Rihanna leaves Love Island USA star Trinity Tatum stunned after recognizing her by name at Fenty Beauty event
“Love Island USA” winner Trinity Tatum reveals what Rihanna told her during their viral Fenty Beauty encounter and reflects on…
Could Stefon Diggs Be Headed to Baltimore Before the Trade Deadline?
Baltimore could be a potential landing spot for veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs as trade speculation grows ahead of the…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West closes after visitor killed by wind-blown debris
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona Photo: Andrew Horne, via Wikimedia CommonsTaliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona—Frank Lloyd Wright’s former…
Law Roach explains why Keke Palmer fired him as her stylist during pregnancy
The celebrity stylist says he struggled to meet Palmer’s expectations while she was keeping her pregnancy private and believes she…
Kamala Harris hits the road with NAACP to mobilize Black voters before midterms
Harris will headline civic engagement events in Wisconsin and Georgia, where several consequential races could hinge on Black turnout.Former U.S.…
The Florida Bar fires IT employee who sent racist messages to Miami football player
The brief investigation concluded that the bar said the former employee’s messages were “reprehensible” and “inconsistent” with its mission and…
10 Artists JAŸ-Z Could Bring to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
With JAŸ-Z reportedly headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, we're looking at 10 artists who could join him onstage.According…
Tate Modern exhibition explores Pictorialism and the birth of soft-focus photography
Luo Bonian’s Drawing Water from a Well (1932) Courtesy Luo Bonian Art Foundation and Three Shadows +3 Gallery“This is probably…
5 ways Law Roach is rewriting the rules of fashion
The image architect and celebrity stylist, Law Roach, has been disrupting the industry one slay after another.For years, the greatest…
Alabama governor spares Toforest Johnson after prosecutors, former officials question evidence behind conviction
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commutes Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole amid concerns about evidence in his 1995…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Know The Warning Signs And Help Save Lives
Understanding the patterns of abuse is the first step toward intervention, and during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, experts emphasize how…
Black MAGA Woman Gets Tossed From Ken Paxton Rally, And She Can’t Figure Out Why
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Thelma Louise knows she was the only Black woman there, but she…
Conspiracy Theorists Are Baselessly Linking Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots To COVID-19 Vaccines
With all that information readily available, conspiracy theories still hit timelines, even on the NFL Network.After news broke of Jalen…
White-Owned Harlem Bagel Shop Faces Backlash Over ‘Blackface Bagel’ Mascot
October 21, 2026Bo’s Bagels removed its controversial mascot after critics called it racistA Harlem bagel shop has removed its cartoon…
Ms. Rachel donates $3K to fundraiser for young Black child ignored by library employee at Connecticut event
A viral video prompted the Darien Library to place an employee on leave as officials investigate the family’s allegations of…
Gabourey Sidibe’s Stylist Kelly Augustine Is Making Sure Plus-Size Women Get The Fashion They’ve Always Deserved
As Gabourey Sidibe’s latest viral fashion moment turns heads, the fashion stylist behind the looks talks creative freedom, the hidden…
Spelman, Morehouse Break Ground On $147M Student Housing Complex In Atlanta
October 20, 2026Amenities will include study lounges, a fitness center, recreational spaces, and a 24-hour staffed lobby.Morehouse and Spelman colleges…
‘Better have my money’: Karen Attiah celebrates arbitration victory over Washington Post
An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate Attiah with full back pay and lost benefits after finding insufficient cause…
What We Need to Know: Paxton Ejection, Acton Ad, Meat Recall, Missing Teen
An official confronts possible ejection in Texas, an Acton advertisement sparks attention, consumers face a meat recall, and the search…
