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Still Hotter Than Pepper: Machel Montano on Soca, Legacy, and Lighting Up the Global Stage

In this no-holds-barred interview, the soca king gets candid about going viral on Tiny Desk, earning a master’s in Carnival Studies, and why the world is finally catching up to a sound he’s been perfecting since childhood.
03/25/2025

Crystal-Lee Naomi on Jasmine’s Shocking Fate in the “Sistas” Finale: “She Wasn’t the Villain”

Actress Crystal-Lee Naomi opens up about her character’s misunderstood pain, the power of vengeance, and why Gary still has a reckoning coming.
03/25/2025

Janelle Monáe Calls Out ‘Bullies’ in Bold Speech at Human Rights Campaign Dinner

The artist and activist didn’t hold back when addressing political oppression at the Human Rights Campaign dinner.
03/24/2025

Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Passes Away at 49

The former Utah congresswoman and daughter of Haitian immigrants leaves behind a powerful legacy of unity, service, and strength.
03/24/2025

Trump Urges Voluntary Departure of Migrants as Over Half a Million Lose Legal Status

Officials say migrants with expiring protections should “self-deport,” reigniting debates over immigration enforcement.
03/24/2025

White House Looks to Brands to Help Fund Annual Easter Egg Roll Tradition

Facing budget constraints, the Trump administration is turning to private companies to help fund the beloved South Lawn tradition.
03/24/2025

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