Source: Studio-Annika / Getty Christmas is almost here and it’s time to dig into those Black Christmas movies! It’s never too early to put on your coziest pajamas and socks and snuggle up on the couch to your favorite Christmas movies. MORE: Thanksgiving Mac & Cheese Photos Go Viral As Black Twitter Drags The Whitest Versions Although the picking of appropriate movies that showcase black and brown actors may be slim, representation has improved over the years and we want to make sure you have options that tell our stories but also fill you with holiday cheer. According to a…
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Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Antonio “L.A.” Reid, the Grammy Award-winning music executive who influenced the careers of stars like Usher, P!nk, and Mariah Carey, has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by former Arista A&R Vice President Drew Dixon. According to court documents obtained by the New York Times, Dixon alleges that the music mogul assaulted her twice when she was employed under Arista in the early 2000s. The music producer and activist claims that Reid “retaliated against her” after she rejected his sexual advances. Dixon, who oversaw the recordings of legendary hits made by stars like…
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Various / Various For most music lovers, the cover art is the visual gateway to their sonic sojourn. Before the first beat drops or word is uttered, that first impression is often the packaging for the album or cassette. Album art in itself often tells a story and sets the tone for the auditory journey. While the cover art’s impact has been diminished a tad in the digital times, in the analog era of tapes and vinyl, music fans would spend as much time dissecting the cover as they did the music. And in Hip-Hop…
Source: Courtesy / PBS Drake’s entertainment company DreamCrew executive produced PBS’s upcoming docuseries titled “A Brief History of the Future.” The series takes a fresh approach to exploring potential solutions to our existential threats. Read more about the exciting series inside. Drake is making more moves into TV and film. On Oct. 26, PBS announced the upcoming docuseries, “A Brief History of the Future,” which is Executive Produced by Drake’s Emmy Award-winning non-traditional entertainment company, DreamCrew. The six-part documentary series aims to help viewers imagine and work toward a better tomorrow. Hosted by futurist Ari Wallach, “A Brief History of…
Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty Not just any mom, but a cool mom! As if Rihanna couldn’t get any hotter, here she is stunting in the most fabulous maternity looks. The superstar and her boo A$AP Rocky just reportedly had their second child. The stylish couple didn’t hesitate to get these fits off throughout both pregnancies. Take a look at a gallery of her best maternity looks inside. The 35-year-old singer and entrepreneur is noted as a fashion icon. Her consistent slay is not surprising considering she’s been doing just that her entire career. Rihanna has made it her mission to transform…
Source: Courtesy / Starz Tommy makes bold moves to connect CBI directly with the Cartel as he hustles to stay ahead of the many adversaries out for his blood. Diamond is forced to make a decision that has dire consequences. DIAMOND & JENARD SAMPSON (& SHANTI) Diamond wakes up to Gianna cooking breakfast for the two of them. While they ate, Gianna admitted to knowing who Diamond was. She told him that although they were having fun, Leon comes first and she must always protect him. She went on to tell Diamond that he can’t have a negative impact on…
MadameNoire Featured Video Love Is Blind Season 5 stars Lydia Velez Gonzalez and James Milton Johnson IV are still happily married, but the lovebirds are currently living in two completely different states to pursue their dreams. “Right now we’re really focused on our careers — I got a new job, it just started a month ago, he has a new job, has been there for a year but he just got relocated to Long Beach actually,” Gonzalez told Entertainment Weekly during an exclusive interview Oct. 16. “We are trying to get used to this new schedule and he’s also doing…
Joe Biden hits 1,000 days in office this week – but he has spent at least 300 of them either in Delaware or on holiday, Dailymail.com can reveal.He also spent 89 days at Camp David, the rustic presidential retreat in Maryland, and 74 days on trips overseas,Biden’s lack of time in Washington will fuel accusations from Republicans, and concerns among Democrats, that the 80-year-old president requires too much time off because of his age.In addition, as Biden reaches the 1,000-day mark, he has conducted fewer solo press conferences than any modern predecessor apart from Ronald Reagan, and a fraction of…
The White House on Wednesday said that ‘less then a handful’ of Americans have been taken in Gaza after the gruesome Hamas attack on Israel.It was just one small piece of information in volatile hostage situation that the White House admits consisted of very little hard data.’I’m not aware of any specific proof of life on any individual’ being held, White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters.’And I would say that the of the 17 … that we know are missing right now – and again, this is going to change, but right now, we think the number…
[photo/tennis.com/© Getty Images] In the world of sports, legends are born when young talents rise to the occasion and shine brightly on the biggest stages. Coco Gauff, the teenage sensation, has done just that by etching her name into the annals of tennis history. With her remarkable victory at the US Open, she has become the youngest American women’s champion at the tournament since the iconic Serena Williams in 1999. Gauff’s triumph not only symbolizes her immense talent but also highlights the continuing legacy of black excellence in sports. At just 17 years old, Coco Gauff has already established…