Drake gives Bow Wow his flowers at 40th birthday party: ‘It wouldn’t be no Drake without (Bow Wow)’
Drake told guests he studied Bow Wow’s music videos and “106 & Park” appearances while growing up before Bow Wow…
A brush with… George Shaw—podcast
George Shaw Photo: George BaggaleyIn this podcast, based on The Art Newspaper's regular interview series, our host Ben Luke talks…
Chris Brown avoids jail after receiving suspended sentence in UK nightclub assault case
A London judge sentenced Brown to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, after he pleaded guilty to affray.R&B…
Jordyn Woods Flexes Knicks Championship Ring
Jordyn Woods is back in her court side bag, serving sideline baddie while rocking some extra bling.Jordyn Woods is living…
Artist duo David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin win the Prix Marcel Duchamp
David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin©GranduchyThe Paris-and Luxembourg-based duo David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin have won the Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s…
Sprawling contemporary art centre Large opens on island near Paris
An exterior view of Large, created from materials including Corten steel, aluminum and glassPhoto: Nicolas TrouillardThe French capital's newest contemporary…
Trump Sues Alaska To Stop A Senate Election If His Guy Loses
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.A man named Dan Sullivan is running against the Republican incumbent with…
October Book Bag: from Taryn Simon’s intriguing Guggenheim installation catalogue to a publication about Hans Arp’s paper sculptures
A detail from Taryn Simon's A squad agent informed me I’d be babysitting, (2026) (detail), which features in the book…
The Vote Is Our Voice. The Money Is the Microphone.
How Black voters can make history by investing in Black candidates like Keisha Lance Bottoms.Rick Jackson put more than $111…
Hunter Foster, Cop Who Killed 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, Resigns After Body-Cam Footage Revealed, Attorneys Say
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Unfortunately, violent cops lose one job and find another at a different…
Art Basel Paris dispatch: what to see beyond the fair this week
At the entrance to Paris InternationaleThe Art NewspaperParis InternationaleThe twelfth edition of Paris Internationale, which champions emerging galleries, opened earlier…
Letitia James is bringing in outside counsel for the Cornell 7 probe nine days before her reelection vote
New York Attorney General Letitia James is moving to hire outside counsel for the Cornell 7 investigation as critics question…
Hunter Foster, Cop Who Killed Kohen Wiley, Resigns After Body-Cam Footage Revealed, Attorneys Say
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Unfortunately, violent cops lose one job and find another at a different…
FAMU homecoming shooting leaves 12 injured, including 6 children, in Tallahassee
Gunfire erupted near Bragg Memorial Stadium after Florida A&M University’s homecoming football game, leaving families and the Tallahassee community shaken.A…
Students stage protest performance over closure of Chicago's DePaul Art Museum
The Waiting protest outside the DePaul Art Museum in Chicago on 8 October Photo: Ruth LopezThe closure in June of…
U.S. gymnastics celebrates Richard’s historic floor gold and Blakely’s four-medal world championships
Frederick Richard wins floor exercise gold at the 2026 World Gymnastics Championships, while Skye Blakely reaches four medals and Claire…
SCOTUS Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin From Denying Gender-Transition Treatments To Federal Detainees
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Every Trump policy, including his attempt to ban federal prisoners from receiving…
Comment | How do we protect artists from gallery insolvency?
