‘Michael’ dominates box office, delivers biggest debut ever for a music biopic
The Antoine Fuqua-directed film opened to $97M domestically and $217M globally, surpassing previous music biopic records. The highly anticipated biopic…
Trump Shares New Footage As Investigators Uncover Suspect’s Political Writings In WHCA Dinner Shooting
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.President Donald Trump is offering new details and visuals from the shooting…
NC A&T Audit Reveals $5M In Financial Aid Went To Officials’ Student Relatives
April 27, 2026Out of $5 million, over $780,000 went to students who were employed by the Greensboro-based HBCU, family members…
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP-favored map to stand before November elections
The US Supreme Court reinstates a Texas voting map favoring Republicans, a move that could reshape House control ahead of…
Donte DiVincenzo Tears Achilles & Anthony Edwards Ruled Out As Jokic Ends Game In Near-Brawl, Social Media Reacts
Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves went up 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, but it was a…
Pittsburgh’s new $31m Arts Landing combines public art with civic engagement
The artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis with their Bird Circus (2026) Photo: Chris Uhren, courtesy Pittsburgh Cultural TrustArts…
Kenya Moore Exits Atlanta Salon After Landlord Dispute, Signals Possible Court Battle
April 27, 2026Kenya Moore has exited her hair salon in Atlanta following a rental dispute with the landlord.Kenya Moore is…
Why Allyson Felix’s comeback to track & field is bigger than you think
The sport’s most decorated female athlete is returning with a goal in mind: to run for her country in her…
Following WHCD Shooting, Donald Trump Expresses Need For His White House Ballroom Vanity Project
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Social media is very skeptical about the shooting, and Donald Trump's statements…
CBS’ Norah O’Donnell Reads White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect ‘Manifesto’ Out Loud, Upsetting Trump
April 27, 2026Chaos broke out during the April 25 evening event after Allen allegedly charged a security checkpoint outside the…
Oprah Winfrey makes surprise return to Morehouse College for intimate sendoff with her scholars
“In an intimate talkback session, she shared her wisdom, candor, and joy with all in the room,” Morehouse College said…
Why did Trump lose it during interview over WHCD suspect calling him ‘rapist’ and ‘pedophile’?
“Anger is a way to overcompensate, and also it’s a way to distract from the real issues,” Democratic strategist Antjuan…
A Timeline Of Klay Thompson’s Dating History
In lieu of him and Megan Thee Stallion's split recently stealing headlines, we look back at Klay Thompson's dating history.Megan…
Man Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Neighbors Over Dog Urinating On His Lawn
April 27, 2026A man was arrested on assault charges after stabbing his neighbors whose dog peed on his grass.A man…
Maury Povich settles ‘RHOA’ rumor involving Pinky Cole and Phaedra Parks
The dispute, which began at a charity event, played out on-screen before Povich delivered the final verdict. Veteran television host…
Resorts World NYC To Open Live Table Games April 28
April 27, 2026“‘New York City has never seen anything like what we’re planning for April 28,,” said Robert DeSalvio, president…
Issa Rae shares the Maya Angelou lesson she carries into business and life
The “Insecure” creator highlights a quote that has informed how she reads people and protects her peace. Issa Rae says…
Alleged WHCD Shooter Cole Allen's Home & Education Background Uncovered
As officials probe whether he acted alone, reports about Cole Allen’s faith, career, and online activity raise more questions than…
Final book in trilogy asks: What is the future of the art world?
