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On a @champagnepapi Instagram Story posted Sunday morning, featuring a mysterious blue glowing object encased in blocks of ice, a text bubble contained the cryptic message, “Its in”—meaning, presumably, Drake’s long-awaited new studio album. Yes, OVO fans received the exciting news that the Iceman finally cometh. The drop will be his first major release since […]
The celebrity scene was packed this past week, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they lit up the scene, took their bows, and kept the energy on an all-time high. Davido Closing Down Coachella Davido, the only Afrobeats artist in the lineup this year, closed down the second and final weekend of Coachella […]
Clean beauty used to feel like homework. You’d buy something because the ingredient list sounded impressive, then let it collect dust because it didn’t actually do anything for you. But that era is over. Now the expectation is simple: if it’s going to be “clean,” it also needs to be good. Like, actually good. No […]
I’ve always wanted to visit the Fiji Islands since I saw the country and its beautiful features in one of my father’s National Geographic magazines growing up, but back then, I doubted I would ever get the chance to see it in person. Recently, I was offered a trip of a lifetime to visit several islands within the […]
Emma Grede’s “3-hour mom” comment is causing a tidal wave online, complete with mind-blown emojis, side-eyes, and plenty of tea. The British entrepreneur, investor, and author made the remark while discussing motherhood, ambition, and work during her recent book tour for Start With Yourself, and Black women are not letting it slide. Although I’m not […]
There’s a difference between dressing a character and dressing a legacy. For Marci Rodger, the costume designer behind Michael, that difference wasn’t theoretical. It was stitched into every seam, every rhinestone, every bead that refused to be mistaken for a sequin. Because when the subject is Michael Jackson, accuracy isn’t aesthetic. It’s obligation. Rodgers spoke […]
Directing legends Ava DuVernay and Lee Daniels, along with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, are appearing in a new documentary revolving around The Negro Ensemble Company. Considered one of the most important Black theater institutions in American history, the film centers on actor, producer, and activist Robert Hooks, who was instrumental in shaping the company’s […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has spoken, and several iconic artists are joining the ranks of those who have defined music as we know it. From Fela Kuti to Sade, these artists, chosen through a mix of industry voting and historical inroads, are recognized for their longevity (one criterion is that their first […]
When you read statistics about Black women feeling unsupported during pregnancy, it can quietly spark anxiety—especially if you’re an expectant mother yourself. Because those outcomes are not as rare as they should be. According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, Black women experience maternal mortality rates nearly three times higher […]
Ever since the announcement that Children of Blood and Bone was being adapted into a feature film, fans of the sci-fi/fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi have been speculating about what it would look and feel like, especially amid ongoing conversations around its controversial casting choices. Now, the world has gotten its first look, and the […]