Although she has hinted at it for several episodes on the family reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, no one saw this one coming so soon. On Wednesday, June 21st, Kim Kardashian West announced that her new beauty line KKW would drop, and it has. There was something else, however, that also grabbed headlines…
Has there been a more highly anticipated birth in history? Ever since the announcement that Beyoncé was pregnant with twins and her internet-breaking iconic photoshoot in February, the world has been anticipating the day Blue Ivy would become a big sister and the power family would become a party of five. The Beyhive has been buzzing…
Ever since its first show in 2001, the BET Awards remain one of the hottest music events of the year. Every summer, fans all over the nation get to watch their favorite artists (new and classic) perform and receive the coveted BET Award Trophy on the Black Entertainment Television network. This year’s show will honor both…
2017 has certainly been an eventful year in entertainment and in celebrating the achievements of black people in music, film, and sports, the BET Awards has something for everyone. This year’s show takes place on June 25, 2017. Beyoncé leads the list of nominees with seven nods and she’ll be competing with sister Solange in two…
On Friday night, Marvel released the first trailer for the widely anticipated Black Panther film. As expected, it features stunning cinematography, epic action scenes, and some great music. The action flick stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, the Black Panther. There is also a seriously star-studded ensemble cast, including: Michael B. Jordan, Sterling K. Brown, Lupita Nyong’o, Forest Whitaker, Danai…
No examination of African American history and culture would be complete without a look at music. Gospel music, spirituals, blues, jazz, and R&B all weave a rich tapestry of history. The acapella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock has been using that historical foundation for more than 40 years. Their music is sublime, but they…
In the wake of the controversial 2016 presidential election that she was widely expected to win, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been staying busy even though she currently does not hold a political post. A few months after the election, Clinton embarked on a speaking tour to thank her supporters and to share…
United States President Donald Trump is a liar and a clumsy politician unable to orchestrate Machiavellian plots; such was the characterization that can be inferred from the testimony given by James Comey, the ousted former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8. Although Comey had prepared a lengthy…
Before this year, Adele held the record for most Billboard Music Award wins in one night. After last night’s ceremony in Vegas, there’s a new king: Drake. The Canadian superstar took home 13 honors, topping Adele’s 12. Among the awards Drake received were Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist, and Top Hot 100 Artist. He…
BBMA 2017 King Drake took home all kinds of awards Sunday night, but he also turned the dial way up on the rumor mill. There have been rumors and speculation about a possible romance between Drake and Minaj for years. Drake has spoken about his crush on the Queen of Rap. Minaj has talked about…
