Spike Lee praises ‘Michael,’ defends film for not including child abuse allegations
The director argued that the allegations don’t make sense with the film’s timeline. Spike Lee has only praise for the…
Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s extreme tariffs
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Six members of the Supreme Court voted that the tariffs imposed by…
Yung Miami Gets Real About Music, Mom Life & Legacy
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Yung Miami opens up about her music career, balancing motherhood, and cementing…
Who is Gladys Hynes? Show reinstates forgotten artist who once represented Britain at the Venice Biennale
The Fowler (around 1917-19) is on loan from the Wolfsonian, where the show will travel to next year Photo: Lynton…
Suspect arrested in connection to shooting outside Chris Brown’s home
Authorities said someone fired shots outside Brown’s home in Los Angeles on May 1, though the singer claims he was…
The Best Dressed Male Athletes At The Met Gala Over The Years
Fashion's biggest night is right around the corner! Lets look back at some of the athletes who have shown out…
TSU And Meharry College Offering Full Ride To Young Black Men Interested In Medical Field
May 1, 2026The scholarship was established to honor the pioneering legacy of alumnus Dr. Levi Watkins Jr.The Dr. Levi Watkins…
What’s Black On Netflix This May & The Lineup Is Exciting
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985May is here and Netflix is coming through with the goods. Check…
Lexie Brown Calls Out Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion for Silence Amid Cheating Rumors
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Seattle Storm guard says she’s been left to fend for herself as…
Vaulted Visuals: Barbie Ferreira Reveals She Filmed A Music Video For Beyoncé’s ‘Thique’ With Megan Thee Stallion & More Stars
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Barbie Ferreira is opening up about a long-lost project tied to one…
Ole Miss Football Star Trinidad Chambliss Is Amazed By His NIL Earnings, ‘Wow, I Have That Much Money’
May 2, 2026Ole Miss star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss still can’t believe how much money he’s earning from NIL deals.Trinidad Chambliss,…
Trump Says All Presidents Should Be Forced To Take Cognitive Tests
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Obama has been living in Trump's head long enough to be president…
'It’s like the natural world. Nothing lasts forever': Tadashi Kawamata on creating his temporary sculptures
Tornado, at the Palais de Tokyo, featured 5,000 individual pieces of wood installed above the grand staircase Victoria PaternoArt of…
Like father, like son: Shedeur Sanders channels his father’s iconic gameday photo as he graduates from Colorado
The youngest son of Deion Sanders graduated Saturday with a degree in sociology and showed up as any Sanders would.Saturday…
‘I ain’t change, they changed’: Stephen A. Smith fires back at critics who say the old him wouldn’t act like he does now
The ESPN pundit was a guest on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast and opened up on everything from becoming one…
BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: 14 Soulja Boy “Viral-Worthy” Essentials
Soulja Boy, the trailblazing artist who revolutionized the music industry with his viral hits and undeniable swagger, is taking over…
Cynthia Bailey reveals how Peter Thomas’ financial troubles changed her ‘RHOA’ wardrobe
The ‘RHOA’ star’s money struggles with ex-husband Peter Thomas forced Cynthia Bailey to get creative on cameraCynthia Bailey is pulling…
New Banksy statue appears in central London
A new sculpture has appeared in central London Photo: ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters ConnectUpdate: This article was revised after…
B-Side Bangers: Usher
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side…
Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump's extreme tariffs
Six members of the Supreme Court voted that the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump were unconstitutional, as setting…
Legislators Threaten To Defund SC State As Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Doubles Down On Dissing HBCU Over Canceled Commencement Speech
South Carolina State University now faces defunding by state legislators to punish the HBCU for successfully protesting a commencement speech…
Starz greenlights Black rodeo drama as it expands push for original content
Starz greenlights a new Black rodeo drama set in Texas as the network ramps up efforts to own original content…
Paramount to shutter ‘Love & Hip Hop’ franchise, ending an era of reality TV
The franchise, which launched in 2011, has given viewers plenty of memes, viral moments, discussion points and more.For years, “Love…
Adrien Broner’s Wildest Crash Out Moments On Screen
Former four-division champion Adrien Broner has become a cautionary tale about how not to turn out after becoming rich and…
Tatyana Ali recalls ‘incredibly dangerous’ childbirth, highlighting ongoing Black maternal health crisis
The “Fresh Prince” star says doctors ignored her birth plan and forced a traumatic delivery—an experience many Black women say…
50 Cent Faces Lawsuit From Ex-Staffer Alleging Retaliation & Harassment
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The ex-employee is making serious claims, and his legal team is already…
Rare early photographs reveal lost sites featured in Van Gogh’s paintings
A page from one of the two photographic albums assembled by Gustave Coquiot after his May 1922 visit to Van…
Atlanta coffee shop facing backlash after mistakenly painting over mural of beloved community member Jovita Moore
Moore, who died months after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2021, was a staple in the Atlanta community as…
What's Black On Netflix This May & The Lineup Is Exciting
May is here and Netflix is coming through with the goods. Check out what’s new and Black on Netflix this…
May 2026 Arts and Culture Events Guide is live!
