Finding art in the uncanny aesthetics of MAGA
Spielzeug was founded in 2025 by Eleanor Hicks and Evan Karas; their pop-up, MAR-A-LAGO FACE, offers “neo-Rococo MAGA crash-out aesthetics”…
Reebok Brand Is Benefiting From The Shaquille O’Neal Effect
May 16, 2026The NBA great was named president of Reebok Basketball in 2023Reebok, one of the nation’s most recognizable sneaker…
Will Smith Is Back. Amazon Just Wrote Him A $70M Check To Prove It
If you had any doubts about whether Will Smith was done in Hollywood, Amazon MGM Studios just answered that question…
Detroit Native Marcel Smith Opens Chick-Fil-A Near His Childhood Neighborhood
May 17, 2026The restaurant officially opened on April 2 and is expected to provide about 120 jobs in the Downriver…
Charles Barkley calls out homophobia in sports following the death of retired NBA player Jason Collins
The NBA Hall of Famer has widely been vocal in support of gay and trans rights and following the death…
They Can’t Win On Policy, So They’re Rigging The Rules
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Recent regressions in law and policy are attempting to cement us to…
How Unequal Immigration Enforcement Is Affecting Black Women’s Health—And Our Wallets
May 14, 2026A Black female immigration attorney discusses the unspoken ways Black women are carrying the weight As an immigration…
Black residents outraged in Florida as beloved cemetery vandalized with ‘Trump’ and ‘DeSantis’ graffiti
The White House condemned the acts in a statement.A historically, predominantly Black cemetery in Florida was the subject of vandalism…
Meet Stunna Sandy, The Woman On The Cover of Drake’s ‘Habibti’ & Featured On ‘Maid Of Honour’
Drake surprised fans by dropping three albums at once, and one of the standout new names on the massive release…
New York institutions offer nuanced and inclusive views of US’s 250th birthday
An engraving of A View of Fort George by William Burgis (around 1740) features in MCNY’s show, The Occupied City…
All Roads Lead To The South rally brings old and new generations together in fight for Black voting rights
Recent gerrymandering efforts in Louisiana and Tennessee, along with a Supreme Court decision that dealt another major blow to the…
Drake’s 3 Albums ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ Arrive Along With Personal Family Confessions, Kendrick Disses
Drake is back in a big way, dropping three new albums on Friday, May 15.Having teased his highly-anticipated project, Iceman,…
Nigeria Bans Honorary Degree Recipients From Using ‘Dr.’ Title Amid Fraud Crackdown
May 15, 2026Officials say the move is aimed at curbing abuse, political patronage, and the growing misuse of honorary academic…
New York’s Neue Galerie will merge with the Metropolitan Museum
Neue Galerie founder Ronald S. Lauder (left) and Metropolitan Museum of Art director and chief executive Max Hollein (right) at…
BLAQOLA Is A Black-Owned Granola Brand, Blending Art And Community
May 14, 2026This Black-owned granola company describes itself as a place “where art and granola meet.”As consumers seek healthier snack…
‘We love you’: Southern University honors late student Caleb Wilson during emotional commencement ceremony
More than 600 students were honored during Thursday and Friday’s ceremonies. But the tribute to Wilson and another fallen Jaguar…
‘IS GOD IS’ Reimagines The Revenge Genre Through Black Women’s Eyes
With Is God Is, Aleshea Harris breaks from the cinematic tradition that has spent decades requiring Black women to forgive…
In a new home, Photo London gets down to business
Photo London 2026Courtesy of Photo LondonA hailstorm rattled against the 85 tonnes of glass that make up the vast curving…
Nick Cannon & His 12 Kids Are Getting A Netflix Reality Docuseries & Social Media Can't Look Away
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The TV personality will take us behind the scenes as he navigates…
A tale of two Annas: Van Gogh’s favourite Whistler painting stars in Tate Britain show
James Whistler’s Arrangement in Grey and Black no. 1, Portrait of the Painter's Mother (1871)Musée d’Orsay, ParisAdventures with Van Gogh…
