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Cardi B leads the nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, earning six nods this year. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper tops the field, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist, who each scored five nominations. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean, and Latto also emerged as major contenders with four nominations apiece. Cardi […]
Watching Angela Bassett’s Bernadine masterfully cuss her freshly estranged husband out as she dragged his clothes, jewelry and shoes into his vintage BMW before setting it ablaze and walking off unapologetically in Waiting To Exhale has become a rite of passage for Black women. Seething with rage and resentment, this iconic moment lives on in […]
We’ll never forget when Michelle Obama spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, supporting her husband Barack Obama in his second bid for the presidency. Dressed in a custom blue fit-and-flare by Christian Siriano, she made one of her most famous comments to date: “When they go low, we go high.” It was the perfect […]
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 […]