Ex-RNC Chair: I Know McConnell, And Trump’s Impeachment Trial Is ‘Pretty Much Over’
“There will be no more witnesses added to this conversation,” Steele said. “This is pretty much over. I mean, I…
Jonah Hill Posts Funny, Poignant Tribute To His Late Brother And Kobe Bryant
Jonah Hill posted an emotional tribute Thursday to his late brother Jordan Feldstein and Kobe Bryant after the basketball legend…
DeAndre Arnold Gets Invite To Oscars From Team Behind ‘Hair Love’
His Texas school district didn’t listen when high school senior DeAndre Arnold spoke up about the importance of growing his…
Billy Porter To Swing By ‘Sesame Street’ In His Oscars Tuxedo Dress
Billy Porter dusted off his now-iconic velvet tuxedo dress for a forthcoming appearance on “Sesame Street.” The popular children’s program…
Kobe Bryant Prayed At Catholic Church Hours Before Helicopter Crash
Hours before he died in a helicopter crash, NBA superstar Kobe Bryant stopped by a Roman Catholic church to pray,…
Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad to Celebrate Sisterhood at Women of Power
Debbie Allen, Award-winning Director and Choreographer and Phylicia Rashad, Award-winning Actress (Image: File) It’s nearly impossible to attend Women of…
Want To Be A Boss? Here’s How Your Job Can Prepare You for Entrepreneurship
Living in a digitized world, it’s easy to become fascinated with the thought of becoming an entrepreneur. If becoming an…
Southern University Becomes First HBCU to Launch Hemp-Derived CBD Product Line
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has announced a partnership with Ilera Holistic Healthcare,…
Cicely Tyson Inducted Into 2020 TV Hall Of Fame
Cicely Tyson was among the latest inductees this year into the 2020 TV Hall of Fame, according to VIBE. The…
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: ‘It’s Clear we Need to Change and Do Something Different’
Change is inevitable. And there definitely needs to be a big change in the National Football League. NFL commissioner Roger…
PETA Says Its Kaepernick-Inspired SUPER BOWL AD Was Banned by FOX
In the spirit of Colin Kaepernick, PETA is urging people to take a knee to stop injustice against animals. On…
Chicago Pastor Steals $1 Million From Church Funds to Buy A New Bentley
image: Cook County Jail The business of faith can be a very lucrative business. While some question it’s relevancy in…
The NBA and Louis Vuitton Announce Official Partnership
Exclusive French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has partnered with the National Basketball Association making it the first official Trophy…
La La Anthony Offers Some Boss Advice to Young Women
La La Anthony has been making boss moves for a while. From her humble roots hosting on MTV segments, the…
The Story of Former Slave-Turned-History-Making Drag Queen, William Dorsey Swann
William Dorsey Swann was a former slave who fought for queer freedom decades before the Stonewall riots of 1969. In…
Robert Indiana Lawsuit Counterclaims Dismissed – ARTnews.com
In a case centering on the late artist Robert Indiana‘s work, a majority of counterclaims leveled against the Morgan Art…
Art Basel Pens Letter to Anxious Hong Kong Exhibitors – ARTnews.com
On Wednesday, Bloomberg ran a report on dealers calling on Art Basel to cancel the eighth edition of the fair…
Jodie Foster to Direct Film Based on the 1911 ‘Mona Lisa’ Theft – ARTnews.com
In the early hours of August 21, 1911, a handyman walked out of the Louvre with a bundle concealed under…
Hong Kong Galleries Band Together—and More Art News – ARTnews.com
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. News Bronze sculptures…
Artist Zineb Sedira Faces Controversy Over Alleged Ties to BDS – ARTnews.com
Earlier this week came the announcement that Zineb Sedira would become the first artist of Algerian descent to represent France…
Collector Claims Inigo Philbrick Sold His Wade Guyton Work – ARTnews.com
Over the past couple months, ARTnews has reported on legal filings by various parties who claim to have ownership titles…
LACMA Receives $50 Million Pledge for Controversial New Building – ARTnews.com
With groundbreaking scheduled to begin on its controversial new building in a matter of months, the Los Angeles County Museum…
Gagosian, Steven Tananbaum Settle Lawsuit Over Jeff Koons Sculptures – ARTnews.com
A lawsuit over the alleged “non-delivery” of three Jeff Koons sculptures worth millions of dollars has come to an end.…
Blake Shelton’s 10-year plan involves Gwen Stefani
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are in it for the long haul. The couple got candid about their future in…
Meghan Markle’s mother won’t relocate to Canada since their relationship isn’t that close: report
Meghan Markle may not be as close with her mother, Doria Ragland, as many previously thought. The Duchess of Sussex’s…
Jim Carrey says he’s done mocking Donald Trump with political paintings
After months of constantly sharing his politically charged artwork, actor Jim Carrey said that he’s done making art about President…
Brielle Biermann feels ‘completely different’ after dissolving lip fillers, going brunette
Brielle Biermann feels like a whole new woman. The 22-year-old “Don’t Be Tardy” star took to her Instagram on Thursday…
Ellen shows support to high school senior suspended because of his locs
Alicia Keys and Ellen DeGeneres give High School senior Deandre Arnold a check for $20,000 to help fund his dream…
Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcom ‘Young Sheldon’ urges viewers to ‘draft’ Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey’s major moments From her ‘The Color Purple’ Oscar nomination, to that infamous Tom Cruise interview, Oprah Winfrey is…
NFL Super Bowl LIV performance preview plus a look back at past halftime shows
Music stars head to Miami for Super Bowl LIV The Super Bowl is not just for die-hard football fans, it’s…
Pennsylvania dad goes viral for buying his daughter a vending machine
A Pennsylvania dad’s Christmas gift to his 10-year-old daughter went viral for helping her develop an entrepreneurial mindset and setting…
‘The Crown’ is coming to an end after 5 seasons amid real-life ‘Megxit’ drama
Netflix’s “The Crown” about the British royal family is coming to an end earlier than expected amid Prince Harry and…
Aretha Franklin’s niece steps down as executor of estate
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 03: Aretha Franklin attends the Candie’s Foundation 2011 event to prevent benefit gala. (Photo by…
‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant praised for NSFW wrong answer
A contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” captivated viewers after she ventured a rather risque guess during her game’s Bonus Round.…
LeBron James and Anthony Davis get tatted to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant
PORTLAND, OREGON – DECEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers speak during a…
Meghan King Edmonds says she’s not open to dating men with kids: ‘It’s a lot of baggage’
Meghan King Edmonds knows what it takes to be a busy, single parent, but if there’s one thing she doesn’t…
Police searching for white man who wore blackface to rob Maryland bank
Courtesy of WikiCommons Police are hunting for a white man who painted his face black before he robbed a Maryland…
‘Terminator’ star Linda Hamilton says she would ‘happy to never return’ to the franchise
“Terminator” actress Linda Hamilton says the pressure of starring in a multimillion-dollar blockbuster made her want to walk away from…
Google’s 2020 “Most Searched” video pays tribute to Black History Makers
Among Google’s Most Searched Black History Month items are Simone Biles, Frederick Douglass, Maya Angelou and Prince (Getty/AP) From Beyonce…
Billy Ray Cyrus ‘keeps it real’ in Super Bowl commercial, talks Kobe Bryant’s legacy
On the heels of winning his first two Grammy awards for mega-hit “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X, Billy…
Kirk Whalum at D.C.’s Blues Alley
By Timothy CoxSpecial to AFRO To listen to the sound of Kirk Whalum’s saxophone let’s you know that the man…
Introduce The ‘Fun Fund’ to Your Children
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to AFRO When you are living on a budget, one way to manage your children’s appetite for…
[SIP+SAVOR] Super Bowl Cocktails • EBONY
It’s Super Bowl time! Whatever your plans are for the big game, there need to be some great cocktails involved.…
Another Viewpoint | Afro
Another Viewpoint Banner, Tim Lacy By Tim Lacy The NFL Pro football game took a back seat when breaking news…
4 Ways to Establish Financial Boundaries • EBONY
If you feel that you are the victim or target of financial abuse in your family and amongst your friends,…
The Future of Black Families in Baltimore: The Legacy Alliance
By Richard NormanSpecial to the AFRO Black families across the country are an amazing resource for a greater understanding of…
Vanessa Bryant Issues First Public Statement on the Deaths of Her Husband and Daughter • EBONY
Yesterday, Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and mother of their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, responded publicly for…
Homage to Kobe Bryant | Afro
By David Miller Every decade or so, if we are lucky, we are fortunate enough to witness greatness in professional…
New Season of TV One’s Acclaimed Series ‘Unsung’ Begins February 23 • EBONY
TV One’s longest-running and award-winning documentary series Unsung continues its stellar run with an all-new season premiering Sunday, February 23,…
Kobe Scores 60 Points in Unbelievable Farewell Victory
By AFRO Staff Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable…
New Yorkers of Color Face Inequalities in Rx Costs and Many Other Areas • EBONY
Older New Yorkers of color are more threatened by gentrification, more likely to skip prescription medications because of cost, more…
Kobe: Shocking Death | Afro
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The world was shocked Jan. 26 by the sudden death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna…
KERRY WASHINGTON, MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE IN HOLLYWOOD • EBONY
WITH HER HANDS ON HER HIPS AND EYES NARROWED, Kerry Washington is delivering instructions in a firm tone. She is…
Editorial Commentary: Thank You, Kobe
By Arthur CribbsSpecial to the AFRO When I heard of the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, along…
The Cute Cook’s Super Bowl Tailgate Menu • EBONY
You’ve invited everyone over. You’ve cleaned your house through and through. You’ve purchased a TV that rivals the screens at…
Archived Sports Commentary: Which Kobe Was Better? No. 8 or No.24?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. RileySpecial to the AFRO The Los Angeles Lakers will proudly retire both of Kobe…
5 Tips to Get You Mentally Prepped to Work Out • EBONY
Some of us might want that nice, toned body but really don’t know where to start, so we roam around…
Kobe Bryant’s Second Act Cancelled Too Soon
By Mark F. GrayAFRO Staff Writer After the 1998 NBA All-Star Game in the old Madison Square Garden, I got…