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First and foremost, Tems looked amazing at the 2023 Oscars. I’m not the biggest fashionisto in the world, but if I had a pick for the best look of the night, I’d go with the talented Nigerian singer.

Though the Oscars 2023 disappointed the Black community with another year of white-washed nominations, one thing they can’t take from us is our fashion sense.Read more...

Let’s go back in time, shall we? The year is 1997 and Debra Martin Chase, along with her producing partners Whitney Houston, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have decided that the hottest young star would be cast in their remake of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. That star: a beautiful, brown skinned girl named Brandy…Read more...

We’re all still disappointed that Angela Bassett didn’t win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but the film’s two-time Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, had nothing but praise for Wakanda’s Queen. During backstage interviews after her big win, she explained…Read more...

It’s safe to say that everyone watching the Academy Awards tonight was definitely rooting for Rihanna to win Best Original Song for “Lift Me Up” from the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. “Lift Me Up” lost to “RRR” from the film Naatu Naatu during tonight’s Oscars and the same thing happened earlier this…Read more...

The 95th Academy Awards are a night full of firsts. With so many artists receiving nominations for the first time, we’re going to see a lot of people collecting their first Oscars tonight. But if we’re being honest, the first we’re most excited about is Angela Bassett possibly picking up Marvel Studios’ first ever…Read more...

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Updated 3/12/23 at 8:46 p.m E.T: Kimmel’s monologue referenced last year’s slap and painted Will Smith in an unflattering light. He joked:Read more...

One year after the most infamous moment in the history of the Academy Awards, the slap heard ‘round the world still has everyone talking. The renewed interest is largely because of Chris Rock’s newest Netflix stand-up special, Selective Outrage, in which he addressed the embarrassing incident and claimed that Will…Read more...

The day after the 2023 BAFTA awards were handed out, Vulture’s article headline recapping the ceremony summed up the collective mood this awards season: “All the 2023 BAFTA winners were white.”

As we anxiously await the 95th Academy Awards, it feels like so many of the awards are already set in stone. Yes, there are definite favorites who we can strongly assume are going to win, but based on what we’ve seen at some recent award shows, the 2023 Oscar winners may not be as set in stone as they look. Before the…Read more...

This year has been great for the star: babies, super bowls and now tonight she can win an Oscar. But don’t sleep on this smart lady. She’s a business woman too: Rihanna was officially named America’s youngest self-made billionaire less than a year ago, being 34 and worth $1.4 billion. This comes a year after the…Read more...

The most anticipated performancea of the year was Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 2023 Oscars! The billionaire Barbadian singer and businesswoman, Rihanna, has been in the entertainment industry since 2005. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has reached icon status and has years of smash hits to prove it!…Read more...

As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every now and then, I’m pleasantly surprised and actually enjoy the film version of some of my favorite novles

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Whether you know 2023 Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry as Paper Boi (Atlanta), Lemon (Bullet Train), or Phastos (Marvel’s Eternals), you know he’s been on your screens in an increasing amount over the last several years. And if you haven’t been paying attention to the Yale School of Drama grad, here’s why you should.Read more...

Axel C. Cox, 24, has been sentenced in the racially motivated cross burning from December 2020, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice. The department said his actions were a direct violation of the Fair Housing Act.Read more...

The Academy Awards are Sunday, March 12 and we can’t wait to see what everybody wears to the ceremony! While oftentimes men wear boring outfits on the red carpet, these men took a step outside of the box! Here are the best Black dressed men over time for the Oscars.

A Mexican drug cartel has been accused in the murder-kidnapping of four Black Americans. Mexican officials say they were mistaken for drug traffickers but are investigating their prior involvement with narcotics as a lead, per The Washington Post. On the other hand, US officials are considering leading a military…Read more...

Emani Corcran shares delicious vegan recipes with the over 130,000 followers on her Instagram feed. And her new cookbook, “Blk+Vegan: Full Flavored, Protein-Packed Recipes From My Kitchen to Yours” drops on March 14. But the vegan diet is something new for Corcran. In fact, growing up, she says meat was a part of…Read more...

Oh the hipocrisy. How interesting that Chris Rock was talking down on Will and Jada Smith’s marriage in his latest Netfix stand-up special Selective Outrage, when he wasn’t all that great in his almost two-decade-long marriage to his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock.

We all know the Best Original Song performances are the most entertaining part of the Oscars. With Rihanna set to sing her nominated track “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it’s definitely time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Best Original Song Performances. You’ll probably start…Read more...

Updates as of 3/10/2023 at 4p.m.ET: New insight as to what the future could look like in the Michael B. Jordan-led Creed franchise has recently been revealed.Read more...

Stella Parton, the country singer who is the younger sister of Dolly Parton, has recently made headlines for her racist commentary because she is, well, a racist. Stella lives in Tennessee and most of her remarks are about both state politics and national issues. The Daily Beast ran a report about her despicable…Read more...

