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Source: Unique Nicole / Getty The 56th NAACP Image Awards, held this past weekend, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was a night of celebration, recognition, and powerful messages. The evening honored outstanding achievements in film, television, music, and literature by people of color and stood out for its advocacy, support for communities in need, and bold fashion statements.   Notable Winners and Performances Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, directed by […]

Source: Mike Marsland / Getty The rise of Black superheroes since 2000 has been long overdue in comic books, movies, and pop culture. After decades of being relegated to sidekick status or omitted entirely, a new generation of powerful, complex, and captivating Black superheroes has burst onto the scene, capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide. From the groundbreaking Black Panther, the first Black superhero to headline a major feature film, […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Former Vice President Kamala Harris was a vision of grace as she accepted the prestigious NAACP Chairman’s Award on February 22. Dressed in a black structured LaQuan Smith suit, Madame VP exuded power and sophistication. Her signature flawless hair gleamed under the stage lights. Smiling warmly, she carried herself with the style and poise we’ve come to know, love, and be inspired by. RELATED: Red Carpet […]

Source: Luis Alberto Rodriguez / Harper’s Bazaar   Rihanna is back on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar and looks TF good! The Bajan Princess graces the March 2025 cover, serving up sultry Dior looks and grown woman style. She also gets candid with the publication, giving an intimate interview about her life, love, and career. The mother of two opened up about balancing her billion-dollar empire with motherhood, her relationship […]

Source: Julien Hekimian / Getty Cassie is officially ready for mommyhood—again! The “Long Way 2 Go” singer took to social media to share her pregnancy news, dropping a heart-melting carousel of photos that had everyone feeling the love. The proud mama of two is expecting her third child with her husband, Alex Fine. Cassie Is Pregnant With Baby Number 3 “ #3,” Cassie captioned her February 18 Instagram post, letting […]

Source: DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Days after being found Not Guilty of assault stemming from a 2021 incident, A$AP Rocky is celebrating another win. The stylish rapper and father of Rihanna’s children was named Creative Director of the popular sunglasses brand Ray-Ban. The venture is on-brand for A$AP, who wore Ray-Bans during his highly publicized trial. ASAP Rocky Ray Ban Source: MEGA / Getty “I’ve always admired Ray-Ban’s ability to stay […]

Source: GAB Archive / Getty Gwen McCrae, the R&B and Disco singer best known for hits such as “Rockin’ Chair” and “Keep The Fire Burning” among others, has reportedly passed away at the age of 81. Soul music news website SoulTracks was the first to report the story. The cause of death is not known at press time. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL, McCrae started her career performing in local […]

Source: NPR / NPR Leon Thomas got his start as a Disney kid and eventually a role on Insecure, but now he’s taking his musical talent to new heights. With a few mixtapes under his belt, fans really began to take notice when he was credited with helping SZA develop her 2022 hit, ‘Snooze’ and also on Drake‘s Certified Lover Boy‘s sleepy track with Lil Durk and Giveon, ‘In The […]

Source: MEGA / Getty A$AP Rocky’s on cloud nine this week — after beating a case that could have landed him in prison, he’s landed an enviable fashion gig. Sunglasses brand Ray-Ban has appointed Rocky as its first-ever creative director. According to Billboard, the role will consist of him “guiding creative projects, redesigning retail spaces, and providing a distinct vision to the brand’s image and design going forward.” The announcement comes […]