New Los Angeles art space focuses on the experiences of women
Linda Vallejo, Self-Knowing in the New Age, 2024 Courtesy of The Judith CenterThe artist Kathryn Andrews has launched the Judith…
Ray J Reveals Attempted Suicide During Interview With Pastor Jamal Bryant
Source: Momodu Mansaray / GettyThe much-anticipated interview between Ray J and Pastor Jamal Bryant has fans concerned for the singer’s…
The arts should be recognised as a key part of what it means to be human, argues a new publication
As the UK waits to learn what its newly elected Labour government plans to do about the crisis and decline…
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., First Black President At Michigan State University, Dies At 98
November 18, 2024Wharton Jr. was an influential figure within MSU’s community.Clifton R. Wharton Jr., the first Black President at Michigan…
Denzel Washington says his same-sex kiss was cut from ‘Gladiator II’; ‘I think they got chicken’
“I actually kissed a man in the film but they took it out,” says acting icon Denzel Washington, who is…
Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyers Want Out! Ex-Mayor’s Attorneys Ask Judge To Remove Them From Legal Fight
Source: Alex Kent / GettyOh, Rudy Giuliani, how far we have fallen.As the ex-NYC Mayor’s seemingly endless journey of L’s…
At Rome’s Villa Borghese, Giambattista Marino is the poet painting the Baroque in words
Frans Pourbus the Younger’s Portrait of the Italian Poet, Giambattista Marino (around 1621) © 2007 Detroit Institute of ArtsIt is…
Mike Tyson Explains Why He Slapped Jake Paul
Source: Christian Petersen / GettyMike Tyson slapped the snot out of Jake Paul at the weigh-in last night, but it…
Vatican launches AI-generated version of St Peter’s Basilica
Digital visitors can explore “points of interest” at the sacred site, and zoom in on key areas such as the…
50 Cent Reacts To Louisiana Eliminating $150M Film Tax Credit, ‘Everything Happens For A Reason’
November 16, 202450 Cent remains optimistic about the outcome of Louisiana’s decision to eliminate its $150 million film tax credit.Curtis…
Trump’s incoming White House is pretty white and hostile to racial equity. Here’s what you should know
“These are people whose main goal is to make sure that we ‘Make America White Again,’” Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross…
Diddy’s Legal Team Denies Shyne’s Claims He Was “Fall Guy” In Club Shooting
Source: Samir Hussein / GettyIt seems Diddy is keeping tabs on everything even from behind bars. His legal team has…
Malcolm X’s Daughters Sue CIA, FBI, The New York Police Department Over Alleged Roles In His Death
November 16, 2024Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Malcolm X, said…
Quincy Jones’ death certificate confirms he died of pancreatic cancer
Quincy Jones’ cause of death has been confirmed as pancreatic cancer, which occurs at a higher prevalence in Black Americans.A…
Advance Auto-Parts To Close More Than 700 Stores
Copyright © 2024 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Tierney L. Cross / GettyAdvance Auto Parts executives announced Thursday that…
Ei Arakawa-Nash's Tokyo show tests the limits
Ei Arakawa-Nash’s show features a 2024 film created in collaboration with Reiji Saito, which pays tribute to Ellsworth Kelly’s colourful…
REPPIN’ TIME: The 10 NFL Teams With The Proudest Fans
Source: Christian Petersen / GettyThe 2024-25 NFL season is heating up, and millions of fans are in front of the…
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Launches HBCU Champions For Financial Legacy Program
November 14, 2024Jay-Z is launching a financial literacy program designed to support HBCU students and their surrounding communities. Jay-Z’s Shawn…
Missouri prosecutor says he won’t charge Nelly after an August drug arrest
“We don’t believe the facts in this case warrant the issuing of charges,” St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell…
Oprah Winfrey shuts down rumors of being paid $1M by Kamala Harris’ campaign
“Not true,” said Oprah Winfrey when asked if she was paid to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.Oprah Winfrey…
See Halle Berry Bring Back Her 2002 Oscar Glory Celebrating The Dress – And Designer – That Made History
Source: Frank Trapper / GettyProving that some things only get better with time, Halle Berry headlined the 1001 Seasons of…
Versailles and Palace Museum treasures head to Hong Kong
Key objects from the show include a Pascaline calculator from the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1661–1722)The Palace MuseumTreasures from the…
Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb on the ‘Today’ show
Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb as she departs “Today” after nearly 20 years.As Hoda Kotb’s departure from the “Today”…
Cavaliers keeping perspective as first team since 2015 to start season 13-0
Cleveland became the first team since Golden State in 2015-16 to win 13 straight to start a season. That Warriors…
Don’t Call It A Comeback: Taraji P. Henson Collaborates With Terlato Wine Group To Relaunch Seven Daughters Moscato
Source: Courtesy / Seven DaughtersThis week (November 13th), the Terlato Wine Group happily announced that Academy Award-nominated actor, #1 New…
How a Persian manuscript was swapped for a Willem de Kooning owned by the Iranian government
Willem de Kooning’s Woman III (1953) was swapped for folios from a 16th-century version of the Persian poem, the Shahnameh…
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is almost here. Here’s how to watch, time, odds
The rescheduled bout is set for Friday night at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in…
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs
The FAA and UN temporarily prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti after gangs shot three planes as part of…
Final Curtain Call: This Marvel Film Could Be Denzel Washington’s Last Role Before Retirement
Source: Simon Ackerman / GettyDenzel Washington is reportedly in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the highly anticipated…
Sotheby's pays over $6m to settle tax evasion case
Sotheby's Manhattan headquarters The Art NewspaperSotheby’s has agreed to pay $6.25m to the state of New York to settle a…