The three books in the series are The Future of the Museum: 28 Dialogues (2020); Imagining the Future of the…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims To Make Rotisserie Chicken Eligible For SNAP Benefits
April 27, 2026In a statement, Fetterman prompted the new key word on Capitol Hill – “affordability” – as a reasoning…
Hang In There, Hottie! Megan Thee Stallion Returns To Moulin Rouge Amid Klay Thompson Breakup
Megan Thee Stallion returned to her Broadway gig after setting the internet ablaze with news that Klay Thompson was cheating…
Remembering These Jazz Greats During National Jazz Month
April 27, 2026Jazz Appreciation Month was established by the Smithsonian Institution in April 2001Jazz Appreciation Month was established by the…
New biography of Chaïm Soutine pieces together illusive artist's life and works
“More about paint and energy than about feelings”: Chaïm Soutine’s Still Life with Rayfish (1923) Courtesy Cleveland Museum of ArtThe…
NBA Legend ‘Dr. J’ Encourages NBA Players To Brush Up On All-Star Dunk Contest History
April 27, 2026He feels most players don’t know the history and if so, they would participate in the contestNBA Hall…
White Grievance And The Direct Attack On Black Maternal Health
Silvia Lopez-Navarro, a white woman with a Hispanic last name, filed a federal class-action lawsuit because she was not allowed…
Hundreds Walk Out In Black Student Union Protest After Racial Slur At Portland Catholic High School
April 25, 2026Students walked out at Central Catholic High, citing mishandling of a racist incident involving the baseball team.Hundreds of…
A Baby Under A Car, 8 Children Dead, And We’re Still Debating Whupping Children
April is supposed to be about child abuse prevention, protecting the most vulnerable, and catching harm before it reaches a…
Dallas Art Fair brings Texas's relationship-driven collecting community into focus
The VIP preview of the 2026 edition of the Dallas Art Fair. Photo by Chase HallAfter the disruptions of the…
Chrisean Rock Scores Knockdown In Divisive Boxing Debut, Winning Against Zenith Zion
April 26, 2026Rock won the unusual boxing match against professional wrestler Zenith Zion.Baddies star Chrisean Rock scored her first knockdown…
WHCD shooting suspect identified, is believed to have been targeting Trump
White House officials say the gunman traveled from California to Washington, D.C., and checked into the hotel where the White…
Billboard Gospel Air Play Charts (Week of April 25th, 2026)
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.James Fortune Is Back "In The Room" Billboard Gospel Air Play Charts…
Suspect Identified In 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting
April 26, 2026The alleged shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, a teacher from Torrance, California.Details surrounding the shooting…
Marissa Bode calls out airline’s ‘blatant segregation’ after being denied passage on flight due to disability
The “Wicked: For Good” actress shared the experience to emphasize how airlines can often make traveling with a disability difficult,…
Trump Issues ‘Shoot And Kill’ Order For Mining Boats In Strait Of Hormuz
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point during the ongoing…
A brush with… Sanya Kantarovsky—podcast
Sanya KantarovskyPhoto: Tina TyrellIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke talks to…
No Black Quarterbacks Selected In NFL Draft’s First Round Despite Rising Representation
April 26, 2026All seven rounds of the 2026 NFL draft only saw one Black QB selected.The NFL Draft selected no…
Monaleo honored with holiday by the city of Houston
The rapper, whose name is Leondra Roshawn Caldwell, was given a holiday in her name as part of her 25th…
Michael Jackson, Motown and Philly: The Jacksons’ Philadelphia International Era
Michael Jackson & His Brothers Connected With the Sound of Philadelphia and Learned True Philly soul.Michael Jackson’s new biopic, Michael,…
Slags, bings and pipelines: Edinburgh landscape offers fitting backdrop for exhibition on fossil fuel extraction
Installation view of Extraction in Jupiter's Ballroom GalleryPhoto: Sally Jupp. Courtesy of Jupiter ArtlandIn this monthly column, Louisa Buck looks…
Report Says Black Youth Are 8 Times More Likely Than White Peers To Be Strip-Searched By UK Police
April 26, 2026The report detailed that Black children account for more than a third of all child strip searches in…
