Entertainment

Source: BSR Entertainment / Getty Reflecting on Prince’s Legendary Performances & Music Videos Born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince Rogers Nelson came into the world destined for greatness. With both parents deeply rooted in music, it was no surprise that Prince discovered his own musical talent early on. What no one could predict, however, was just how profoundly this gifted young man would transform the music industry […]

Source: Jemal Countess / Getty Rep. Jasmine Crockett — one of the few Democratic leaders who has truly been dedicated to keeping her foot on the neck of the Trump administration, and calling it the band of “idiots” that it is — bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, a position that was vacated when the late Rep. Gerry Connoll died last month. “Our country is […]

Source: Tim Clayton / Getty There’s something about Coco. The fire. The grit. The way she fights for every point like it’s personal. At just 21, Coco Gauff has already made a thing for herself, and we are here for it. On June 4, Coco secured her spot in the semifinals of the French Open for the third time, grinding her way through a tough match filled with momentum shifts […]

Russell Simmons has launched a lawsuit against HBO for $20 million over the release of the 2020 documentary, On The Record, which detailed a number of he mogul’s sexual assault allegations. Simmons also named the filmmakers behind the production of the documentary. Russell Simmons, 67, filed the lawsuit in a Manhattan court on Tuesday (June 3), naming HBO and On The Record direcctors, Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick as reported […]

Source: Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty The beauty trend “Black Girl Hygiene Routine” is currently occupying my TikTok feed. Rows of body washes, oils, exfoliating gloves, probiotics, tongue scrapers, herbs, and serums—all organized with precision and narrated with pride. And rightfully so. There’s something powerful about seeing Black women create a space for themselves that’s the gold standard of soft, sacred, luxurious care. But what makes me smile most is the […]

President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial travel ban against a small number of countries with majority Muslim populations, and revived the policy this week. On Wednesday (June 4), President Trump signed a proclamation that slapped a new travel ban against a dozen countries and partial restrictions on seven others. The White House shared the proclamation on its website, which detailed the Trump administration’s plans to bar entry to the United […]

Source: Courtesy / Sony Pictures Following the breakout success of One of Them Days, a sequel to the hit buddy comedy is officially in early development at TriStar Pictures. The original film’s stars Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to reprise their roles. Read more about the sequel inside. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in his feature debut and penned by Syreeta Singleton, the original film was a box office standout, grossing […]

Source: Getty Images A new HBO documentary is set to pull the curtain back on one of the darkest chapters in Ohio State University’s history. Surviving Ohio State, produced by George Clooney and directed by Oscar and Emmy winner Eva Orner, premieres June 17th on HBO and will stream on Max. The project has been in development for years and features interviews with several former Buckeye athletes who say they […]

Source: NurPhoto / Getty Karine Jean-Pierre, who made history as the first Black woman and openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary, has announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party. According to a press release for her upcoming memoir Independent, Jean-Pierre has chosen to break from party affiliation entirely, registering as an independent and encouraging others to reconsider blind party loyalty in today’s turbulent political climate. […]