With NFL teams examining their rosters ahead of the 2023 Draft, one player is taking things into his own hands and not waiting for the phone to ring. ESPN is reporting that free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is holding a workout for teams in Arizona. After suffering a torn ACL while playing for the Los Angeles…Read more...

A group of East Cleveland police officers have been indicted by a grand jury after their misconduct was exposed and investigated by the FBI, according to Cleveland.com. Their brutality was captured in a series of videos showing them ruthlessly beating on defenseless city residents.

Colin Kaepernick is known as much for his advocacy as his abilities on the football field. His commitment to social justice cost him his spot with the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he’s encouraging young readers to stand up for what they believe in with his new book, “Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game.” The graphic novel,…Read more...

Hip-hop fans rejoice! After Snoop Dogg removed all Death Row albums from streaming platforms less than a year ago, he’s finally come to his senses and put all of the previously removed work back on streaming services.Read more...

The plot thickens with the elusive Bishop Lamor Whitehead who apparently just can’t stay out of the headlines. His latest alleged grift includes faking bank documents to finance his New Jersey mansion. Several outlets, including Entrepreneur and the New York Post, have reported details of the supposed shady dealings.Read more...

Just when I thought we’d seen or heard the last of the Curious Case of Jussie Smollett and the Fake Hate Crime, it looks as if it’s about to rear its convoluted head again.Read more...

An appellate judge of the New York State Supreme Court vacated the first-degree murder conviction of Jonaiki Martinez-Estrella, the man who was seen on video fatally stabbing 15-year-old “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, per New York 1 News. The conviction reversal will not grant him freedom but instead allow him a re-sentencing.

According to a report by Entertainment Tonight, Will Smith has allegedly refused to watch Chris Rock’s latest standup Netflix special, “Selective Outrage.” In it, Rock continues to degrade Jada Pinkett-Smith—which is the same behavior that got him slapped by Will at last year’s Oscars in the first place.Read more...

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Updated 03/9/2023 at 5:07 p.m. ET

Jonathan Majors is having a moment in Hollywood and he has no plans on slowing down. This year alone he’s been a part of two blockbuster films: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania and Creed III.Read more...

It seems like a domestic dispute between Tiger Woods and an ex-girlfriend has made its way into court. Woods allegedly left her last year and supposedly had her locked out of the mansion they shared on the Treasure Coast, located in Florida. The first lawsuit was filed back in October, but was not previously reported…Read more...

The surviving Black Americans who were kidnapped while on a trip in Mexico have been safely transported over the Mexican border and are now receiving treatment at a medical clinic, according to AP News. So far, only one arrest has been made in the incident but the drug cartel spotlighted in the crime has turned over…Read more...

The Department of Justice released their findings from an investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, per WDRB News. To no one’s surprise, they were found to have engaged in conduct that violates the constitutional rights of their residents and the…Read more...

Being a Black comedian isn’t exactly the easiest job in the world, but thankfully, Lexus and Uptown Magazine have combined superpowers to create Uptown Honors Hollywood, which celebrates legendary figures in comedy for their contributions to the arts, culture, and entertainment.Read more...

As the fallout from Chris Rock’s Netflix special “Selective Outrage” continues, the discourse makes more and more interesting turns. Celebrities are embroiled over differing opinions over whether words are just “jokes” or if comedians should be held accountable for what they say.

It appears as though Haitian people may finally be welcomed into the U.S. In January, the Biden Administration announced its newest sponsorship program which would usher in 30,000 immigrants a month from four different countries: Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti. Applicants who qualify for this program must…Read more...

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about Shayla Mulzac, a 30-year-old Brooklyn native who took to TikTok to share how she pays zero mortgage on her million-dollar home. And we got lots of feedback – from some who were impressed and others who were suspicious.

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Updated 03/9/2023 at 9:51 a.m. ET

At Peck Slip School, students and staff are expected to follow four basic rules: be safe, be kind, be helpful and be your best - all of which they’ve failed to demonstrate toward two Black children.

The clamor about Ja Morant brandishing what appeared to be a gun during an Instagram live video while at a Denver nightclub has been frustrating in that it continues the tradition of pathologizing Black people. Certainly, the sports punditry has cataloged the potential consequences of Morant’s actions, which include…Read more...

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to honor women’s amazing achievements and move closer to a world where discrimination and bias don’t stand in the way of their shine.Read more...

Two of TV’s funniest stars are coming together to celebrate something we can all get excited about: BBQ! Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer are launching their own food brand, AC Barbeque.Read more...

The El Paso County sheriff’s office in Colorado has begun rolling out body camera footage from each of the over 100 reports made by a pair of Black ranchers, per Fox31 News. The couple has been alleging racial harassment and animal mutilation for two years. However, their neighbor’s counter complaints have seemingly…Read more...