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“How long do I have to live?” Muni Long asked her doctors. “A week,” they replied. “That’s rude,” the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter remembers saying. They gave her two options: live the last few days of her life in hospice care or get a double lung transplant. Long told Robin Roberts on Good Morning America that she […]
Warmer weather and longer days are finally here, and that means a social calendar full of kickbacks, cookouts, park days, and many other parties and gatherings. Of course, a summer function needs beverages, and preferably, those that really amp up and underscore the vibes of the season. Enter: summer cocktails. A summer cocktail usually incorporates […]
Earlier this month, I spent days bouncing between screening rooms at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, watching stories unfold across continents and around corners. Some films arrived with distributors already lined up. Others are still looking for a home. But a week or so later, after the closing-night party faded and the festival chatter quieted, these […]
With every great athlete comes an even better sports agent working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure their client has the opportunity to excel on and off the field, track, or court. There are endless stories about the biggest and best contracts and deals being signed every day. In fact, just in April, Diverse Representation […]
The death of renowned record exec Clive Davis divided the internet this week, leaving little room for “holding opposites” —the idea that two truths can both be correct. The former head of Columbia, Arista and J Records changed the sound of the world by bringing us artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Miles […]
Black queer men deserve to be celebrated. That’s something the Native Son Awards has known and delivered over the past decade, and in 2026, the organization’s 10th anniversary, it was no different. Founded by Emil Wilbekin, Native Son consistently amplifies the voices, talents and needs of Black queer men. Its recent 10th anniversary ceremony — […]
Summer has officially clocked in. That means weekends at the beach, afternoons stretched across picnic blankets in the park, rooftop happy hours that somehow turn into midnight adventures and long walks to the office under a sun that doesn’t care whether you’re on vacation or commuting to work. And while melanin offers some natural protection, […]
If you’re anything like me, you pay attention to the details, even the hosting and decor-focused ones. This summer is the perfect time not only to show off your hosting skills but also to host fabulous soirées, dinners, and pool parties for your loved ones. But first, it’s important to identify your hosting style: are you more laid-back or hands-on? Do […]
For decades, hip-hop and ballroom have moved in lockstep. While mainstream audiences often view them as separate cultural movements, anyone who has stepped inside a ballroom knows the relationship runs far deeper. Hip-hop is embedded into the DNA of ballroom culture, from the beats that soundtrack categories to the legendary commentators whose voices become instruments […]
The generations have changed, but the sentiment remains: adulting in your twenties is messy. And every generation gets its own version of the story: Jobs change. Rent gets higher. Technology evolves. But one central question remains: How do you build a life when you’re still figuring out who you are? From Girlfriends and Insecure to […]