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Source: Neil Mockford / Getty We all love a hit song. Even more than that, we love to hear the backstory of said song. One person who can attest to making hit records is Barbadian singer Rihanna. The 36 year-old has amassed 14 number-one songs (and 32 top-ten songs) on the Billboard Hot 100. Continue reading to hear a secret behind Rihanna’s first number one. On April 10th, 2006 Rihanna […]

Source: Courtesy / Paramount Pictures This week’s ‘What to Watch’ film list brings a dynamic mix of horror, suspense, and creative storytelling that will keep you captivated from start to finish. From Smile 2 to Pharrell’s Piece by Piece, there’s a movie for the entire family. Check out the trailers for our favorite films of the week inside. First on the list is Smile 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to […]

Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour is the highest-grossing female rap tour of all time making her the first femcee to achieve the history-defining moment. Complex sourced data from Touring Data to fuel their latest list highlighting the highest-grossing rap tours. The head Barb came in at No.4 (despite her and 50 Cent claiming PF2 should be higher).  PINK FRIDAY 2, @NICKIMINAJ$108,801,334 Revenue ($1,554,305 […]

Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty Victoria Monet served up a sexy schoolgirl outfit during a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, and we’re obsessed. The Grammy-award-winning singer always slays in the fashion department, but this tan number deserves an A+ and a couple of extra credit points for accessorizing with glasses. Monet strutted on stage in a cropped Alexander Wang blazer, with a matching pleated skort. She paired […]

Lsst night, the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards aired and fans of the culture were treated to performances by GloRilla, Bossman DLow, Soulja Boy, 310babii, and Yung Miami who popped out for a surprise performance with Trina. Nicki Minaj made BET Awards history as the first female rapper to win rapper of the year and DJ Holiday paid homage to the late Rich Homie Quan. Teyana Taylor and Tyla presented rapper […]

Source: Icon and Image / Getty Don’t only buy flowers for funerals, get the bouquet today. We often times get lost in grief and forget to celebrate the ones we have in the flesh. Through the Golden Age of Hollywood, Civil Rights Movement, (and the internet)— these historic icons have experienced it ALL. Our Black living legends are testaments to time, grit, faith, and passion. While many have surpassed the […]

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards made for a memorable night where fans shared their honest and critical reactions online. The ceremony was packed with star power, memorable performances and fans seemed to be most concerned with the show’s backdrop at Las Vegas’ notable nightclub Drai’s. Read more about the most exciting BET Hip Hop Awards moments and check out fan reactions inside. Fat […]

Source: Courtesy / Essence This week (October 16th), ESSENCE unveiled that one of the most revered names in sports history, entrepreneur Serena Williams, was the cover star for the November/December “Holiday and Business Issue.” Following the globally recognized athlete’s retirement in 2022, she embarked on a new journey as a businesswoman, wife, and mother of two. In an intimate conversation with ESSENCE Magazine, she candidly shared that she misses playing […]

Source: Getty / Getty Victoria’s Secret’s (VS) Fashion Show made its big comeback last night, and the girlies are still buzzing. After a six-year hiatus, the lingerie brand delivered a night on October 15 packed with alluring fantasy, surprise runway moments, and major music performances. Tyla brought all the vibes, strutting her stuff in VS Angel wings with sultry moves and smooth vocals. She had the crowd swaying to “Push […]