When the 2025 Tony Award nominations were announced, Broadway fans were stunned to see one major name missing: Denzel Washington. His powerful performance in Othello, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, had captivated critics and audiences alike, and the production’s success sent ticket prices soaring. Still, it was shut out. And for Pauletta Washington, the omission felt all […]
When country music artist Shaboozey stepped onto the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, he didn’t just arrive; he made a statement. Wearing a cropped jacket and matching pants, a sleek black tank draped in turquoise beads, and a wide-brimmed hat tilted with effortless confidence, the Nigerian-American star embodied this year’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” […]
The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at LIU-Brooklyn, backed by Jay-Z’s entertainment company, is under investigation following allegations that students were left with unexpected and burdensome debt. On May 5, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) confirmed it had launched a probe into the music program. The […]
The case of Rodney Hinton Jr., a Black father charged with the aggravated murder of a sheriff’s deputy in Hamilton County, Ohio, is sparking a nuanced national conversation—one that transcends race and challenges conventional narratives about justice, grief, and accountability. Hinton, who is currently in custody, is accused of deliberately driving his vehicle across traffic […]
Music legend Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, are facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by four of their former housekeepers, who accuse the couple of sexual assault, labor violations, and fostering a hostile work environment, TIME reports. The lawsuit, filed on May 6 in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Robinson repeatedly raped […]