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Kennedy Ryan‘s latest novel, Score, proves once again that the celebrated author has mastered the art of writing romance that refuses to exist in a limited form. Her stories pulse with desire and intimacy, yes, but they are equally committed to examining the realities people carry into love. As the second installment in her Hollywood […]
In New Orleans, where food and music are as essential as air, Keith Lee’s FamiLee Day felt like a love letter to everything that makes our culture thrive. Keith Lee’s multigenerational festival centered on the things that continue to bring Black communities together: fellowship, food, entertainment and quality time spent with the ones we love. […]
One of country music’s biggest nights returned to Las Vegas with plenty of camaraderie, emotional moments, and music to match. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards took over the MGM Grand Garden Arena with standout appearances, and EBONY was in the room to catch every moment off-camera, from artists embracing between commercial breaks and dancing in […]
Whether it was the awe-inspiring opening set by MŌRIAH that silenced a room buzzing with chatter and laughter, or wise words from host, journalist, and 2025 Charley Pride Celebration honoree Marcus K. Dowling, the theme of the third annual “I’m Just Me: A Charley Pride Celebration of Inclusion” fete was that country is not limited […]
Remember when Friday nights meant meeting up at the skating rink with friends, back when getting ready felt just as important as actually arriving. In the early 2000s, closets were filled with oversized white tees, fitted caps, jerseys, and fresh airbrush designs that felt custom-made for the moment. Flip phones snapped open and shut between […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Olandria SI Launch Party Olandria Carthen looked like a bronze goddess at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch party for its 2026 Issue, held on May […]
The 151st Preakness Stakes — the legendary “Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown” — races into history on Saturday, May 16, with a different look. For the first time in more than a century, the Preakness will not be held at the iconic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Instead, this year’s race moves temporarily […]
When it comes to dealing with the hustle and bustle of life, things can move fast, and you don’t even know where the time went. It can be a lot in this day and age to keep up with adulting, growing in your career, having hobbies, seeing your friends, meal planning, and breathing. Still, that’s […]
Raised in a deeply musical and spiritual household, Tone Stith’s journey began behind the drum kit in church at age three and expanded to include keys, production, and guitar by the time he reached adulthood. “Music really chose me,” he told EBONY. Yet, even with years of experience and acclaim, his album The Edge marks […]
There was a time when dogs in Black pop culture mostly existed in the background. Maybe chained up in rap videos. Maybe barked about in lyrics. Maybe sitting quietly in the corner of a sitcom living room. But now? Black celebrities are posting their dogs the same way people soft-launch relationships or newborn babies. Front-facing […]