The panel “Supporting artists as sustainable businesses” at the Art Business Conference 2026 in London Photo: David OwensA monthly look…
Meghan Markle’s complicated relationship with her father’s family, explained
In the aftermath of the Duchess of Sussex’s statement in reaction to allegations against her father, we unpack their complex…
Beyond The Cornell 7: Women Speak Out In Solidarity While Fathers Question How Boys Are Raised
On TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, women are using the phrase “I Am Jane Doe” to share their own experiences of…
Barack Obama attacks Trump’s record on rising costs and Iran war while campaigning for Ohio Democrats in Cleveland
Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s policies and Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton while campaigning for Ohio Democrats ahead…
‘Ugh. They are Black’: Couple Sues Real Estate Firm After Receiving Racist Text
October 24, 2026Lisa Renee Olaso and her fiancée, Cyril Christopher, were searching for a rental apartment in June after relocating…
LaMelo Ball says changing his baby son’s diapers is ‘not my job’
The Minnesota Timberwolves guard says his girlfriend, Ana Montana, handles diaper changes for their 9-month-old son, LaOne.NBA star LaMelo Ball…
‘These are photos that tell stories about Israeli society’: photography exhibition opens ahead of consequential elections
In Levac’s Bathers in Bental Reservoir in Ramat Hagolan, August 2026, people studiously ignore warning notices Courtesy the artist“Danger of…
Druski is headed to ‘Saturday Night Live’ for his hosting debut
The comedian and internet personality will host the Nov. 7 episode with The Strokes as musical guest.“Saturday Night Live” has…
Protecting The Family Home Takes More Than A Promise
October 23, 2026A promise made at the kitchen table does not transfer ownership of a home.By Jehan Crump-Gibson, Esq.“Grandma always…
Anselm Kiefer painting too large to exhibit gets its own David Chipperfield pavilion
The Anselm Kiefer Pavilion (left) at Museum Würth 2 displays Kiefer's Black Flakes (2007, right) © Anselm Kiefer, photos: Studio…
Magic Johnson’s business ties to Mark Walter face scrutiny amid reported $2 billion in loans
A firm partly owned by Johnson reportedly financed Walter-linked businesses as the billionaire sports mogul who owns the Dodgers and…
How To Manage Conflict At Work
Leadership consultant Dethra U. Giles, founder and CEO of ExecuPrep and author of “That’s Not What I Said: Master Conflict…
Kai Cenat sends cease-and-desist letter to former friend Reggie over allegations
The streamer’s legal team is demanding that Reggie Travers remove videos alleging misconduct by Cenat, as their dispute could end…
Drake celebrates 40th birthday with Backstreet Boys performance, gifts attendees Chanel and Hermès bags
Among close friends and a tight-knit circle, the OVO rapper thanked those in attendance and said the night was about…
Monet’s monumental ‘Iris’ makes €50m in Paris
October Gallery Museum Connecting People with Art since 1985Aurelie Vandervoorde fielding bids during Sotheby’s Paris sale of The Schlumberger Collection…
Ludacris & Larry Jackson Bring Star Power to Urban One Summit
Go inside Urban One Summit with Ludacris, Anycia and Larry Jackson. Explore six interviews on new music, creative growth and…
Yung Miami gets candid about JT and the City Girls split on ‘Dear JT’
The personal track looks back on their rise together while acknowledging how much their relationship has changed.Yung Miami is addressing…
Comment | Art does not function like other commodities, so why is it being priced like one?
Over a barrel? There are parallels between the way the oil market worked in the 1980s with how the art…
Kirk Franklin Delivers Heartfelt Words As He Accepts ‘Icon Award’ At XCEL Summit For Men
October 22, 2026Franklin admitted feeling humbled to stand among cultural icons.Gospel artist and producer Kirk Franklin delivered a deeply moving…
FAMU students protest campus police cooperation with ICE
Florida A&M University students are renewing calls for administrators to end an immigration enforcement agreement, raising concerns about campus safety,…
‘Fresh Prince’ Feels! Tatyana Ali & Alfonso Ribeiro Reunite On ‘DWTS’ For Tearful Tribute To Their TV Dad, James ‘Uncle Phil’ Avery
First things first; rest in peace, Uncle Phil!That was the theme Tuesday when Tatyana Ali brought Fresh Prince fans to…
Major London museums join forces for new South Asian arts festival
Giants on the Move: A Puppet Street Parade, directed by Dadi Pudumjee, The Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust and presented by…
