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Source: Cécred / Courtesy of Brand One thing is certain, and two things are for sure: diversity is the name of the game in the beauty industry. From the resurgence of Fashion Fair Cosmetics to the genius of LYS Beauty, Black beauty bosses have fallen in line in response to the longing cries for products made with melanin-rich skin tones in mind. The beauty marketplace has notably shifted, with beauty […]

Source: Neilson Barnard / Getty Vanessa Bryant is one of the latest celebrities to lend a helping hand amid the Los Angeles wildfires. This week, she and the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation donated over 8,000 pieces of Nike sports apparel, including shoes and socks, to needy families. “Today, we took our first step in supporting children and families that had to evacuate their homes due to the LA fires,” the […]

Source: getty / Getty Fashion lovers, it’s that time of year again—New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is back. And according to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), it just may be giving everything it’s supposed to give! From February 6-11, the Big Apple will be even more stylish than it already is. Designers, buyers, models, and trendsetters will take over the streets and runways from downtown Manhattan to […]

Source: Samir Hussein / Getty As A$AP Rocky’s criminal gun trial approaches, a peculiar courtroom debate has emerged regarding his relationship status with Rihanna, which could significantly impact the case. The trial, stemming from a November 2021 shooting incident, is set to begin soon, with Rocky facing charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. During a preliminary hearing, Judge Mark S. Arnold sought clarity on whether Rihanna, with whom Rocky […]

Source: Agence France Presse / Getty / Getty Hip-Hop was born from a spirit of protest and the desire to be heard, so it’s no surprise that many of our favorite rappers have drawn influence from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr—including artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Common and more. RELATED: MJ Reworked: 15 Great Samples Of Michael Jackson Songs RELATED: Luther Vandross Songs Sampled […]

Source: NurPhoto / Getty TikTok Becomes Unavailable for U.S. Users Ahead of Ban TikTok users across the U.S. reported being unable to access the app Saturday night after a message from the company appeared on their screens, confirming the platform’s shutdown ahead of an impending nationwide ban. “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now,” the message read. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you […]

Shareif Ziyadat   There are no words to properly describe the devastation felt worldwide as a result of the West Coast wildfires that’ve been burning continuously since the year began just over two weeks ago. However, rap queen Lil Kim did her best to put together a few that she believed would at the very least show support all the way from her native borough of Brooklyn. Things started out […]

Source: Joi Stokes / Getty Last summer, Atlanta’s business community faced a massive blow when a water main break caused widespread damage, forcing hundreds of small businesses to close their doors. Among them was one of the most popular Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks—a beloved restaurant founded by Derrick Hayes—locations. RELATED: Derrick Hayes Gives The Story Behind Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks & Tapping Into Entrepreneurship   LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO […]

The obvious bond between Georgie W. Bush and Michelle Obama over the years has charmed America. In politics, friendships that transcend party lines are rare, but the 43rd President and 44th First Lady have proven that kindness and connection can thrive, even with the most “unlikely” pairs.  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. “It shocked me…I think Barbara or Jenna said, ‘Hey, you’re trending!’ The American people […]