50+ Black contemporary art exhibitions, U.S. art fairs, and cultural events to add to your calendar this month!Discover Black contemporary…
Recently excavated ancient Maya hall may reflect early power-sharing among leaders
Excavations of a possible Maya council house from the Terminal Classic period at Ucanal in Guatemala Photo: Christina HalperinArchaeologists working…
Original ‘ATLien’ Big Boi To Executive Produce 1996 Atlanta Olympics Documentary
May 1, 2026We Ran The City also addresses the complexities associated with the Olympic games, including the displacement of local…
House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Having A Rough Go Of It Amid GOP Collapse
House Republicans don't even seem to like each other all that much, and many of them aren't too thrilled with…
Busta Rhymes settles legal dispute with former assistant over assault and defamation claims
Terms of the agreement were not made public, according to Rolling Stone.Busta Rhymes has reached a private settlement in a…
James Broadnax Executed After Cousin Confesses To Being The Shooter
James Broadnax was 19 when he was arrested and convicted for the killing of two men in a robbery, despite…
Comment | Museums are civic institutions. It’s time we acted like it
A Friday Nights at OMCA event at the Oakland Museum of California in 2025 Photo by David Mulgado. Courtesy Oakland…
GoFundMe For Ashlee Jenae’s Family Surpasses $50K Goal As They Prepare Funeral Arrangements
May 1, 2026The GoFundMe for the family of Ashlee Jenae has surpassed its $50,000 goal as they prepare funeral arrangements…
Myles Rowe Is Racing Into Indy’s Biggest Weekend And You Need To Know His Name
Indianapolis is gearing up for race season, and while a lot of eyes are locked in on the usual names,…
Botticelli under UK export ban purchased by Klesch Collection
The Virgin and Child Enthroned (1470s) by Sandro Botticelli was sold at Sotheby’s London in December 2024 for £9.7m (with…
All-Black Women Dental Practice Breaks New Ground With Tech-Driven Care
May 1, 2026An all-Black women–led dental practice in Houston is redefining care with a tech-driven approach and a mission to…
Fugees’ Pras Michael Begins 14 Year Prison Bid For Money Laundering & Fraud Charges
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The "Ghetto Superstar" crafter was found guilty on multiple counts in relation…
For Black Americans suffering from mental illness, the answer may lie in community
In this exclusive interview during Mental Health Awareness Month Dr. Raquel Martin opens up about the healing power of building…
Two Brazilian curators selected to organise 2027 Bienal de São Paulo
Amanda Carneiro and Raphael Fonseca, chief curators of the 37th edition of the Bienal de São Paulo © Fe Avila.…
Man Says Medical Neglect At Fulton County Jail Led To Leg Amputation
Rashaad Muhammad alleges Fulton County Jail officials denied him access to his medical treatments for a chronic bladder condition.Atlanta’s Fulton…
Megan Thee Philanthropist Teams Up With Habitat For Humanity
May 1, 2026Since its launch, the Pete and Thomas Foundation has focused on education, housing, supporting the elderly, and health.Grammy-winner…
Black Homeowners Are Trimming Utility Bills With These Eco-Friendly Home Solutions
From sealing air leaks to investing in energy-efficient windows, discover how Black homeowners trim their utility bills with eco-friendly home…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II shares the blunt advice he got from Denzel Washington before ‘Man on Fire’
The actors have met a couple times before, but when it came to Mateen taking on the role of John…
Paul McCarthy: ‘The world is now an extreme absurdity. The work is a reaction to that’
Paul McCarthy Photo: Mara McCarthy; © Paul McCarthy. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & WirthThe US artist Paul McCarthy has…
That’s Wassup! Druski Becomes Youngest BET Awards Host
May 1, 2026“I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted before me set…
Klay Thompson Breaks His Silence On Megan Thee Stallion Split By Slamming Streamer Telling Him To Take Accountability–‘Go Touch Grass’
Klay Thompson has spoken publicly about his split from Megan The Stallion for the first time.It’s been almost a week…
Taye Diggs & Partners Launch Vertical Storytelling Platform For Filmmakers
May 1, 2026Taye Diggs has teamed up for the launch of a new platform that puts the power of vertical…
Wesley Hunt Quotes MLK Jr., Says ‘I Don’t Care How Many Black People Are Here’ Amid 4 Republicans Leaving Congress
May 1, 2026While Hunt claimed the number of Black congressional Republicans shouldn’t be treated as the core measure of representation,…
7 Black brands to shop for Mother’s Day
From skincare to jewelry to sweets and more, we’ve gathered seven different Black-owned brands worth shopping this Mother’s Day.Black motherhood…
Chernobyl 40 years on, Paula Rego at Munch in Oslo, Gluck’s flower painting—podcast
Sebastian Quimiz, The Great RestorationCourtesy the artist and Olha KovalevskaFrom breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around…
LinkedIn Accused of Extensive Browser Surveillance Without Users’ Knowledge
May 1, 2026LinkedIn is facing backlash after an investigation alleged the site used hidden code to monitor software and tools…
Towns Triple Double! Jordyn Woods Celebrates Fiancé Karl-Anthony Towns’ Dominant Playoff Performance For The Knicks
Jordyn Woods is giving her man his flowers!The New York Knicks have eliminated the Atlanta Hawks from the NBA playoffs,…
Howard University community devastated after two students die days before graduation
Sollomon Buckhanon Crowder was reported missing on April 28. The university is reeling from not only his death, but the…
The History Of Black GOP Leaders
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Republican Party’s Black leaders have broken barriers and expanded representation, while…
Gallery Weekend Berlin opens ranks as city faces identity crisis
Anton Janizewski is showing works by Jiyoon Chung in the inaugural Perspectives section of Gallery Weekend Berlin Courtesy of the…
LeBron James says wife Savannah is ‘going to get a lot of time’ when he finally retires from NBA
LeBron James retirement plans center on family time with Savannah and his kids after decades of sacrifice. LeBron James is…