‘Belle Collective’ Star Stormi Steele Built Canvas Beauty Brand Into A Multimillion-Dollar Empire Through Reinvention And Live Selling
May 13, 2026In its first month, Canvas Beauty generated roughly $50,000 in salesFor Canvas Beauty Brand founder and “Belle Collective:…
Why PCOS’ new name—PMOS—could mean better care for Black women
PCOS has officially been updated to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), and the change could mean better care for all.…
Sterling K. Brown just took the darkest role of his career with and fans won’t see him the same way
Sterling K. Brown discusses why he decided to take on the darkest role of his career(This article was originally pubbed…
Everything We Know About Keith Lee's New Tubi Series 'All In The Familee'
If you have been following Keith Lee since his early TikTok days when he was pulling up to local restaurants…
Sophie Rivera's first survey focuses on experimentation
Shoulder to Shoulder (1995) demonstrates the experimental nature of much of Rivera’s work © Matthew Sherman 2025The Puerto Rican American…
AI Layoffs Surge Across Big Tech As New Research Questions If Automation Is Actually Paying Off
May 13, 2026A new study suggests that corporate America may be overestimating AI’s ability to replace human talentThe artificial intelligence…
Robert Mnuchin’s $85.7m Rothko leads Sotheby’s $407.5m auction in New York
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Auctioneer Oliver Barker sells Rothko’s Brown and Blacks in Reds from 1957Courtesy…
B-Side Bangers: Janet Jackson
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side…
'Reflection of resilience': Art Dubai's war-postponed edition opens to healthy sales
Visitors to Art Dubai 2026Photo: Cedric Ribeiro/ Getty Images for Art DubaiThe odds were stacked against Art Dubai as it…
Black Girls In Media Hosts ‘Lights, Camera, Influence’ Summit In Dallas
May 16, 2026Consistency Helped Build Pour Minds Into A Media Powerhouse Black Girls in Media is helping women turn social…
Druski rounds up Cardi B, Jamie Foxx and more for BET Awards promo as Black Hollywood gets ready for culture’s biggest night
The comedian and 2026 BET Awards host appears in a new star-studded promo with Cardi B, Jamie Foxx, John Legend…
Dead Disrespect: Historically Black Cemetery In Florida Desecrated With Trump And DeSantis Vandalism
These people don’t respect anything and they damn sure don’t respect Black people. A historic Black cemetery in Palmetto, Florida…
Breast Cancer BaddieCon 2026 Aims To Redefine Survivorship Of Women Of Color
May 14, 2026A national nonprofit dedicated to supporting women of color affected by breast cancer is hosting its signature survivorship…
Greek WAAAHHgedy! Elon Musk Cosigns KKKomplaints About Lupita Nyong’o Playing World’s ‘Most Beautiful Woman’ In ‘The Odyssey’
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Elon Musk is doubling down on rancidly racist remarks about Lupita Nyong’o’s…
Trump Says Americans’ Finances Aren’t On His Mind As Inflation Climbs
May 14, 2026Trump told reporters he was not considering the economic impact on Americans “even a little bit” during a…
The Only Woman In The Plaza: Lisa Leslie’s Statue At Crypto.com Arena Is Long Overdue
One of the most decorated basketball players ever will finally be immortalized in the city where she made a name…
Dinosaurs roam New York’s Bowery
Koda and Hank, two of the fossilised dinosaur skeletons on show at Amanita Courtesy of AmanitaAt the gallery Amanita’s Bowery…
Kanye West Inks Deal With Israeli Businessman Following Antisemitism Controversy
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Kanye West has reportedly entered a new business alliance with an Israeli…
Bringing back the salon: UK organisation aims to revive Brighton's contemporary art scene
The banqueting hall at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, will host performance art referencing its colonial history as part of the…
CASSIUS Gems: Meet Stunna Sandy, Featured On Drake's 'Maid Of Honour'
Drake surprised fans by dropping three albums at once, and one of the standout new names on the massive release…
