R&B Royalty Link Up! Kehlani Taps Grammy Winner Durand Bernarr For Summer 2026 Tour
Kehlani is hitting the road again! Grammy winner Durand Bernarr makes Kehlani's tour one of the most anticipated events of…
Fatherdom Confirmed? 21 Savage Presumably Posts The 1st-Ever Photo Of His Little One With Latto
21 Savage has confirmed his new chapter, posting the first-ever photo of what fans assume is his newborn baby with…
Lizzo Teased Cover of UCB's "Sexy Lady" Go-Go Hit, DC "Urreah" Reacts
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Lizzo teased an upcoming cover to Go-Go band UCB's "Sexy Lady" and…
‘Entertainment is often violence shrouded in a fun disguise’: Marianna Simnett on being tickled for hours and having Botox injected into her throat
Marianna Simnett says that despite exposing herself to pain and discomfort, “it’s not about me. I don’t want pity” Eliza…
‘You can’t perform beauty’: Lupita Nyong’o addresses criticism over playing Helen of Troy
Nyong’o says she isn’t focused on defending her casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and instead centered the work itself.…
Tasha Page-Lockhart Shares Miracle Baby News and New Music
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.After facing personal challenges, Tasha Page-Lockhart joyfully shares details of her pregnancy…
Seoul’s new Centre Pompidou Hanwha museum opens next month—can it live up to expectations?
Rendering of Centre Pompidou Hanwha Courtesy Centre Pompidou HanwhaSeoul’s new Centre Pompidou Hanwha is due to open to the public…
‘It’s a bittersweet end’: Sherri Shepherd shares emotional goodbye to daytime talk show
In a new video, Shepherd walked around the empty set of “Sherri,” the talk show she hosted for four years.…
Untitled Art will launch four new prizes at Houston fair’s second edition
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The Wortham Theater Center, home to the Houston Grand Opera, which will…
Barack and Michelle Obama, Lionel Richie & Others Featured in Earth, Wind & Fire Doc
The new trailer for Questlove’s documentary about funk supergroup Earth, Wind and Fire released today, May 21, and is set…
Bidding battle for Matisse leads Sotheby’s $303.3m Modern art evening sale in New York
Sotheby's Helena Newman auctioneering the Modern Evening Auction on Tuesday. Courtesy Sotheby's Sotheby’s Modern evening auction last night (19 May)…
Chick-Fil-A Franchise Hit With Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
May 23, 2026The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Austin, Texas, accuses Hatch Trick Inc. of violating Title VII of…
Georgia man turns pink Barbie camper into a gas-saving ride as prices at the pump climb
Mali Hightower transformed a broken pink Barbie Dream Camper into a working mini vehicle as gas prices continue to squeeze…
'The Boys' Exclusive: Jessie T. Usher Talks The "Beginning of The End" For A-Train, That Full-Circle Moment & The Show Parodying Real-Life Situations
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Jessie T. Usher explained that he knew A-Train's fate "a lot sooner"…
A hated portrait and a forged masterpiece: two new thrillers with paintings at their centre
These two thrillers, The End of the Vodka and Sacrifice, are based on paintings, but they are very different beasts:…
Family demands answers after eldery woman dies following altercation at Tim Hortons
“You should not enter a coffee shop for a coffee and a doughnut and come out unalived,” Tawnda Grayson said…
Finnish museum creates a new and radical support model for artists
Exhibition Centre WeeGee at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art © Ari Karttunen / EMMAA Finnish museum is launching…
From The Hardwood To Venture Capital: How Tristan Thompson Leveraged NBA Tech Dinners Into An AI Portfolio
May 23, 2026Former NBA forward Tristan Thompson is demonstrating how modern athletes are evolving from passive lifestyle investors into sophisticated…
Bill to build Smithsonian women’s museum fails in US congress amid disputes over Trump and trans rights