NBA Opening Day 2026: Schedule, New Rules and How to Watch
The NBA returns with three opening-day games, new rules, blockbuster roster changes and more ways to watch the 2026-27 season.The…
Hungarian art community takes stock of populist Orbán era’s enormous toll
Sweeping away the past: the intervention Deep Cleaning in Progress at Budapest’s Kunsthalle by a group of artists and curators…
Rep. Maxine Waters Fights To Keep House Financial Services Leadership Role
October 20, 2026Concerns about her age, fundraising, and the need for generational change are fueling a debate among Democrats over…
10 Things To Know About A Superficial Blood Clot Diagnosis
With shocking news of Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' recent blood clot diagnosis, we put together helpful tips to know about…
Tawanda Roberts Hosts Women’s Wellness Retreat At ‘The Promised Land’
October 20, 2026The three-day schedule balances high-level executive networking with restorative wellness offeringsTawanda Roberts—sister of rapper Rick Ross—will transform The…
IT employee at The Florida Bar placed on leave after sending racist text messages to University of Miami football player
Damon Wilson II, a senior football player for the Hurricanes, shared the racist exchange on social media with the caption:…
Top Stories Around the NFL: Week 6
Kickers stole the spotlight in a coast-to-coast special-teams clinic, and an overtime finish decided a game between two banged-up rosters.Week…
Henry Chalfant’s legendary archive of New York graffiti goes on show for first time in Northern Europe
Henry Chalfant at the opening of Art is Not A Crime. Credit: Emiro SmoldersWhen Henry Chalfant began photographing New York’s…
John Legend Partners With Bilt To Help 50 College Students Cover Rent
October 20, 2026Supporting this challenge is personal to the singer. Legendary singer and songwriter John Legend is helping students who…
Black young men need a better path to college
OPINION: With Black male college enrollment down 22%, an educator says schools need systems that support students from early exposure…
Trump promises whistleblowers they could ‘become rich’ exposing fraud. Critics see contradictions
Opponents point to the president’s dismissal of inspectors general and pardons of people convicted of fraud as they challenge his…
(Un)Reasonably Shady: Gizelle Apologizes To Tia For Spreading Dating App Rumor, #RHOP Regrets Wendy ‘Scammer’ Shade
Gizelle Bryant is taking accountability for her recent conflicts on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' extending apologies to both Wendy…
Black Republican influencer demands apology after being removed from Ken Paxton campaign event
Thelma Louise says she was later told she may have been mistaken for a paid agitator working for Democrat James…
The Lakers Look More Like The Country Club Than Showtime [Op-Ed]
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The NBA’s most iconic franchise is getting whiter on the court as…
Janelle James announces debut Netflix stand-up special ‘How Romantic’
The Emmy-nominated ‘Abbott Elementary’ star will make her Netflix stand-up debut with a global special premiering November 10.Janelle James is…
‘Résumé Botox’ Is The New Job Search Strategy
October 20, 2026A growing number of experienced professionals are editing their résumés and LinkedIn profiles to appear younger.Workers are turning…
Trump mistakenly celebrates ‘highest’ Black poverty rate while touting his economy
The Black poverty rate has declined, but an economist tells theGrio that Trump administration policies could make those gains short-lived.President…
4 The Hard Way with Erica Campbell
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley asks Erica Campbell why the White House still stands if…
In pictures: boundary-pushing works in Frieze London’s Focus section
Jayeeta Chatterjee, The Infinite Weft (2026) David OwensAs is so often the case, the Focus section, for solo stands by…
Protesters repeatedly interrupt Trump during campaign rally: ‘I f—king hate you!’
The president faced back-to-back disruptions in Kansas as polls show declining approval and growing challenges for Republicans ahead of Nov.…
Jalen Hurts’ blood clot scare raises an important question. Who’s really at risk?
