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Viola Davis Cheers Michael B. Jordan’s 2026 Actor Awards Victory

The 32nd annual Actor Awards had its big moment on March 1, and you could feel it in the air. Viola Davis, Hollywood legend, just couldn’t hide her excitement as she announced Michael B. Jordan as the...

Rihanna at 38: Lessons from Her Rise to Global Stardom

Rihanna turns 38 on February 20, 2026. The Barbadian-born artist is one of the most influential cultural figures of the 21st century. Her impact spans music, business, fashion, philanthropy, and...

Lil Poppa Dies at 25: The Talent, The Music, The Unfinished Story

Janarious Mykel Wheeler, known as Lil Poppa, has died at the age of 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on February 18, 2026. The rapper, born in Jacksonville, Florida, was...

Naomi Campbell Responds to Epstein File Release, Denies Any Wrongdoing

Supermodel Naomi Campbell firmly denies any involvement in criminal activity after the recent release of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S...

Owens Calls Cap on TPUSA’s 20M Viewers Halftime Show Claim

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has challenged Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) claim that its All-American Halftime Show attracted over 20 million viewers. This disagreement has sparked a heated...

J. Cole Sells New Album From His Car Trunk at NC A&T

Grammy-winning rapper Jermaine “J. Cole” Cole made a surprise visit to North Carolina A&T State University over the weekend. He sold copies of his new album, The Fall-Off, directly from the trunk...

Black-Owned Connect Music Raises $80M to Boost Artist Ownership

Connect Music, a Black-owned music rights and technology company, has announced a significant financing milestone by raising $80 million in new capital. This funding will help expand its catalog...

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Unfollow on Instagram, Spark Breakup Rumors After Super Bowl

Celebrity couple Cardi B and Stefon Diggs are at the center of new breakup rumors. Both unfollowed each other on Instagram after Super Bowl LX, where Diggs’ New England Patriots lost 29–13 to the...

Alvin Ailey Dancers Celebrate Black History Month in Atlanta

As Black History Month takes place across the U.S., the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15. They will present a powerful...