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Paul Tazewell Makes History as First Black Man to Win Oscar for Best Costume Design

Veteran costume designer Paul Tazewell has become the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. He earned the prestigious honor for his work on the musical film Wicked...

Wendy Williams Speaks Out Against Conservatorship and Assisted Living Conditions

Wendy Williams is continuing to challenge the conservatorship controlling her life and the conditions of the assisted living facility where she currently resides. In a five-minute phone interview on...

Inside the Life of Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Private Husband of Nearly 60 Years

Carl Dean, born on July 20, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, was the devoted husband of country music icon Dolly Parton. The couple’s enduring marriage spanned nearly six decades until...

Primary Wave Might Buy Notorious B.I.G.’s Music Catalog

Following the recent passing of Violetta Wallace, the mother of the famous rapper The Notorious B.I.G., there’s news about a big deal involving her son’s music. Reports indicate that a...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Responds with Wit to Racist Provocation on Social Media

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has once again found himself the target of racial harassment for simply fulfilling his duties. Despite the challenges, Scott has opted to address these incidents with...

2025 Oscar: Historic Wins for Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell

Paul Tazewell etched his name in the annals of Oscar history during the star-studded 2025 Academy Awards, clinching the Best Costume Design accolade for his mesmerizing work on “Wicked.”...

Michael Jordan’s High School Love Letter Hits Auction, Bidding Surpasses $12K

A handwritten love letter from a young Michael Jordan to his high school girlfriend is now up for auction, with bidding already exceeding $12,000. The rare piece of memorabilia is listed in the 2025...

Zendaya Joins Cast of Shrek 5 as DreamWorks Unveils Teaser Trailer

Zendaya is adding another major role to her already impressive résumé, joining the cast of DreamWorks’ Shrek 5. The highly anticipated sequel is set to hit theaters on December 23, 2026, marking the...

Jaguar Wright Receives ‘Defender of Freedom’ Award at Trump’s Black History Month Event

Singer and outspoken critic Jacqueline “Jaguar” Wright was honored with the “Defender of Freedom” award at the “Celebrate American Exceptionalism” gala, an event tied to the...