Parliamentary report calls for major changes at French museums in the wake of Louvre heist
Eight of the French Crown Jewels were stolen from the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, in broad daylight in…
Cai Guo-Qiang joins White Cube
Cai Guo-Qiang’s gunpowder paintings will be on show at Tefaf New York Photo: Theo Christelis; © White Cube; © Cai…
Household Debt Rises As Consumer Price Index Surges Due To Inflation
The ongoing war in Iran has significantly impacted the U.S. economy, with increased energy prices and inflation at its highest…
BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Posted On The Corner's Birthday Bash Playlist
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Of course, we had to have The Biggest Show In The City…
Su Xiaobai's Venice exhibition melds Chinese lacquer with European abstraction
Installation view: Su Xiaobai's Alchemical Universe, Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, Venice (9 May – 22 November 2026). Courtesy Su Xiaobai…
Tiny Harris shares proud mom moment as son Major graduates from high school with honors
Tiny praised son Major Harris after he graduated with honors from Woodward Academy, where all 288 graduates reportedly earned scholarships.…
'Anti-Diva Training?' — Inside Meghan Markle’s Alleged Image Rehab Tour Down Under
Ahead of her Australia visit, Meghan Markle allegedly underwent training to mitigate any 'diva' rumors about her behavior, according to…
Jamie Foxx set to welcome third child, first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp
The actor, who has often spoken proudly about fatherhood, already shares two daughters from previous relationships.Jamie Foxx is preparing to…
Nine shows to see during Frieze New York
Raphael’s Portrait of Baldassarre Castiglione (1514-16); the Met has gathered 237 of his works © Photo RMN—Tony Querrec; image ©…
Queen Latifah To Join 'The Voice' For Its 30th Season
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The talented Queen Latifah will lend her eyes and ears to the…
‘Everything isn’t comedy’: Lil Rel Howery sounds off on Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke during Kevin Hart roast
The event, which aired on Netflix, featured jokes about Sheryl Underwood’s late husband, Hart’s affairs and more. But Hinchcliffe’s joke…
Getty’s Black Visual Arts Archives receives additional $1.8m in funding
Lois Mailou Jones in her studio Photo: Marc Vaux Studio, courtesy the Afro American Newspapers Archives/Afro CharitiesThe Getty Foundation has…
Black Georgia lawmakers claim ‘voter disenfranchisement’ after Gov. Brian Kemp signs new law making local elections nonpartisans in predominantly Black counties
The law, which goes into effect in 2028, removes the labels of Democrat and Republican from candidates in five of…
‘Cried so much’: Issa Rae recalls the final day of ‘Insecure’ as she and Prentice Penny debut new podcast about the hit show
Titled “Blocc Party: An Insecure Podcast,” the new show will relive the cultural phenomenon with former cast members, writers and…
The Ultimate Graduation Day Playlist 2026
See this graduation playlist that features modern hits and motivational anthems that celebrate success, achievement, and leveling up in life.Graduation…
Metropolitan Museum receives $23m to endow internship programme
Examining the armor of Emperor Ferdinand I at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Donald La Rocca (right), the curator…
Trump says ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ as new inflation rise hits Black households hardest
“Every price surge lands on us harder because the ground was never level to begin with,” Nadine Smith, president and…
Greatest Pop Stars Podcast: Janet Jackson
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Janet Jackson Hits Her Career Peak in 1993 With Her ‘janet.’ Era:…
‘I took it as a failure’: Michelle Obama, Serena Williams open up about motherhood journeys, how infertility creates a silent shame
The longtime friends, who are both mothers to girls, used Obama’s “IMO” podcast to open up on motherhood, their journeys…
George Floyd’s brother criticizes joke made during Kevin Hart roast: ‘Tasteless’
Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, has spoken out against a joke made during the Kevin Hart roast that…
Michelle Obama Just Gave Us Another Reason To Be At Essence Fest
Our forever FLOTUS just got added to an already packed must-see line up.Michelle Obama appearing at the 2026 Essence Festival…
‘The content, material and form support each other’: Sandy Rodriguez on her Hispanic Society Museum show
For almost a decade, Sandy Rodriguez has been developing her own versions of colonial-era paper codices Photo by Elon SchoenholzIn…
Rick Ross On 'ICEMAN', "Don't Nobody Fear Drake Album Release"
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rick Ross chose to rain on Drake’s parade amid the rollout for…
New York art world spared worst of logistics woes
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has made international logistics increasingly fragile; disruption to shipping and spiralling oil prices…
Does your favorite online wellness ‘guru’ actually know what they’re talking about?
Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s recent comments around credentials has sparked a hot debate online around the dearth of “experts” out there.In…
‘Welcome back’: Netflix sets fall premiere date for ‘A Different World’ revival
The series, which just wrapped production in Atlanta, will consist of 10 episodes and star a who’s who of actors…
President Donald Trump Names Kari Lake Ambassador To Jamaica
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Iowa native and 2020 presidential election denier Kari Lake was named the…
British MPs face Hobson’s Choice for restoration of the crumbling, unsafe Palace of Westminster
Sorry state: repairs to the Palace of Westminster’s Victoria Tower in 2019 Photo: TupungatoAs the British government prepares to lay…
Louisiana Republicans advances map that could wipe out a majority-Black congressional district
The new map advanced after a recent Supreme Court ruling reopened battles over redistricting and the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana…
The Top 5 Reasons Why Teachers are Incredible
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.From their unwavering dedication to their students' success to their tireless efforts…
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are given a voice by New York's Metropolitan Opera
The mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard plays Frida Kahlo in the new production, with the baritone Carlos Álvarez as Diego Rivera Photo:…
Steph Curry launches full-ride scholarship program for Bay Area students at Davidson College
The scholarship includes tuition, housing, meals, books, fees, a computer allowance and an all-expenses-paid campus visit during students’ senior year…
‘Weren’t invited’: Tiffany Haddish shades comedians who criticized jokes told at Kevin Hart roast
The comedian, who was personally in attendance at the roast, admitted to TMZ that she didn’t hear the George Floyd…
B-Side Bangers: Stevie Wonder
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side…
Trump’s plan to paint Washington, DC's Eisenhower Building could cost more than $7.5m
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC, sits next to the White House Photo: Abovfold via Wikimedia CommonsThe US…
Self-Own 101: Ted Cruz Slammed For Calling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez A “Parasite”
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Cruz was discussing the upcoming midterm elections and used the moment to…
Underground Railroad stop in New York threatened by real-estate development
The Merchant’s House passageway is a rare example of a surviving Underground Railroad Courtesy of Merchant's House MuseumA chute hidden…
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, dies from brain cancer at age 47
Collins died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.Jason Collins, who served as a global ambassador for basketball after…
Pitchfork Gives Chris Brown's 'BROWN' LP A 1.3 Rating
Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre gave a scathing review of Chris Brown's newest full-length album, BROWN, and fans online have thoughts.Chris Brown…
Ella Mai’s ‘Do You Still Love Me’ Tour: Here’s The Setlist We Need
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Ella Mai is back with the Do You Still Love Me Tour…
Just Fine? Mary J. Blige’s Las Vegas Residency Attracts Yays And Nays
Mary J. Blige just kicked off her 'My Life, My Story' Las Vegas Residency, and reactions have been mixed for…
Obama uses star power to boost Talarico in Texas Senate race. But will Black voters be swayed?
James Talarico is hoping to flip the U.S. Senate seat in the Lone Star State. But winning over Black Texans…
The Most Iconic Celebrity Roasts of All Time
The Most Iconic Celebrity Comedy Roasts of All TimeSocial media is buzzing after Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on…
Iran has not withdrawn from 2026 Venice Biennale, pavilion commissioner says
The Venice Biennale put out a statement on 4 May in which it said that that “the Islamic Republic of…
The legacy behind Tiffany Haddish’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover
Tiffany Haddish graces the cover of Sports Illustrated as the first-ever comedian, celebrating the legacy of her swimsuit model grandmother.…
eBay Tells GameStop We Good, Calls Unsolicited Bid “Neither Credible Nor Attractive
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The announcement comes after GameStop’s CEO, Ryan Cohen, embarrassed himself when he…
The 10 Biggest Upsets and Surprises in Indianapolis 500 History
For over a century, the Brickyard has chewed up sure things and spit them out, turned long shots into legends,…
Emily Blunt says in 20 Years she’s never seen ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ co-star Stanley Tucci in his socks
Emily Blunt says her ‘Devil Wears Prada’ co-star and real-life brother-in-law has remained committed to wearing shoes at all times—even…
Black TV Shows That Have Been Canceled In 2026 So Far
Check out every Black show canceled in 2026 so far. Fair warning: the list is LONG. Read about the TV…
Exhibitions marking 250th anniversary of the US open in New York
A scene from the American Revolutionary War: Franz Xaver Habermann’s Triumphal Entry of Royal Troops into New York (around 1776)Museum…
Black authors write bestsellers. So why aren’t they on more lists? BLK Bestsellers founder Troy Johnson has answers
TheGrio teams up with the African American Literature Book Club to shine a brighter light on Black authors and the…
eBay Tells GameStop We Good, Calls Unsolicited Bid "Neither Credible Nor Attractive
The announcement comes after GameStop's CEO, Ryan Cohen, embarrassed himself when he failed to make sense of the proposed bid…
Frieze New York highlights local galleries while global voices grow
First-time participants at Frieze New York include Europa, Sargent’s Daughters, Soft Opening, Ulrik and W-galería Photo: Casey Kelbaugh; courtesy FriezeFrieze…
Georgia man sentenced after pleading guilty to theft tied to unreleased Beyoncé music
Authorities said jump drives containing unreleased songs and sensitive tour materials were taken during a 2025 vehicle break-in in Atlanta.A…
Rio’s Museum of Image and Sound finally opens after 16 years in development
The Museum of Image and Sound, Rio de Janeiro Photo: Karoline Freitas, courtesy the Museum of Image and SoundThe Museum…
Va. GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign after agreeing with racist comment targeting Hakeem Jeffries
The controversy lands as the vulnerable Republican faces a tough midterm re-election fight.Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is under fire…
Ella Mai's 'Do You Still Love Me' Tour: Here’s The Setlist We Need
Ella Mai is back with the Do You Still Love Me Tour and this is the setlist we need.Ella Mai…
2 Sisters Fuel Community In Southwest Atlanta With BOSK, The Burger Spot That Does It All
May 9, 2026The restaurant is a revival of the Southwest side’s culinary and cultural scene. Two native Atlanta sisters have…
Meet The Black Man Quietly Sitting At The Top Of The Luxury Watch World
Discover Olivier Audemars, who is upholding his family's watchmaking legacy through the Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration.The Swatch x Audemars…
‘Common ground for me is everywhere I step’: Mohammad Omer Khalil on his five-institution show
Born in Sudan, Mohammad Omer Khalil studied and taught in the capital, Khartoum, before continuing his training in Florence and…