Aretha Franklin’s voice is recognized by millions, but her personal story remains less well known—by her own choice. In her 1999 memoir, From These Roots, the Queen of Soul opted to keep many of her life’s hardships private. The book largely omits details about pivotal and painful moments, including the loss of her mother when […]
Despite facing serious legal troubles, Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting back against accusations made in an NBC documentary. The 55-year-old music mogul has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the network, claiming that Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, which aired on Peacock last month, falsely accused him of murdering his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter. […]
Tracy Chapman made history as the first Black artist to receive a CMA Award for Song of the Year and has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Tufts University, her alma mater. Estimates of her net worth differ, with Celebrity Net Worth citing $6 million, while The Richest claims it’s $8 […]
In a remarkable display of creativity and determination, Nigerian fashion designer Liz Sanya set a new Guinness World Record by crafting the world’s largest sandal within a mere 72 hours. Starting on January 2nd, the Ibadan-born designer embarked on this ambitious project, and by January 4th, she had completed a massive pink clog measuring 4.8 […]
Oscar Robertson, also known as the “Big O,” is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players ever. He changed how people saw the role of a point guard, turning it from just passing the ball to being a powerful scorer and a key player in the team’s attack. Robertson started his impressive career at […]
