Celebrity

Durand Bernarr Opens Up About Being Called an Overnight Success While 21 Years in the Making

From two decades of grind to a Grammy-nominated milestone, Bernarr got real when it came to his independence, queerness, and the village that made it all possible.
02/04/2026

GloRilla and DJ Mustard to Suit Up for the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is always a moment, but this year feels different. With GloRilla and DJ Mustard hitting the hardwood, the culture is officially in the building.
02/04/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Angela Bassett Film Performances That Hit Different

With two NAACP Image Award nominations this year, including Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series — Angela Bassett’s film work shows how she’s always carried power, grace, and emotional weight on screen.
02/04/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Powerful Roles in Brian Tyree Henry’s Catalog

With his nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television Series at the NAACP Image Awards, Brian Tyree Henry continues to show how vulnerability and power can live in the same performance.
02/04/2026

Usher and Big Sean Open Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator at Michigan Central

The two artists shared why investing in Detroit’s youth mattered to them as they introduced a new $1 million production space inside Michigan Central.
02/03/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 6 Times Queen Latifah Reminded Us She’s the Queen of Comedy and Romcoms

With her nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards, Queen Latifah’s career reminds us she’s always balanced strength, humor, and heart — sometimes all in the same role.
02/02/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 6 Dramatic Roles From Forest Whitaker That Are Breathtaking

With his nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards, Forest Whitaker’s career reminds us that power doesn’t have to be loud to be unforgettable.
02/02/2026

Michael '5000' Watts, Swishahouse Founder and Houston Hip-Hop Figure, Dies

Watts helped shape Houston’s chopped-and-screwed scene through the influential independent label.
01/31/2026

Grady Demond Wilson, Beloved ‘Lamont’ on 'Sanford and Son,' Dead at 79

Wilson starred alongside Redd Foxx on the NBC sitcom from 1972 to 1977.
01/31/2026

'Tyler Perry’s Sisters:' Meet Tunde Oyeneyin

Here are five quick facts about Tunde Oyeneyin, who is stepping into the role of Maidson Truitt on season 10.
01/30/2026

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Comedic Roles That Made Us Fall in Love With Wanda Sykes

With two NAACP Image Award nominations — including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Wanda Sykes’ career proves her humor isn’t just funny, it’s fearless.
01/30/2026