Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, Alice Tan Ridley, dies at age 72
The singer and mother of Gabourey Sidibe died on March 25 in New York City. Alice Tan Ridley, a famed…
Michael B. Jordan Takes NYC Looking Good For ‘Sinners’ Promo
In less than two weeks, Michael B. Jordan is hitting theaters for his latest film Sinners, the highly-anticipated new project…
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
The president will maintain his 10% tariff on nearly all global imports, his Treasury secretary told reporters.Facing a global market…
Supreme Court Blocks Order To Rehire Federal Workers
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.On Tuesday, Trump’s personal judges, also known as the Supreme Court, blocked…
Why five years after the pandemic, art fairs are still in recovery
Olafur Eliasson’s Endlessly Happy Visible Endings (2023) at Frieze Los Angeles in February. Coming just weeks after the city’s devastating…
Shopping While Black: H&M Manager Catches Heat For Racially Profiling 2 Sisters, Refusing Service For No Reason
April 10, 2025The manager then told the girls to not get violent without any apparent cause.A H&M manager is catching…
Nation’s First ‘Zoo School’ Breaks Ground On $26M Golden Campus
April 10, 2025The Golden Charter Academy is investing millions into environmental education.Golden Charter Academy broke ground on April 8 on…
Lawyer says Prince Harry was unfairly treated when stripped of UK security detail
A government lawyer said Harry’s argument in the lower court was accurately found to have been based on an “inappropriate,…
The Timeless Legacy of Babyface: A Look at His Greatest Hits
Source: General / Radio OneBabyface is a legendary figure in the world of R&B and has crafted a career filled…
Republicans are going public with their growing worries about Trump’s tariffs
Republican senators are confronting the Trump administration as they fret about the economic impact of the president’s sweeping tariff strategy.Manufacturers…
Usher Makes It Plain And Refuses To Feed Cherry To Underage Fan: ‘Did You Say 16?!’
April 9, 2025Usher goes viral after refusing to feed a young fan a cherry at his London concert.Usher is known…
France to return human remains to Madagascar in first action under new law
Senator Catherine Morin-Desailly has been advocating for the introduction of restitution laws in France © Abaca Press / Alamy Stock…
Kenya’s Government Aims To Turn One Of Largest Refugee Camps Into A Thriving City—Can It Be Done?
April 9, 2025Kenyan government official sees the camp in Kakuma as an opportunity for small businesses to grow, despite refugees…
Keke Palmer pulls Jonathan Majors episode from podcast after backlash
After teasing an episode featuring Jonathan Majors, Keke Palmers appears to cancel the actor’s appearance altogether.It looks like Jonathan Majors…
Patti Smith plays rally at Elizabeth Street Garden to protest imminent eviction
Patti Smith performs at a rally to save the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan on 1 April Photo: ©…
Black Woman Gets Ticket For Walking On The Wrong Side Of The Road, But Her White Husband Does Not
April 9, 2025Akia Townes believes she received the minor traffic violation for walking on the wrong side of the road…
LeBron James is getting his very own Ken doll as Barbie’s first-ever ‘Kenbassador’
Proceeds from LeBron James’ new Ken doll will be donated to help drive childhood literacy.LeBron James, who has been dubbed…
Duke basketball star Khaman Maluach could be deported under Trump’s new visa policy
The news arrives as many expect the rising star to be an NBA first-round draft pick this June after a…
Baltimore’s ‘AFRAM’ Festival To Include Performances By Saweetie, Patti Labelle, And Juvenile At Juneteenth Celebration
April 9, 2025Amerie, Vedo, and Teedra Moses will also hit the stage at the cultural and music festival.Attendees at this…
HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s reversal on fluoride in water could worsen health disparities for Black Americans
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has moved to halt decades-long recommendations for public drinking water, concerning public health experts.U.S. Secretary…
Harriet Tubman webpage is restored by NPS, but critics still worry about Trump administration undermining Black history
“When we see efforts to erase our history…I think the intention is to try to make the country great or…
Nicki Minaj Is Billboard Magazine’s Best Female Rapper Of All-Time
April 9, 2025The Queens-bred emcee beats out the likes of Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, and Queen LatifahBillboard has…
Two former MLB players killed amongst 124 killed in Dominican nightclub’s roof collapse
Singer Rubby Pérez and ex-Major League Baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco among the dozen killed in a fatal…
Cardi B’s daughter Kulture goes viral after speaking Spanish and showing her bilingual skills
Cardi B’s six-year-old daughter Kulture demonstrates her Spanish speaking skills while on a video call rocking adorable cornrows.Cardi B’s daughter,…
BBC unveils restored sculpture by artist and sexual abuser Eric Gill
The restored work depicts Prospero and Ariel from William Shakespeare's play The TempestThe Art NewspaperA sculpture by Eric Gill outside…
Spike Lee Reveals Allen Iverson And Kobe Bryant Were His Initial Picks To Star In ‘He Got Game’
April 9, 2025Spike Lee reveals the two NBA stars who could’ve taken the Jesus Shuttlesworth role from Ray Allen.Ray Allen…
Reps. Pressley, Brown push FDA to finalize a bill to ban harmful chemical in hair relaxers
The congresswomen warn in a letter the “heightened health risks” for Black women exposed to the chemical, formaldehyde.U.S. Reps. Ayanna…
Democrats say Trump’s tariffs could harm medical supply chains, warn people could die
The more than two dozen House Democrats said in the letter that the president’s tariffs will only “backfire” on those…
Style Gallery: Black Hollywood Turns Out For The 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards
Source: Stefanie Keenan / GettyThe 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards went down on April 8 in Los Angeles – and…
Democrat-Led States Push Back On Federal Goverment’s Threats To Cut School Funding Over DEI