‘This Isn’t Forever’ — Coi Leray Shares Powerful Advice For Moms Battling Postpartum Depression At ‘Pass The Courvoisier’ [Exclusive]
At the exclusive 'Pass The Courvoisier' event on Oct. 21, Coi Leray opened up to MadameNoire about juggling motherhood, her…
Dr. Bernard Harris Pays Homage To BLACK ENTERPRISE Founder, Earl Graves Sr. As He Receives The Icon Award
October 23, 2026Harris’ spaceflight legacy inspired a career in venture capital.Dr. Bernard Harris accepted the prestigious Icon Award at BLACK…
Elena Kagan Says Supreme Court Is Making American Democracy Worse
The liberal justice blasted the court’s conservative majority over partisan gerrymandering, campaign finance, and voting rights.Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan…
Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire Trades Basketball Jersey For Police Badge
October 24, 2026The six-time NBA All-Star, 43, completed his training and received his badge during an Oct. 14 ceremony.Former NBA…
Universal Music Group Cuts Jobs, Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun Exits
October 22, 2026Tunji Balogun’s planned departure comes amid job cuts and executive changes at UMG.Universal Music Group (UMG) is cutting…
‘I was lied on’: Yung Miami hits back at false rumors about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs relationship, still supports him
The “Spend Dat” rapper expressed her sentiments regarding her time with Combs and how tabloid rumors cost her, despite other…
Kanye West Brings Yeezy Back With Runway Show & New Retail Plans
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Kanye West is reportedly bringing the Yeezy brand back with new products…
Could proposed bill give the French state too much control over privately owned art?
Gustave Caillebotte’s Boulevard vu d’en haut (1880) was designated a trésor national in February 2026 and its export remains barred…
Federal appeals court overturns Mississippi anti-DEI ruling, removes judge over AI errors
The Fifth Circuit overturned an injunction blocking parts of Mississippi’s anti-DEI law and ordered a new judge to oversee the…
Jay-Z brings out Blue Ivy, Scarface, John Legend and DJ Khaled at JAY-Z30 show in Los Angeles
At night, one of his two-night residency at the home of next year’s Super Bowl, the hip-hop mogul continued to…
“Every AI Has Its Cost”: Jay Jones and Donnie Carrington Talk Power, Ambition, and Micro-Drama Mess
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Jay Jones and Donnie Carrington confront the uncomfortable truth that success in…
What to expect from Centre Pompidou’s vast new conservation-focused site in the Parisian suburbs
The front of the Centre Pompidou Francilien, with an exterior created using Douglas fir, overlooks a lake and a parkPhoto…
Boosie Badazz: Why Nobody Can Out Hustle Me
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.The Louisiana rapper attributes his longevity and success to a hustle mentality…
Comment | Foundations can be catalysts in a changing cultural landscape
Sharon Lockhart, WINDWARD, 2025 (still). Co-commissioned and co-produced by Shorefast/Fogo Island Arts, The Vega Foundation and the National Gallery of…
Black unemployment is nearing twice the white rate. Economists say America should pay attention
Black workers are once again feeling economic instability first as Trump administration job cuts and a stagnant labor market add…
What We Need to Know: Jeffries Eyes History, a Fallen Officer Is Counted, and Gary Tyler’s Art Takes Center Stage
Three stories intersect this week: Hakeem Jeffries' potential historic achievement, the remembrance of a fallen officer, and Gary Tyler's art…
Monet's monumental ‘Iris’ makes €50m in Paris
Aurelie Vandervoorde fielding bids during Sotheby's Paris sale of The Schlumberger Collection © Micha Patault / Sotheby’s Monet's monumental Iris…
Voting machine complaints spread online, but officials say there’s no evidence of widespread vote switching
Voters in several states have reported touchscreen issues as election officials urge people to review their ballots before submitting them.Reports…
A Black Honors College at Sacramento State highlights how diversity hasn’t wilted under Trump
The college, located within the campus library, boasts around 800 students where the cirriculum is seeped in Black studies and…
Project 2025 ties put new scrutiny on Georgia GOP nominee Rick Jackson’s family
Rick Jackson’s son Shane sits on the board of the Foundation for Government Accountability, which served as an advisory organization…
Black activists call out Congressional Black Caucus ties to pro-Trump AI company Palantir
Activists including LaTosha Brown, Jamal Bryant and Joy-Ann Reid say the foundation should reject funding from the Trump-linked tech company.A…