Big Tech data centers are the new frontier in environmental fight to protect Black communities
Deregulations enacted by the Trump administration and the explosion of AI technology are putting Black Americans, particularly in the South,…
Virginia Dedicates $9M African Landing Memorial To Honor First Enslaved Africans
April 26, 2026Community members in Hampton, Virginia, were joined by state leaders to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, which…
Madam Prez! Lori Flowers Named President-Elect of MIW Radio
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) tapped into our Urban One fam as Lori Flowers is now its new…
Richie Branson Presents Latest Creation, Tax Evaders Video Game
April 25, 2026The retro-inspired game can be played in your web browserGame developer Richie Branson partnered with All For America…
Trump uses shooting at WH Correspondents’ Dinner to justify $400 million White House ballroom
“This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House,” Trump…
Southwest Passenger Says She Was Forced To Buy An Extra Seat Because Of Her Weight
April 24, 2026The traveler claims that the policies and a lack of concrete assessments led to her paying for the…
The Photography Show fair’s 45th edition explores medium’s full history from its origins to AI
Drift, Empire State of Mine, 2024 © Drift, Courtesy Robert Mann GalleryThe Association of International Photography Art Dealers (Aipad) opens…
Employer Honors ‘Fair Chance Month’ To Show Improved Company Culture Thanks To Second-Chance Hires
April 25, 2026One employer is marking Fair Chance Month by championing second-chance hiring and highlighting its positive impact on company…
Lover Girl Gone: Megan Thee Stallion Savagely Outs ‘Cheating’ Klay Thompson, Says Sinister Splash Brother Was ‘Unsure He Could Be Monogamous’
Come outside, Klay… The hotties just want to talk! Klay Thompson doesn’t play football but fans say he fumbled after…
Two Black Yale Students Raise $5.1M To Build AI Networking Platform Series
April 25, 2026Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow created the platform, Series, a next-generation social networking platform.Two Black Yale students are…
The Black Watch’: BOSSIP & Cassius Travel To Hillman To Talk ‘A Different World’ On Netflix–’It’s Needed’
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985From the yard to your screen, Hillman’s homecoming is on the way…
From the World Cup and the Olympics to two new museums: upcoming cultural attractions in Los Angeles
The SoFi in LA is the world's most expensive stadium Noel VasquezIf the David Geffen Galleries and the Lucas Museum…
White TikToker Checked For Claiming ‘Hood Prom’ Happens Because Black Girls Won’t Get Married
April 26, 2026The Tiktoker was slammed by other creators for her racist, and unfounded, claims. A white TikToker was checked…
Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
President Donald Trump was unarmed and confirmed shooter was in custody.President Donald Trump and several administration officials were evacuated at…
Sherrone Moore: Ex-Assistant Paige Shiver Talks Alleged Emotional Manipulation, Reveals Ex-Coach's Reaction To Her Pregnancy
If ol’ boy thought that this story was over and he wouldn’t have to hear about it anymore, he’s got…
‘The extremely happy part of the crowd’: Hungarian arts figures hope for change after 16 years of Orbán rule
Péter Magyar after his speech during the Tisza party's election night event in Budapest on 12 April Photo: ZUMA Press…
Diego Rivera’s grandson donates more than 150,000 objects to Mexico City’s Museo Anahuacalli
Juan Rafael Coronel Rivera Courtesy Museo Anahuacalli, Mexico CityThe project that Diego Rivera envisioned as a future “city of the…
Citing ‘disfavored’ white men, DeSantis signs law eliminating local DEI programs in Florida
The move is the latest from the Florida governor, who signed the ‘Stop WOKE Act’ into law in 2022.Florida Governor…
Ethiopia begins construction on $12.5B airport set to become Africa’s largest
Ethiopia begins construction of Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project in Bishoftu set to boost regional travel, trade and…
The Makings Of ‘Michael’ — Nia Long & Colman Domingo On Bringing The Jackson Family Drama To Life [Exclusive Video]
When a film dares to take on someone as iconic as Michael Jackson, you already know the conversation is going…