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Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Today Would’ve Marked Kobe’s 46th Birthday Kobe Bean Bryant was a tenacious basketball player, but don’t for a second think that his greatest contributions came on the court. Kobe was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His life was tragically cut short in 2020 after a helicopter crash claimed the lives of all nine people on board. Kobe’s daughter Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant was […]

Source: Rich Storry / Getty Travis Scott — Days Before Rodeo Travis Scott has become one of music’s biggest names since releasing his acclaimed project Days Before Rodeo for free back in 2014. Now, the Houston artist celebrates the offering’s 10-year anniversary by releasing it more widely via digital streaming platforms. Scott’s DBR features fan-favorites like “Don’t Play” (The 1975 and Big Sean); “Skyfall” (Young Thug); and “Mamacita” (Rich Homie […]

Source: John Sciulli / Getty Judge Greg Mathis and Wife Linda Reese Divorcing After 39 Years of Marriage Judge Greg Mathis, known for his long-running courtroom television show, “Judge Mathis”, and his wife Linda Reese are divorcing after nearly four decades of marriage. According to TMZ, Linda filed for divorce on Thursday, August 22, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. She listed July 17 as the date […]

Source: Robert Gauthier / GettyIn a moment that blended humor, elegance, and cultural significance, Kerry Washington took center stage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago for a special purpose: to ensure everyone knew how to pronounce Vice President Kamala Harris‘ first name correctly. The Scandal star’s appearance added yet another touch of Hollywood flair to the evening, but her message was clear and powerful—respect and recognition are non-negotiable. […]

Source: Tom Williams / Getty On August 22, Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in a navy blue suit, marking a moment that will undoubtedly go down in history. With the acceptance, Harris is the first Black woman to secure a major party’s nomination for the highest office in the land, making the occasion as significant (and stylish) as it was […]

Source: Courtesy Of Talent / Courtesy Of Talent For Tequila Wright, the CEO of Delisa Rose — a Black-owned luxury brand showing for the first time at Paris Fashion Week this year — Black Business Month is essential to “promoting inclusivity in the marketplace.” While we support Black-owned businesses all year round, August places a spotlight on business owners and entrepreneurs. Think of it like a call to action to […]

Source: miodrag ignjatovic / Getty How the Feature Works Instagram’s new music feature is designed to enhance profile personalization. Here’s a quick guide on how it operates: 1.  To add music, navigate to your Instagram profile and tap on “edit profile.” A new “Music” option will appear in the list of profile settings. 2. Selecting a Song: After selecting “Music,” you can search for a specific artist or song. Instagram […]

Source: Josh Brasted / Getty SWV wrapped up their monumental Queens of R&B tour this week, leaving ’90s fans in awe of their talent and trend. After an epic 30-date journey across North America, Tamara “Taj” Johnson, Leanne “Lelee” Lyons, and Cheryl “Coko” Gamble left it all on the stage. Teaming up with fellow R&B legends Xscape and Kandi Burruss, the Queens of R&B tour kicked off in June with […]

Source: MAHKA ESLAMI / Getty The fact that 44,000 Black women galvanized on a Zoom call to raise $1.5 million for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign in three hours tells you that Black women don’t play about Black women. Since we were introduced to the prosecutor turned attorney general turned U.S. senator turned vice president, we — the Black woman collective — have been rooting for Harris. She symbolizes boundless opportunities, embodying […]