Michelle Obama discusses the problem with modern dating on her ‘IMO’ podcast: ‘A lot of people are not looking deep enough’
Michelle Obama opens up about dating Barack before he was “financially sound” and taking risks in love on her podcast,…
‘Top Gun,’ ‘Tombstone’ and ‘Batman Forever’ Star Val Kilmer Dead at 65
Actor Val Kilmer, most notable for his roles as the Caped Crusader in “Batman Forever” and portrayal of rock legend…
Just Stop Oil to release soup cookbook after calling end to protests
The book, Making a Bigger Splash: Soups, has been written by two of the group’s organisers, Anne Carotte and Cory…
USC star JuJu Watkins is the AP Player of the Year and just the fourth sophomore to earn that honor
The sensational sophomore led the University of Southern California to its best season in nearly 40 years.JuJu Watkins, the sensational…
Marlon Wayans Unveils Trailer For Jordan Peele Horror Film ‘Him’
Marlon Wayans takes a chilling turn towards the horror genre with the Jordan Peele-produced film, Him. During CinemaCon, Wayans and…
The trials and tribulations of putting together Lucian Freud’s catalogue raisonné
Lucian Freud's Man’s Head, Portrait I (1963) © Lucian Freud ArchiveThe British artist Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was famously private—he communicated…
Amazon among the companies vying to buy TikTok as the Saturday deadline for ByteDance to sell nears
According to the White House, several potential buyers have bid on the popular social media app to ensure its continued…
Drake wins a legal victory in his ongoing battle against UMG; his legal team can begin discovery process
A NYC judge denied UMG’s request to delay the discovery process in the legal proceedings against Drake on Wednesday morning.…
‘We keep the nation going’: Meet the Grenadian woman farmer boosting the economy and leading farm-to-table tourism
For International Black Women’s History Month, organic farmer, Theresa Marryshow, talks with theGrio about why she wants more people to…
Altadena Fires Displaced Thousands, Now The Legal Journey For Justice Begins
Although a new season has officially emerged, in Altadena, as the flowers of spring begin to bloom, residents are still…
Museums in southern Brazil still recovering after last year’s floods
The Museu de Arte Contemporânea do Rio Grande do Sul closed for four monthsJefferson Bernardes/Getty ImagesA series of torrential rainstorms…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent
“I firmly believe that this city is better served by truly independent leadership,” said NYC Mayor Eric Adams on his…
Proposal to Make Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up” North Carolina’s Official State Hip-Hop Song
North Carolina could be making hip-hop history thanks to a proposal by state Senator Natalie Murdock. The Durham Democrat recently…
Education Department threatens funding for public schools over DEI–but doesn’t clarify what counts as DEI
The memo cites that “certain” DEI practices amount to a violation of federal law.The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday…
Director of National Museum of African American History and Culture on leave as Trump Adminstration turns attention to Smithsonian
Kevin Young, who took the helm in 2021, has been absent from his position since March 14 for an “undetermined…
Why Rihanna’s expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy
Experts say it’s rare to see such intentionality among famous philanthropists; Rihanna’s foundation has garnered praise for its embrace of…
4 Republicans Break With Party To Undo Trump’s Tariffs Against Canada
Just hours after the president issued tariffs that absolutely no one wanted, a few Republicans joined their Democratic brethren to…
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth’s office
Pulling the books off the shelves is another step in the Trump administration’s far-reaching effort to eliminate so-called DEI content…
Kid Capri Says He Was Never Paid For ‘Martin’ Show Sample
Kid Capri is coming for his coin. He says he was never compensated when his voice was sampled for the…
‘We can’t predict the future or what will happen’: Trump’s slashing of US foreign aid hits heritage conservation
Since 2018, Egyptian conservation workers and students have been restoring Takiyyat Ibrahim al-Gulshani, a 16th-century Ottoman complex in Cairo, thanks…
20-Year-Old Man Arrested After Money Dispute Leads To Alleged Double Murder
April 3, 2025By pure coincidence, Sessoms was apprehended in Michigan on the same day on unrelated burglary charges. A 20-year-old…
Journalists in Haiti defy bullets and censorship to cover unprecedented violence
The violence has forced many media companies to close, lay off reporters or stop printing, forcing some outlets to operate…
Art Week Riyadh will ‘bring together the many layers of Saudi Arabia's art scene’
Wael Shawky, The Gulf Project Camp (after ‘Hajj (Panoramic Overview of Mecca)’ by Andreas Magnus Hunglinger, 1803) (2019) © Wael…
Chadwick Boseman Honored By His Old School District With Fine Arts Center Named In His Honor
April 3, 2025Chadwick Boseman’s former school district honored the late actor by unveiling a bust and renaming its fine arts…
Crime Mob allegedly broke up because of a prank involving a Michael Jackson guest verse on ‘Knuck If You Buck’
According to Princess from Crime Mob, the group’s end involved Six Flags, Michael Jackson, and Jackson’s chimpanzee, Bubbles. Is it…
The Gang’s All Here: Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Caitríona Balfe & Many More Attend The European Premiere Of ‘The Amateur’
Source: Jeff Spicer / GettyWe’re just a little over a week away from the release of the upcoming espionage thriller…
Halle Berry Says The Oscar Was Not Designed For Black Women In New Documentary
April 3, 2025In the documentary, Halle Berry questions her 2002 Oscar win: Did it really change anything for women of…
Real Rap RAW: Kevin Hart Aka “Chocolate Droppa” Makes Tiny Desk Debut, X Is Crying
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Source: John Nacion / GettyKevin Hart pulled off a crazy April Fools’…
Trump’s targeting of universities and cuts to Department of Education put US art schools on alert
Protesters outside the Department of Education building in Washington, DC on 13 March Photo: Aaron Schwartz / Sipa USA /…
