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Source: The Washington Post / Getty Ryan Coogler is feeling the love. The Sinners director penned a heartfelt open letter after the film’s stunning box office debut. Read more and check out his post inside. Sinners raked in $48 million domestically and $63 million globally during its opening weekend. In the letter, Coogler expressed his “eternal gratitude” to fans, crediting their support for reigniting his passion for filmmaking. “My heart is bursting,” Coogler […]

Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/GA / Getty In her newly released memoir Matriarch, Tina Knowles opens the vault on one of Beyoncé’s most pivotal early love decisions. It involves a surprising romantic crossroads between her now-husband Jay-Z and another mystery man. Read more about Knowles’ memoir inside. According to US Weekly, the book shares details about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship. It cites that it began as a slow-burn friendship in the early 2000s. […]

Source: SUZANNE CORDEIRO / Getty Michelle Obama is finally speaking out about one of the most talked-about moments of her post–White House life: why she chose not to attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). In a candid conversation on the latest episode of her podcast “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” — co-hosted by her brother […]

Source: Sean Gardner / Getty An alleged audio recording has intensified the legal battle between NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and a woman accusing him of sexual assault. The recording was released by the accuser’s attorney Tony Buzbee. It purportedly captures Sharpe threatening to “choke the sh*t” out of the woman during a heated phone conversation. In the exchange, Sharpe allegedly responds to the woman’s plea not to be […]

Paras Griffin A lot can happen in a life that spans over seven decades, so it would only make sense to put forth every effort that assures each and every one of those days will matter for something. For Cathy Hughes, the consummate chairwoman here at Radio One and Urban One, it’s been her only way of living for the better part of 77 years. On her milestone birthday today […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Rappers don’t just admire Lil Wayne—they worship him. From Chance the Rapper to 2 Chainz, hip-hop heavyweights have gone on record naming Weezy as their #1. As Tha Carter VI approaches, we’ve rounded up the moments where your favorite MCs crowned Lil Wayne as the undisputed GOAT. No one’s had a bigger impact on this generation of rap stars than Lil Wayne. His flow, punchlines, […]

Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty As inflation climbs, job markets tighten, and headlines remind us of uncertain economic times, a familiar sound is echoing through the country’s speakers: recession pop. Defined by its glittery synths, high-energy beats, and party-all-night lyrics, recession pop first surged during the 2008 economic crisis. Now, in 2025, it’s making a vibrant comeback. Check out a gallery of songs that found success during the last recession. Recession […]

Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty You know it’s serious when Anna Wintour texts you about your Met Gala look. And this is exactly what happened to 2025 Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo. The actor recently sat down with Vogue’s The Run-Through podcast and let us in on a chic text exchange. Let’s call it a fashion check-in, if you will, from none other than Ms. Wintour herself. Anna Wintour texted […]

Courtesy R&B sensation Muni Long shared some exciting news this week (April 22nd)! The Grammy Award-winner announced The Songwriters Forum, an intimate 2-day workshop that will be held in Los Angeles, CA on June 12th-13th (the venue will be announced closer to the event). The ticketed event is designed to provide an inclusive experience for fans, musicians, and songwriters. Muni Long’s goal is to make educational and networking opportunities accessible to all—not just […]