interview

D’Angelo’s Son Says He Feels ‘Cheated’ After Father’s Death

Michael Archer Jr. said on an ABC special that he’s grieving both parents and is leaning on music, therapy, and faith as he rebuilds.
02/23/2026

Tracy Morgan and Erika Alexander Shine in New Mockumentary

‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ is a hilarious new comedy that centers Morgan as a former footballer looking for redemption.
02/18/2026

‘Show-and-Prove Season’: Issa Rae on Deals, DEI Rollbacks, and Protecting Black Stories

Fresh off a first-look deal with Paramount, Rae lays out the steps for creators navigating the entertainment landscape’s lack of diversity and inclusion.
02/11/2026

Gabourey Sidibe Breaks Down Watching Her Brilliant ‘Precious’ Audition

The Oscar-nominated actress revisited the raw clip that launched her career and reflects on her experiences in being ‘othered,’ beauty standards, and the healing that’s come since.
02/06/2026

Whoopi Goldberg on Fame, Freedom, and Being Big Single

From honoring Nichelle Nichols to declaring (yet again) ‘I don’t want to live with anybody,’ Goldberg said independence and curiosity keep her working and there’s a ‘zillion’ things she’s interested in.
02/05/2026

T.I. Opens Up About His Return to Music at the ASCAP Brunch

The Atlanta icon reflects on legacy milestones, an unexpected Grammy nomination for a Christian record, and why returning to music right now felt right.
02/05/2026

Mary J. Blige’s Brutally Honest Reply to Memes Insulting Her Lack Of Energy On Stage

The R&B icon said a long 2025 tour run left her exhausted and she refused to apologize for being human.
01/23/2026

From ‘Sinners’ to Solo Travel: Michael B. Jordan on Comfort Zones, Wunmi Mosaku, and What Makes Him Cry

The prolific actor has been making rounds in the press, sharing personal stories that make him more and more lovable.
01/07/2026

My Grinch Is Black: Meet Nick Darnell, The Character Actor Who Stole Christmas and Our Hearts

Nick Darnell is reinventing the Grinch through Black joy and slapstick flair.
12/24/2025

Keke Palmer Asks Blueface What We’ve All Been Wondering About His Face Tats

During an in-person livestream, Blueface opened up to Keke Palmer about when he started getting face tattoos while incarcerated and why he didn’t see a reason to stop.
12/23/2025

Andra Day Says Her Latest Role As The Only Black Person in the Film Doesn’t Make Her a Token

The talented actress shaped her role into a voice of reason, confession, and grace, proving that supporting roles can carry significant representation.
12/19/2025