Is Beyoncé Releasing A New Album Soon? What We Know About 'Act III'
Rumors are swirling that Beyoncé might be ready to drop the third album in her trilogy project: Act III. Here's…
Comment | The slopification of political art
Left: an AI-generated image posted by US president Donald Trump on Truth Social on 12 April 2026. Right: still from…
15 HBCUs Create Association With Goal of Reaching Coveted R1 Research Status
April 30, 2026The schools belonging to the Association of HBCU Research Institutions will work in tandem to reach R1 status.…
Megan Thee Stallion teams up with Habitat for Humanity to renovate homes for elderly Texans
Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation will repair over 30 senior citizens’ homes across Houston and Dallas.Megan Thee Stallion is putting her…
Gabrielle Union on why it took 34 years to heal from sexual trauma — and how society stands in the way
As part of commemorating April, Sexual Assault Awareness month, Gabrielle Union is opening up about her 34-year healing journey.After navigating…
K. Michelle #RHOA Rips Prenup Critics Over Marriage To Dr. Kastan Sims –’Shut The F*** Up!’
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985On the next episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ K.Michelle reveals…
Former NBA All-Star John Wall joins Howard University as President of Basketball Operations
Former NBA star John Wall joins Howard University as president of basketball operations, taking on a leadership role to guide…
Still Sailing On The SS Stallion? Klay Thompson Happily Enjoys His Return To The ‘High Seas’ Following Split From Megan Thee Stallion
Klay Thompson is back to business as usual following his recent breakup from Megan Thee Stallion.The NBA player has yet…
Major Greek contemporary art non-profit Neon to close after 14 years
Dionisis Kavallieratos's Disoriented dance / Misled planet, part of Neon City Project 2020 at the Epidaurus Festival at the Odeon…
Robin Thede reveals she turned down 5 different marriage proposals
“I’ve been proposed to five times, and I’ve said no five times,” Robin Thede revealed on the Keke Palmer podcast.Robin…
‘Pulp Fiction’ star Ving Rhames collapses at LA restaurant, released from hospital same day
Ving Rhames health scare draws rapid paramedic response in North Hollywood Wednesday afternoonVeteran actor Ving Rhames is home and recovering…
EU imposes sanctions on Mikhail Piotrovsky, director of Russia’s State Hermitage Museum
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Mikhail Piotrovsky Universidad de Navarra via FlickrMikhail Piotrovsky, the director of the…
No One Asked For This: Donald Trump Will Desecrate U.S. Passports With His Orange Mug
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We wished we were making this up, but it is indeed happening.People…
Towering homage to Bamiyan Buddhas rises over Manhattan’s High Line
Tuan Andrew Nguyen, The Light That Shines Through the Universe, 2026. A High Line Plinth commission. On view until autumn…
HBCU St. Augustine’s Files for Bankruptcy, Drops Current Accreditation Fight
April 29, 2026The current accreditation status is expected to conclude on May 15. SAU leaders say they will focus on…
Titian's ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’ to get a refresh with bank conservation grant
Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne, 1520–23A Titian masterpiece is getting a touch up thanks to Bank of America’s (BOA) annual art…
T.I. Sues Cinq Music, Claims Company Finessed Price to Buy Back His Catalog
April 30, 2026He said the company requested that he pay nearly 20 times what he actually owes.Atlanta rapper T.I. has…
‘This felt like a slap in the face’: HBCU students at South Carolina State protest Pamela Evette as commencement speaker
Students at South Carolina State University launch petition, protesting Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette as 2026 commencement speaker.This week, students…
Benny The Butcher Speaks on New Music, New Movie & The Future of Griselda
Benny The Butcher never slows down. Even after dropping hit albums, the Black Soprano Family boss is always planning what’s…
Spice up your life: Tate channels 90s glam at The Groucho Club
Jon Shard, Flesh at The Haçienda, 1996Courtesy of British Culture Archive © Jon Shard, British Culture Archive.London’s art and fashion…
5 Philadelphia Teens Earn Associate Degrees Weeks Before High School Graduation
April 30, 2026“It took a lot of time management and studying, but my teachers kept telling me to stick with…
No One Asked You, Sir: Slim Thug Says He Can’t Date Megan Thee Stallion After Her Klay Thompson Breakup–‘I’m Good’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson breakup barely had time to…
Scholly Founder Sues Sallie Mae For Wrongful Termination And Alleged Unlawful Data Selling
April 30, 2026Chris Gray claims Sallie Mae went back on promises regarding data privacy.The founder of Scholly, a scholarship search…
Third Man Admits Guilt In Connection To Jam Master Jay’s Murder
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The 2002 murder of Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay has an…
Celebrities With Streets Named After Them
Must be nice! Take a look at these handful of celebrities who've had the great honor of getting a street…
EEOC Prioritizes ‘Racism Against White Men’ Job Discrimination Cases
April 29, 2026Seeking anonymity out of fear of professional repercussions, the current and former staff members say they are concerned…
Racism-Related Stress May Contribute To High Black Maternal Mortality Rates, Study Finds
April 29, 2026New research from the U.K. points to a connection between racism-related stress and the disproportionately high maternal mortality…
South Carolina State disinvites Lt. Gov. Evette to speak at commencement after students say it ‘felt like a slap in the face’
SC State President Alexander Conyers announced that the university will no longer host Lr. Gov. Pamela Evette after student protests.After…
