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Source: Courtesy / MRKT Co Keke Palmer shut down Essence Festival this year in true multi-hyphenate fashion this past weekend, bringing her hit podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer to the mainstage for a special live episode that had the crowd buzzing. Read more inside. Held in New Orleans, the Essence Festival of Culture has always been a space for Black joy, empowerment, and entertainment. Keke delivered all three. Joined by special […]

Rapper French Montana said he was a shot caller, and he’s proving it by successfully shooting his shot with a real-life princess! As reported by VIBE, the Moroccan-American rapper has made headlines with his new romantic connection to Sheikha Mahra, the Princess of Dubai. The couple was recently spotted in Paris, exuding a “new couple glow” as they held hands and enjoyed the city’s romantic ambiance. Their public appearances coincided with Paris […]

The Roc-Nation-will-crumble torch is still lit, only it’s now being held by Nicki Minaj. The First Lady of YMCMB is currently feuding with Jay-Z, accusing him of owing her over $100 million, possibly due to her deal with Tidal after Jay sold it in 2021 for $300 million. Last month, she retweeted her fans complaining that she didn’t get her cut from the nine-figure deal. “We’ve calculated about 100-200MM so far. #JayZ call […]

Source: Amazon / Amazon The TSA announced we can keep our shoes on while going through security at the airport, which means we need to book a trip to test it all out. With it being Amazon Prime Day 2025, it’s the perfect time to go shopping for your next excursion.  Amazon has deals on the goodies that help work through the not-so-glamorous side of travel. Their annual Prime Day […]

Cardi B set her own standard for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week when she showed up to the Schiaparelli show with a crow as her accessory. Yes, a live crow, perched on her hand as she posed, on the steps of the Petit Palais, in a custom look by the avant-garde designer. It’s a scene out of a fashion fairytale, her take on Maleficent, and on-theme for the rapper whose […]

Source: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty When it comes to shutting down a runway, no one—and we mean no one—does it quite like Naomi Campbell. The Black supermodel and international fashion icon made jaws drop at the highly anticipated Balenciaga couture show on July 8 during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2025. The show, making headlines as designer Demna’s final for the house, was already historical. But Naomi Campbell’s Balenciaga […]

Source: Courtesy / Peacock This week (July 9th), Peacock shared the official trailer for the second season of their live-action television series Twisted Metal. Continue reading to get your first look at the action-packed preview. Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an […]

Source: Courtesy / TV One TV One and CLEO TV turned up the heat at this year’s Essence Festival of Culture, serving up more than just good food. They dished out soul, storytelling, and Black excellence. Read more about the conversation inside. During the Essence Eats segment of the Essence Food & Wine Festival, TV One and CLEO TV hosted a lively panel titled “Celebrating Culinary & Lifestyle Storytelling,” spotlighting […]

Source: Nic Antaya / Getty More than a decade removed from being a promising draft prospect, Ben McLemore has seen his career fizzle amid legal issues. After an 11-day trial, the jury spent approximately 10 hours deliberating to find McLemore guilty on three counts: first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and second-degree sexual abuse, according to a press release from Clackamas County. “We recognize there are those who fear individuals […]