After NFL star Jalen Hurts developed blood clots in his leg and lungs, we break down what Black Americans should…
Mississippi AG Says Cop Was ‘Justified’ In Killing Of 1-Year-Old Black Child Kohen Wiley
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Hunter Foster will not be charged with a crime over the June…
François Pinault to launch permanent display of his collection at Venice’s Palazzo Grassi
The French billionaire art collector François Pinault has announced plans to launch a permanent display of his holdings at the…
Xavier Ochsner College Of Medicine To Become The Next Historically Black Med School
October 19, 2026The milestone comes as the United States faces a growing physician shortage, particularly in underserved communities.Xavier Ochsner College…
LSU student who accused football player of sexual assault says university failed her as criminal investigation opens
Damien Shanklin remains on the school’s football team after his initial one-year suspension was reduced to probation.One year after LSU…
‘No excuse’: Ex-NFL player Michael Robinson apologizes over speculative statements regarding Jalen Hurts’ health, commitment to team
The NFL Network analyst walked back his speculation about Hurts after the Eagles quarterback was diagnosed with a serious blood-clot…
At museums across London, Old Masters cuddle up to the contemporary—what makes this curatorial approach so appealing?
The cutting edge of history: Thomas Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews (around 1750, above left) and Yinka Shonibare’s response, Mr…
O.J. Simpson’s former attorney urges caution as new claims revive questions about 1994 murders
Malcolm LaVergne responded to claims that a convicted drug trafficker connected to Simpson may have helped dispose of evidence after…
‘We won’t be intimidated’: Rep. Al Green speaks out after suspicious powder letter sent to office
The Texas Democrat says whoever is responsible should face prosecution as investigators examine similar letters sent to lawmakers.U.S. Rep. Al…
‘She’s Always Been God To Me’: Britney Spears Gives Janet Jackson Her Flowers In Heartfelt Post
Britney Spears is letting it be known that Janet Jackson has always been her hero.When it comes to Janet Jackson,…
Revealed: How Vincent van Gogh’s brother Theo gave Monet his first exhibition in London
Left: Claude Monet (1899) and right: Theo van Gogh (1889) Paul Nadar (photo © Aguttes) and Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam…
What We Need to Know: Two Senate Races, Mapleton’s First Police Chief, and Phillis Wheatley’s Freedom
Two competitive Senate races are reshaping the political landscape while a historic appointment and a literary milestone intersect in this…
London exhibition throws stark light on tragedy in Gaza
One of the works in the show is a video featuring footage of a mock “press conference” held by children…
Charlamagne tha God disputes claims that Hot 97’s morning show beats ‘The Breakfast Club’ in ratings
The radio host pushed back after Kaz Famuyide said ‘Mornings with Mero’ had beaten ‘The Breakfast Club’ despite having fewer…
Trump wants New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America.’ State leaders say it’s not happening
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Sen. Ben Ray Luján rejected Trump’s proposal, defending the state’s centuries-old name and heritage.President Donald…
‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp Fires Back After 50 Cent Makes Wild Claim She Slept With Cast & Crew, Says There Was ‘Weird Sh*t’ Behind The Scenes
The rapper and producer 50 Cent is calling out 'Power' creator Courtney Kemp, leveling messy allegations about the TV mogul's…
Nearly 2-In-3 Small-Business Owners Sacrifice Their Pay As Costs Soar
October 20, 2026The survey, conducted by Small Business for America’s Future, found that 72% of respondents believe running a business…
6 Black artists we’d love to see headline the Super Bowl halftime show
As debate swirls around the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime show, these artists could deliver unforgettable performances someday.Jay-Z has spent the…
7 Instagram Accounts That Encourage Black Women To Protect Their Peace
Your Instagram feed should do more than entertain you. These seven accounts are reminding Black women to prioritize their peace,…
Byron Donalds faces tighter race among Latino voters in Florida governor contest
A new Florida poll shows Democrat David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds among Latino voters, while Donalds maintains a statewide…
‘There is no safe space for an ambitious Black woman’: Danyel Smith opens up about the cost of ambition
In a conversation with Felicia Pride, Smith reflected on the resentment Black women can face when they continue pursuing bigger…