K. Michelle #RHOA Rips Prenup Critics Over Marriage To Dr. Kastan Sims –'Shut The F*** Up!'
On the next episode of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' K.Michelle reveals she did not sign a prenup with Dr.…
Debbie Allen gets emotional as husband Norm Nixon delivers surprise anniversary moment on air
Debbie Allen and husband, Norm Nixon, tied the knot in 1984 and celebrate 42 years together.Debbie Allen was surprised with…
NBA star Tristan Thompson moves to take legal control of brother Amari’s care
Thompson is seeking conservatorship to ensure consistent care and oversight for his younger brother. Tristan Thompson has filed for a…
From Soda To Shots Fired: Taco Bell Worker Arrested After Violent Dispute
April 29, 2026A Taco Bell worker in West Palm Beach is in police custody for shooting at a group of…
Stephen A. Smith Defends Klay Thompson From ‘Chirp, Chirp, Chirping’ Megan Thee Stallion’s Cheating Claims–’He Doesn’t Deserve That’
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Stephen A. Smith is just the latest to comment on the Megan…
In trip to Dominica, IShowSpeed reveals his tourism is bigger than taking in culture
The popular streamer is set to conclude his travels through the Caribbean in May, but not before showcasing islands and…
Third Man Admits Guilt In Connection To Jam Master Jay's Murder
The 2002 murder of Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay has an additional lane of closure added after a third…
EU imposes sanctions on Mikhail Piotrovsky, director of Russia's State Hermitage Museum
Mikhail Piotrovsky Universidad de Navarra via FlickrMikhail Piotrovsky, the director of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and a…
Obama, Harris react forcefully to SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act
“There is no question our fight became harder today, but I know we are up for the battle,” said former…
Chris Brown Requests Judge To Block Mentions Of Rihanna Assault In New Housekeeper Civil Trial
April 29, 2026Brown’s legal team argued that the mention of his past legal battle could unfairly sway the jury.Chris Brown…
White House defends Trump passport with Obama Metro card—but there’s one big difference
“The only way they get away with all the scandals, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, fraud, and abuse is by saying…
Body of Ashlee Jenae returned to family in New Jersey amid ongoing death investigation
The Ashlee Jenae Tanzania investigation continues as her family awaits autopsy results and missing belongings. The body of content creator…
They’re Safe, For Now: The Supreme Court Fight That Could Decide The Fate Of 300,000 Haitians
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.If the courts ultimately side with the Trump administration, hundreds of thousands…
Six years after dehibiliating stroke, Sinbad announces his return to comedy
The 69-year-old comedian says the first two shows are “just the beginning” of his comeback.You can’t keep Sinbad from doing…
Charlamagne Tha God Credits ‘People Who Are Not Being Performative’ As Real Social Media Influencers
April 29, 2026Charlamagne tha God is sharing his take on what defines a true influencer, saying it’s not about followers…
‘This is a violation of the constitution!’: Florida Rep. Angie Nixon makes voice heard as Florida GOP passes gerrymandering map in win for Trump
Nixon, who is running for Senate in her home state, called the decision by the Florida legislature a “slap in…
Stockholm’s Market Art Fair wants to prove the ‘periphery is now essential’
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Market Art fair 2026© Jean-Baptiste BérangerStockholm, the Sleeping Beauty of European capitals,…
12 Rappers Who Have Dated Athletes
People always say sports and music are synonymous. Here are 12 rappers who have dated athletes, past and present.Hip-Hop and…
A brush with… Andrew Cranston—podcast
Andrew Cranston Photo: Norman Wilcox-GeissenIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke talks…
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Jack Thornell, who captured James Meredith shooting in 1966 dies at 86
Jack Thornell photographer dies at 86 after four decades documenting the Civil Rights Movement Jack Thornell, the former Associated Press…
Black Prom Isn't 'Doing Too Much,' It's One Of Our Most Beautiful Traditions
Black prom is a rite of passage for many Black teens. Here's why it's so special for our community.Black proms…
US gas prices climb to four-year peak as Iran talks stall
US gas prices reach a four-year high as stalled Iran negotiations push oil prices upward, raising concerns over fuel costs…
Damon Jones Pleads Guilty In NBA Gambling Scandal
April 29, 2026He faces a possible prison sentence of 48-63 monthsFormer NBA player Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to federal…
This teen’s art celebrating Black hair could land on Google’s homepage; now she needs your vote to win $55K
One vote for Kameirah Johnson’s Google Doodle “Hair Power” could help this high school student win a $55k scholarship. One…
First Louisiana patient treated with gene therapy shows early promise in sickle cell fight
As early results show promise, the 23-year-old hopes the treatment could finally clear a path toward his dream of becoming…
Locked Up: 8 Podcasters Who Landed Behind Bars
Podcasting has exploded over the past decade, transforming from a niche medium into a global force where anyone with a…
East Africa meets Western Europe as Michael Armitage takes on Venice's Palazzo Grassi
In paintings such as 2022’s Dandora (Xala, Musicians), Armitage draws on aspects of life in KenyaPhoto by David Westwood, ©…
Amid Protests, South Carolina Lt. Gov Says Trump Has ‘Done More For HBCUs’ Than Other Administrations
April 29, 2026In a video posted on X, Evette referred to the protests against her as “woke mobs” South Carolina…
Speedy Morman’s Complex exit represents a larger trend in media
Speedy Morman is the latest in a long line of Black journalists leaving traditional outlets to bet on themselves.On Monday…
HB On The Scene + Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Met Gala
HelloBeautiful will be reporting live from the Met Gala red carpet, for the second year in a row, bringing our…
Sonic investigations non-profit to be artist-in-residence at London's Gasworks
Earshot's team includes Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Hyeongji Yang, Caline Matar (on phone screen), Renate Lurdesa Baumane and Fabio Claudio Cervi.…
Tunnel Walk Tastemakers: Haleon Hits the Field with U.S. Soccer Stars Tyler Adams & Crystal Dunn To Launch 'For the Assist' Campaign
Haleon is shifting the spotlight to the moments that make big plays possible.The health and wellness company behind Sensodyne, Advil,…