BET Founder Robert L. Johnson To Receive XCEL Honors At BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 2026 XCEL Summit For Men
May 14, 2026Black Enterprise announced this recognition this week ahead of the annual summit. Media mogul and entrepreneur Robert L.…
Will Smith-Led 'Supermax' Lands $70 Million Streaming Rights Deal With Amazon MGM
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Supermax will be a true test for Smith to see if he…
Independent art fair makes the most of more spacious digs
At Independent, the Milan-based gallery Secci is showing a solo stand by the artist Omar Mismar, whose work includes mosaics…
The Docket Diva Is In The Courtroom Where It All Happens
May 16, 2026The truth of federal indictments often gets lost between the trial of public perception and the actual rule…
Tefaf New York wishlist: a Tiffany window and an Egyptian goddess with a nose job
Tiffany Studios, Birches and Irises window (around 1915)Courtesy of Macklowe Gallery $1.25m, Macklowe GalleryThe composition of this leaded window from…
Charles Barkley Sounds Off On Homophobia In Sports Following Jason Collins Death
May 15, 2026During a May 13 broadcast of ESPN’s “Inside the NBA,” Barkley reflected on Collins’ legacyFormer NBA star and…
New couple alert? Rising stars Chase Infiniti and Tyriq Withers are reportedly dating
The ‘One Battle After Another’ star and the ‘Reminders of Him’ actor have been frequently spotted together during awards season,…
New student testing data reveals widespread academic struggles across U.S. schools
Researchers found only limited improvement in reading and math scores as many districts continue facing the long-term effects of pandemic…
US DOT Is Trying To ‘E-Race’ What Cannot Be Erased With The ‘Interim Final Rule’
May 13, 2026Written by Hanna Rowell and Morgan Wilson, Esq.On Oct. 3, 2025, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)…
Post-Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s culture and tourism stand strong
The country is quickly gaining its way back to the top in tourism, cultural impact, and hospitality after the catastrophic…
Pam Grier Reveals She Has ‘Better’ Sex At 76 Than She Did In Her 30s — Says Orgasms Last For ‘3 Whole Days!’
Can an orgasm really last three days? According to actress Pam Grier, the answer is yes, at least in her…
Robert Mnuchin's $85.7m Rothko leads Sotheby's $407.5m auction in New York
Auctioneer Oliver Barker sells Rothko's Brown and Blacks in Reds from 1957Courtesy Sotheby'sLast night’s double-header evening at Sotheby’s, featuring the…
Black Actors Need Creator-Owned Pipelines, Not Just Visibility
May 13, 2026If Black actors want long-term security and cultural power, the move isn’t just “get more visible.”By Markice MooreVisibility…
Days after Kevin Hart roast, Sheryl Underwood scores Netflix comedy special
The special, for which Hart will serve as an executive producer, will air in 2027.Sheryl Underwood was one of the…
Arts engagement linked to slower biological ageing, study says
The UCL report is the latest in a string of recent studies that aim to prove a connection between art…
Drake releases ‘Iceman’ and 2 surprise albums, ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid Of Honour’
Drake released his new album “Iceman” alongside two surprise projects, “Habibti” and “Maid Of Honour,” following months of anticipation.Drake has…
Pam Grier Says Stan Lee Saw Her As A Muse For Marvel Characters
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.In a recent chat, Pam Grier says that she was Stan Lee's…
Unregulated Artificial Intelligence Technology Hurts Black America More Than It Helps
Trump is trying to hamstring states that want to show leadership and get ahead of the curve when it comes…
Frieze New York Diary: celeb sightings and a swag-filled party
Making headlines: Anderson Cooper with art adviser Marisa Kayyem Photo: Steven Molina ContrerasThere were famous faces at Frieze New York’s…
Kodak Black arrested for the second time in 8 days, attorney claims he’s being targeted
Kodak Black arrested again on Wednesday on charges of resisting an officer and attempting to flee law enforcementKodak Black is…