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Source: getty / Getty The news of musical icon Roberta Flack’s passing continues to ripple through the music and entertainment industries. The 88-year-old singer died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Her death follows a long battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Back in November 2022, her representatives revealed that the illness had made it difficult for her to speak or sing. Roberta Flack inspired generations of […]

Michael Ochs Archives For those who can remember the golden era of R&B during the 1980s, it didn’t get much better than DeBarge. Although an all-too-brief run on the charts that ended early due to personal turmoils and run-ins with the law, the group’s musical legacy carried on as one of the most-sampled musicians in both contemporary R&B and hip-hop, including by late rap legends The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty Kevin Durant recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to give his praises to J. Cole, showering the rapper with accolades for his latest track “cLOUDs.” Durant, known for his candor, expressed admiration for Cole’s mastery, stating, “I don’t care about none of that fake tough guy sh*t. This is mastery,” acknowledging the precision and attention to detail in the song. It was a gesture that highlighted […]

Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty At a recent concert, Lil Wayne straight-up cut Birdman off mid-speech, and it went viral. Birdman, doing what he does best—talking big about the Cash Money legacy—was in the middle of his usual talk-heavy moment when Wayne wasn’t having it. Out of nowhere, Wayne hit the DJ with a quick “Alright, let’s go, let’s go,” and just like that, the DJ dropped the next song, […]

Dan Bongino, a popular podcaster known for putting forth conspiracy theories, was appointed as the deputy director of the FBI over the weekend By President Donald Trump. Dan Bongino will be second in command to FBI chief Kash Patel, and many online have shared their thoughts. President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate the addition of Dan Bongino to the FBI leadership role. From Truth Social: Great […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty SNL alums Martin Short and Maya Rudolph’s COVID-19 diagnosis led Steve Martin to refer to a “curse” on the cast of the anniversary special. On Thursday night (Feb. 20), veteran comedic actor Steve Martin shared on social media that fellow comic Martin Short had come down with COVID-19 after the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live last Sunday (Feb. 16), potentially catching it from […]

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 […]