Trump’s replacement for four-star General Lloyd Austin: 44-year-old ‘anti-woke’ veteran and former FOX host Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, a staunch opponent of DEI initiatives and former guard at Guantanamo Bay, has less leadership experience than current Secretary…
11 Men of Color Who Should Be People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Source: Kevin Winter, Robert Okine, Arnold Turner, Stuart C. Wilson, Steven Fe / GettyEvery year since 1985, People magazine has…
Comment | The Barbican’s survey of Indian art avoids the pitfalls that plague so many political shows
The Imaginary Institution of India show at the Barbican Art Gallery chronicles the responses of artists to the tumultuous period…
November Book Bag: from fashion ‘outlaws’ to interviews with the auto-destructive artist Gustav Metzger
Gustav Metzger outside Gallery One during the Festival of Misfits, London, in 1962 ©National Portrait Gallery; Photo: John CoxThe artist…
Doechii receives a warm welcome during a tour stop at her former high school
Grammy-nominated rapper Doechii was greeted by the dance team and marching band when visiting her old high school.This week, Doechii…
Trump abolishing Education Department spells doom for Black America
“It is our time to have courage and fight for kids,” former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told theGrio.President-elect Donald…
Congrats! RHOP Alum Candiace Dillard-Basset Welcomes Baby Boy
Source: Paul Morigi / GettyCandiace Dillard Bassett is a mommy!The 37-year-old Real Housewives of Potomac alum and songstress welcomed her…
Goodwood contemporary: Rachel Whiteread to headline new foundation’s first exhibition at Sussex woodland site
Ann Gallagher (top right) will curate the work of Rachel Whiteread (top left) for the first headline exhibition at the…
Halle Berry stuns fans by re-wearing her iconic 2002 Oscars gown
Halle Berry proves she hasn’t aged a day as she slips back into the dress she wore 22 years ago…
Biden and Trump Meet In Oval Office, Commit to “Smooth” Transition of Power
Copyright © 2024 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: SAUL LOEB / GettyPresident Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump agreed…
Kunstmuseum Basel settles on Pissarro painting with Jewish collector’s heirs
Camille Pissarro, La Maison Rondest, l’Hermitage, Pontoise (1875)Basel’s Kunstmuseum has reached a settlement with the heirs of Richard Semmel on…
Alabama State Univ. Professor Launches 2 Children’s Books On Loss, Divorce And Death
November 14, 2024Dr. Holloway thought it was imperative to create books on death and divorce as a point of reference…
Diddy attempts to offload assets as he makes another claim for bail
Sean “Diddy” Combs is selling a Los Angeles mansion and private jet as he awaits trial in May.It appears that…
Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film the first one was in 2001. It’s more a swaggering, sword-and-sandal epic that…
Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children’s music, dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the woman who popularized childhood classics like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” died on November 9.After decades…
Quincy Jones Cause of Death Revealed
Source: PNP/WENN / WENNArtist, Producer, Composer and all-around musical genius Quincy Jones sadly passed away earlier this month at 91…
‘He laughed like a madman’: when Édouard Manet decided to touch up one of Berthe Morisot's paintings
Berthe Morisot and Édouard ManetA new book by Sebastian Smee, the Washington Post art critic and former contributor to The…
New AARP CEO Wants To Transform Health Systems For Black Americans
November 14, 2024Minter-Jordan seeks to continue tackling top issues like Social Security and Medicare protection while she attracts younger members…
The ‘controversy’ over Michael Strahan’s alleged disrespect of America’s military is proof that some people really need hobbies
OPINION: Deciding that Michael Strahan, a proud military brat, doesn’t respect the military hand-over-heart placement is about as low-hanging fruit…
Marvel’s President Says ‘Blade’ Still Happening & Miles Morales ‘Spider-Man’ On The Way
Source: Albert L. Ortega / GettyIt’s been five years since Marvel announced that Blade would be joining their ever-expanding Marvel…
4 People Arrested After Allegedly Faking Bear Attacks Defrauding Insurance Companies Of $141,839
November 14, 2024The four suspects were charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy for claiming that a bear damaged their vehicles,…
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
Wembanyama — who had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks in the Spurss defeat of the Sacramento…
Pretty Poodle Playlist: Music From Members of Sigma Gamma Rho
On this day (Nov. 12) in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.…
‘A testament to change’: Arts Council England report details ways in which UK cultural sector is addressing climate challenge
Desi Carnival, a festival taking South Indian performance styles as its inspiration, is one of many events staged recently by…
Man Admits Lying To NYPD About Jordan Neely Trying To Hit Him On NYC Subway
November 13, 2024Eric Gonzalez admitted to the lie in his testimony during Penny’s criminal trial. The man who helped former…
MUSIC MONDAY: “The Essential Quincy Jones” Playlist (LISTEN)
November 13, 2024Home About About the Editors Contact Us Pressby Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest)Happy…
Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades
Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey’s muse and handpicked successor, died on Nov. 9 at the age of 81 following a brief…
Black Cheerleader Portrayed As White Teammate’s ‘Pet’ While Taking Photos, Pennsylvania Lawsuit Claims
Copyright © 2024 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Connect Images / GettyAnother day, another incident that indicates Black student-athletes…
Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Artist Isabel Nolan, Curator Georgina Jackson and Producer Cian O’Brien at The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art,DublinPhoto: Ste MurrayDublin-based…
The Revitalization of Charlotte’s Historic West End
November 12, 2024An historic Black community in Charlotte, North Carolina, is undergoing a dramatic transformation.During the first half of the…