend Michelle Williams' opening night on Broadway: "Ride or die friends who support and love each other"
REUNION ON BROADWAY: Beyoncé, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland IN A powerful display of friendship and sisterhood, Beyoncé, Kelly...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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