The National Mall and US Capitol in Washington, DC Photo by 54conphotos, via Wikimedia CommonsThe US House of Representatives has…
Road To The Roots Picnic: JAŸ-Z’s Long History With Philly Comes Full Circle
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Backstory Podcast host and Radio One SVP of Programming Colby Colb breaks…
Final proposals for Billie Holiday monument in New York City revealed
Billie Holiday Photo: William P. Gottlieb / Ira and Leonore S. Gershwin Fund Collection, Music Division, Library of CongressThe New…
Plot Twist! Alfre Woodard Reveals Most Of Her Iconic Roles Were Actually Written For A ‘Curmudgeonly, Older White Guy’
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985The award-winning actress proves that sometimes the most groundbreaking thing a Black…
Gas Prices Over $4/Gal. In All 50 States. Trump Says It’s ‘Peanuts’
The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to…
New Richard Avedon documentary chronicles how he shaped the evolution of photography
Still from Avedon (2026) Courtesy Imagine Documentaries and Fifth SeasonImagine Documentaries, the nonfiction branch of Ron Howard and Bryan Grazer’s…
To Successful Entrepreneurs, Time Is More Than Relative
May 21, 2026George Fraser says time is more precious than moneyIf you didn’t know that XCEL Summit for Men Award…
Was Betty Boop based on a Black jazz singer? The answer is complicated
Quinta Brunson is gearing up to play Betty Boop in an upcoming live-action adaptation of the famous cartoon flapper. Dressed…
Some International Flights to Dulles for Ebola Screening
Beginning Thursday, select international flights will be redirected to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, where passengers will undergo additional…
Beyoncé’s Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund To Invest $250K In Cosmetology Schools In The U.S. And U.K.
May 20, 2026The fund will support the next generation of hair professionals through educational scholarshipsBeyoncé Knowles-Carter’s haircare brand Cécred and…
Wendy and Eddie Osefo to face trial in 2027 in insurance fraud case
Prosecutors allege the couple filed claims for luxury items later found to have been returned before the reported burglary.According toThe…
AUTO FLEX: Serena Williams Turned A Tournament Purchase Into A Lincoln Legacy
May 21, 2026Lincoln’s one-of-a-kind custom Navigator isn’t just a luxury vehicle, it’s a monument to Black excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and…
‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base Dies at 59 after battle with cancer
The Harlem-based rapper had just celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday.Rapper Rob Base, best known for the 1988 hit song…
Untitled Art will launch four new prizes at Houston fair's second edition
The Wortham Theater Center, home to the Houston Grand Opera, which will sponsor a prize at this year's Untitled Art…
Phila. Eagles’ Nolan Smith Jr. arrested, accused of driving 135 mph in 70 mph zone
The professional linebacker was released on bond and has an upcoming court date in July. Philadelphia Eagles’ Nolan Smith Jr.…
New residency in upstate New York will give Indigenous artists access to neon fabrication studio
The Lite Brite Neon Studio in Kingston, New York, will host the new Native Neon residency Courtesy Lite Brite Neon…
Snoop Dogg, Tony Hawk & More Ring In Tailgate Beach Club In Las Vegas
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Snoop Dogg delivered a headlining set at the newly opened Tailgate Beach…
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ is coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights
“Sinners” is being transformed into a haunted house experience at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood.A new “Sinners”…
Death of Congolese man in Ireland sparks protests and comparisons to George Floyd
Demonstrators gathered outside Ireland’s parliament after video of Yves Sakila’s final moments circulated online and fueled calls for accountability and…
Look Back At It — A Retrospect Of 30 Photos That Prove Serena Williams Was Always That Girl And Still Is!
