When Miles Canton, Buddy Guy, Shaboozey, Misty Copeland, and the Sinners cast reenacted the juke joke scene set to “I Lied to You,” the acclaimed vampire thriller already felt like a winner, regardless of the Academy recognizing it in all its glory. Live from the Dolby Theatre in the heart of Los Angeles, the 98th […]
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The Best Red Carpet Looks From the 98th Academy Awards
As the 98th Academy Awards commences, our favorite stars of Black Hollywood stepped into the spotlight, showcasing not just a celebration of cinematic achievements but a profound moment that symbolizes the essence of award season. The night was electric, with trailblazers like Omar Benson Miller and emerging talent Chase Infiniti gathering to honor artistic excellence […]
Inside Oscars 2026 Parties and Events: Young Hollywood to Acclaimed Screen Artists Honored
The celebrations for Hollywood’s biggest night have already begun. Oscar week 2026 is officially in full swing as celebrities gear up for the 98th Academy Awards. From glamorous charitable events to parties that last until the early morn, here are the events that have the city buzzing as it makes its way to the live […]
Home Court Advantage: This Year, Your ‘One Shining Moment’ Is At Home
Tyriq Withers Says ‘Reminders of Him’ Had Him and His Co-Star Crying
Tyriq Withers didn’t expect rehearsals for his latest role to feel like a group therapy session. While preparing for Reminders of Him, the Young Hollywood listee‘s new tear‑jerker romance arriving in theaters on March 13, the actor shed some tears while working with co‑star Maika Monroe. “I think we were kind of thrown off at first […]
Jesse Jackson’s Homegoing Was as Politically Charged as His Own Life
The late Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s massive Operation PUSH National Headquarters was a building full of love, power, and jubilant expression on March 7. From lifelong Chicago residents to other Black people from across the diaspora, people traveled far and wide to say their farewell to the late Rev. Jackson. Between those long lines were […]
Ruth E. Carter, Sergio Hudson and More Celebrated At The Inaugural Camille Rose Art Of Glam Awards Dinner
On March 11th, beloved Black-owned, woman-owned beauty brand Camille Rose debuted its inaugural Art of Glam awards dinner, an intimate event celebrating the creatives who shape the beauty and style moments that define awards season and red-carpet culture during a buzzy Oscar week in Los Angeles, at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverley Hills, California. The […]
What Creators Wear When They’re Not Performing
Getting fly is a ritualistic endeavour pursued by fashion enthusiasts across the stylistic spectrum. It’s personal, it’s theatrical, and in some cases — it’s spiritual. There are the designer devotees who swear by capital-F fashion exclusively, the thrift-bin legends who operate as if retail doesn’t exist, and the streetstyle savants who spend more time on […]
We Should All Be Reading Black Women Authors This Month — And Every Month
As Black women, we are students of life, history and our own bodies. We are the canaries in the coal mines, calling for our voices to be heard, respected and considered, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past and further damage our already fragile future. More often than not, our voices are […]
The State of US: Target Boycott Ends, Obama Presidential Center Set to Open and Iran Conflict Rattles Markets
What You Need to Know: This week, Pastor Jamal Bryant declared victory as a yearlong boycott of Target ended. Obama Presidential Center announced it will open its doors over Juneteenth weekend. Meanwhile, tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to ripple globally, from warnings about potential retaliatory attacks to a historic international release of oil […]