Kandi Burruss Countersues Landlord On Behalf Of Blaze Steak and Seafood Restaurant
April 2, 2025‘Othello’ may be going great, but there’s a legal skirmish at Blaze Steak and Seafood.Kandi Burruss-Tucker is countersuing…
Meghan Markle addresses the haters as her ‘As Ever’ collection sells out in less than one hour
Meghan Markle celebrates as her brand’s first collection completely sells out online in an hour amid conversations about her authenticity…
Why no one is challenging Trump’s executive order that keeps TikTok running
Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits in the few months he has been in office, but this…
Nigerian Boxer Dies After Collapsing During Boxing Match
Professional athletes endure so much physical activity that injuries are prone to happen, but none perhaps more dangerous than football…
Publication reveals there was more to photographer Weegee than his grim crime scene images
Weegee’s Marilyn Monroe, Distortion (around 1955), one of a series of satirical images of celebrities and politicians he created ©…
NBA legend Dennis Rodman assures fans he’s ‘alive and well’
After rumors began to swirl of his death on social media, NBA star Dennis Rodman shared proof of life on…
Princeton University Art Museum to open in brand-new building on 31 October
A sneak peek at the Princeton University Art Museum’s new building Photo: Joseph Hu, courtesy the Princeton University Art Museum,…
Former Central Michigan Football Player Pacino Horne Faces 20-Year Prison Bid
April 2, 2025He pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining almost $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.A former Central Michigan University football player…
Black Memoirs And Biographies To Add To Your Spring Reading List
Despite the threat of book bans and the disinvestment in marginalized stories, the bookshelves at your local bookstore will still…
New book looks at the shaping of Modern art in the Middle East beyond politics and war
Shirin Neshat's My Beloved (1995) and Dia al-Azzawi's Ishtar My Love (1965) © Shirin Neshat. Courtesy of the artist and…
Stephen Curry Has Historic Night After Scoring 52 Points In Latest Victory
April 2, 2025This was the 10th time he scored over 50 points in a game after turning 30 years old…
Booker breaks Senate floor speech record held by segregationist who opposed Black civil rights
“Having Senator Booker use his body as Black people have done in this country to fight for the advancement of…
‘A Different World’ sequel pilot ordered at Netflix in rare move by the streamer
After reports of a sequel to “A Different World” was in the works emerged in August, Netflix ordered a pilot…
Let them eat cake—and custard: Food Museum launches school dinners exhibition
The nostalgic show is open now until 21 February 2027cdkproductions via Adobe StockCake and custard, plastic trays and a lingering…
Twin Sisters Buy 43 Acres For ‘Bug Juice Meets HBCU’ Summer Camp For Black Youth
April 2, 2025Alex and Angelica Young’s Camp Legacy after is the culmination of ‘a lifelong goal’ to create a safe…
Shaundel Washington-Spivey elected first Black and LGBTQ mayor of La Crosse, Wis.
The newly elected mayor said he wants to “build a community that’s for everybody.”Voters in La Crosse, Wisconsin, made history…
“Hands Off” Anti-Trump Protests Planned For April 5; Black People Encouraged To Sit This One Out
On April 5, people nationwide are planning a series of protests as part of what they call “Hands Off! A…
Alabama Cop Who Killed Black Man During Car Repo Will Have His Day In Court
April 2, 2025Mac Marquette can appeal the decision.One of the police officers involved in the fatal 2023 shooting of Steve…
How did Cory Booker last on the Senate floor for over 25 hours? No food or drink, and with a lot of faith
Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest-held speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, April 1.U.S. Sen. Cory…
Drake Throws A Party In “Nokia” Music Video Full Of Grudge-Holding Easter Eggs
Source: Drake / YoutubeWhen Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U dropped on Valentine’s Day, it was met with…
Paper Checks Are Done For Thanks To Trump’s Executive Order
April 2, 2025People who need in-person assistance will face challenges since the administration has made labor cuts to the federal…
Obama photobombs D.C. family’s cherry blossom photos in epic surprise moment
“That’s Obama!” the Moore family said, realizing that the former president had accidentally made a cameo in their family photoshoot.You…
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s DOGE
Of Musk, Trump told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his…
Will TikTok Face A U.S. Ban? Trump Signals Deal Ahead of Saturday Deadline
TikTok may avoid a ban yet again, as former President Donald Trump has stated that a deal to sell the…
Senator Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Marathon Speech Is One For Record Books
April 2, 2025Sixty-eight years after Storm Thurmond broke the record for the longest Senate speech to delay access to voting…
Trump said he would ‘love’ to run for third term against Barack Obama
While a Trump-Obama showdown in 2028 is as unlikely as you can get, the political battle would certainly come with…
Drake “NOKIA,” G.T. & Big Sean “FTW” & More | Daily Visuals 4.1.25
Copyright © 2025 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.To say that 2024 was a rough year for Drake would be…
Did A Fake 911 Call Result In The Death Of Rapper Young Scooter?
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Doechii addresses industry plant rumors during Billboard Women in Music Awards acceptance speech: ‘It’s not an agenda’
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Terrifying Terrorizing Technology: Netflix Releases The Official ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 Trailer Starring Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, Tracee Ellis Ross & Many More
Source: Courtesy / NetflixOne of Netflix’s most popular and beloved shows returns next week! Continue reading to check out the…
Exclusive | The world’s most-visited museums 2024: normality returns—for some
(Not so) purple patch: While Jenny Holzer’s show at the Guggenheim attracted 344,000 visitors, the museum’s total 2024 attendance fell…