Serena Williams keeps proving she's in a league of her own. Here are 30 photos that show exactly why we…
Tribeca Gallery Night brings together more than 80 spaces
Usha Seejarim has a show at Tribeca newcomer Southern Guild’s space Southern Guild: Erin Brady for Dan Bradica Studio and…
How community showed up for ‘Pretty Girl County’ author Lakita Wilson after she was nearly removed from a book festival
Wilson told theGrio the moment highlighted what she calls the “haves and have-nots” of publishing.What started as a situation that…
Plot Twist! Alfre Woodard Reveals Most Of Her Iconic Roles Were Actually Written For A 'Curmudgeonly, Older White Guy'
The award-winning actress proves that sometimes the most groundbreaking thing a Black woman can do is refuse to shrink herself…
1 in 4 young Black men in key states are not committed to voting in 2026 elections, new poll finds
“If you want Black men to vote, that means investing time over years and engaging with them in a meaningful…
Ben Simmons Literally Went Fishing And Came Back A Champion
The ex-76ers star traded NBA arenas for deep-sea waters and helped reel in the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open…
New Federal Aid Program Expands Pell Grants Beyond Traditional Degrees
May 22, 2026Labor shortages are affecting industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades.The U.S. Department of Education is ramping up…
Jasmine Crockett blasts Republicans over Jan. 6 fund, says white supremacy is being ‘rewarded’
“It is clear that neo-Nazis as well as Proud Boys joined in on January 6. Yet this slush fund that…
Cardi B Tops BET Award Nominations, Kendrick Lamar Right Behind Her
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Cardi B continues to have a monster year, now leading the pack…
Chicago Sky’s Rickea Jackson Out For Season With Torn ACL
The 6'2" forward suffered the injury in a game against the Minnesota Lynx over the weekend.It’s been a tough year…
London exhibition explores untold history of how homelessness was criminalised
The exhibition explores the “Homelessness Big Bang“, a period when land enclosures, economic shifts and early colonial expansion began to…
DNC autopsy report vindicates Kamala Harris, exposes party’s ‘Black infrastructure’ problem, critics say
“The party owes us an explanation because we’re bearing the brunt of the failures of the Democratic Party and decisions…
Sybil Wilkes Voting Rights, Redistricting, Rising Gas Costs and a Path to Black Homeownership
From voting rights to home affordability, Sybil Wilkes navigates the complex landscape of social and economic inequities.Sybil Wilkes’ latest “What…
'RHOP' Star Wendy Osefo’s Fraud Case Returns To The Spotlight
Bravo cameras reportedly followed Dr. Wendy Osefo to court as her ongoing fraud case received a trial date.Remember the fraud…
In the new film Nagi Notes, art is a vessel for characters’ desires
A scene from Nagi Notes (2026) © Nagi Notes Partners (Star Sands/Hassaku Labs/Wonderstruck) / Survivance / Momo Film CoIn one…
Whew Lawd! The Hottest Thirst Traps Of The Week, Vol. 145
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Feast your eyes on the hottest thirst traps of the week!You know…
Controversial Coupledom Collapsed: ‘Love Island USA’ Star Huda Mustafa & ‘Too Hot To Handle’s Louis Russell Split After 9 Months
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Huda Mustafa and Louis Russell have called it quits after almost 9…
GED Section: He’s Not Even Pretending to be Concerned With Things That Are Troubling Americans
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.D.L. Hughley’s GED Section breaks down Trump-era spending, Iran war rhetoric, inflation,…
Sold-out Phillips auction in New York brings in $115.2m, more than double 2025 result
Phillips auctioneer Henry Highley fields bids for Andy Warhol's Sixteen Jackies, the top lot at the auction house's 19 May…
Byron Allen Reveals Plans For A Hostile Takeover Of STARZ On ‘The Breakfast Club’
May 21, 2026The media mogul spoke about Black wealth, ownership, and economic powerMedia mogul Byron Allen talked about his recent…
10 Black women public figures who have been candid about lupus
Black women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of…
Rickey Smiley Accepted Into 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Class, Reacts Live On Air
Rickey Smiley has been named to the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class, a milestone announced on air as the…
Migrants were a continuous feature of medieval Britain, archaeological study shows
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, a recreation of an Anglo-Saxon settlement that occupied the site in Suffolk, eastern England, between around…