April 9, 2025State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they have no plans to comply with the Education Department’s…
30 Years Of Bad Boys: Will Smith Celebrates A Franchise That Changed The Game [Gallery]
Source: Courtesy / Sony PicturesIt’s been 30 years since Bad Boys burst onto the scene in 1995, introducing the world…
Rick Ross Ensures Wheelchair Accessibility For Upcoming Car Show
April 9, 2025A lawsuit by a disabled fan led to the needed changes A lawsuit against recording artist Rick Ross…
Why shoppers are ditching Target for Costco after DEI fallback: ‘I wanted them to stand up’
A recent report shows signs that foot traffic has decreased at Target and increased at Costco, particularly among Black and…
Florida Wins NCAA Championship After Historic Comeback Against Houston, Social Media Reacts
Source: Sam Hodde / GettyFlorida is back on top of the college basketball sports world. Monday night, April 7, the…
A brush with… Ed Atkins — podcast
Ed Atkins © Tate Photography (Josh Croll)In this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben…
Roc Nation School of Music Students Promised Full Scholarships Are In Debt
April 9, 2025Students at the Jay-Z-backed Roc Nation School of Music are in debt after being promised otherwise.Jay-Z backed the…
List Of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season
Source: Thearon W. Henderson / GettyUPDATED: April 8th, 2025 04:00PMThe NBA season has once again captivated fans with its thrilling…
Public sculpture destroyed in apparent arson attack in Toronto
Douglas Coupland's Tom Thomson's Canoe (2008) before it was destroyed by fire on 2 April Photo courtesy Sarah KeenlysideA public…
Georgia Daycare Loses License After Giving Toddlers Benadryl Without Consent
April 9, 2025A Benadryl scandal has led to the loss of this Georgia daycare’s child care license.The Georgia church daycare…
Paris Metro stubs out exhibition ad featuring smoking David Hockney
The picture was meant to promote Hockney’s show at Fondation Louis VuittonTwixx via AdobeStockThe venerable UK artist David Hockney is…
Walter Clayton Jr.’s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston
The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston’s lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit.Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. came up with…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams makes clear he is not part of the Trump ‘resist movement’
“There are some people who are just angry because the election didn’t turn out the way they want. And because…
Black Women AGs Lead Charge Against Trump Admin’s Attack On Public Health
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Depending on your perspective, New York State Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James…
Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’
The Harvard scholar learns a long-buried puzzle about his great-great-grandmother sprouting a new branch on the family tree from Ireland.For…
Gagosian to stage first Willem de Kooning show in 12 years
Willem de Kooning, Untitled X, 1985 © 2025 The Willem de Kooning Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Photo: Maris…
Barack Obama States The Obvious, He Wouldn’t Have Gotten Away With The Nonsense Donald Trump Is Doing
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Getty Images / Donald Trump / Barack ObamaBarack Obama didn’t bite…
Changing the narrative: National Public Housing Museum opens in Chicago
After nearly two decades in development, the museum opened on 4 April Photo courtesy National Public Housing MuseumThe National Public…
Dreamville Fest 2025: J. Cole’s Setlist
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: Astrida Valigorsky / GettyThe Dreamville Festival was born from J. Cole’s…
Could the future of the art market lie in antiques?
© Illustration: Katherine HardyDon’t cry victory yet, antique dealers. Boring brown furniture remains difficult, even impossible to shift. Some other…
‘The Chi’ Adds Phylicia Rashad, Karrueche & More To Season 7 Cast
Showtime’s “The Chi” just leveled up, adding award-winning talent to its Season 7 cast. Paramount just announced that Phylicia Rashad,…
The remains of a Black Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor finally return home to his family
Neil Frye joined the US Navy in 1940 at age 20 before he was killed during the attacks on Pearl…
Sterling K. Brown explains the touching reason why he started going by his first name
The “Paradise” star and St. Louis native shares how going by his first name honors his father, whom he lost…
National Gallery of Art marking 250th anniversary of US with loans to ten museums across the country
Sandro Botticelli's The Virgin Adoring the Child (1480/90) goes on view this month at the Flint Institute of Arts in…
From ‘First Take’ to First Term? Stephen A. Smith teases run for president
“Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. So I’m officially leaving all doors open,” the…
Kendrick Lamar’s Movie With South Park Creators Delayed Until 2026
We don’t know much about the Kendrick Lamar collaboration with South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for an…
‘It’s so rare and so scary’: Meghan Markle reveals she experienced postpartum preeclampsia
The Duchess of Sussex opens up about navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a rare postpartum health scare: postpartum preeclampsia.With Black Maternal…
Billboard Crowns Nicki Minaj As The Best Female Rapper Of All Time
Women have been running this rap game for decades. And now, Billboard is giving flowers to the legends and trailblazers…
‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler says Michael B. Jordan took Chadwick Boseman’s death ‘the hardest’
Six years after working together on “Black Panther,” Ryan Coogler opens up about the late Chadwick Boseman’s lasting legacy.Chadwick Boseman’s…
Rep. Al Green Looking To Impeach President Trump For Third Time
There are two types of democrats: those who acquiesce to President Trump and his demands and those like Rep. Al…
GED Section: D.L. Hughley’s Sharp Take on Literacy and America’s Contradictions
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley isn’t just a comedian; he’s a truth-teller with a knack…