Source: Steve Eichner / Getty The Barbie doll celebrating beloved Detroit-raised singer, model, and actress Aaliyah debuted Thursday Jan. 16th in honor of what would have been her 46th birthday. Let’s just say, supplies didn’t last long.  The limited edition doll, part of Mattel’s Music Series, was modeled after one of Aaliyah’s iconic looks from her One in a Million music video— a faux leather outfit, black shades, and her signature […]

Source: Brian Stukes / Getty On this day in 1920 (Jan. 16), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University. On the pillars of “Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood,” the ladies of Z-Phi-B carry a rich sense of culture and have a mission to be the best in their respective fields. We have seen traces of Finer Womanhood in politics, music, public service, and more. In […]

Source: Anacleto Rapping / Getty   Music debates happen on a daily basis, whether at the barbershop sounding off on the best emcees of all time, going to bat on social media over why Brandy is way more than “Ray J’s sister,” or simply arguing in the groupchat over who had the best album release this past Friday. However, one of the most revisited conversations when it comes to the […]

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officer is seen as a Cal Fire search and rescue team looks through with a rescue dog for possible human remains in the debris of burned houses after a massive wildfire in Altadena of Los Angeles County, California, on January 13, 2025. | Source: Anadolu / Getty As the old saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. That adage may be truer than it […]

Source: Chris Haston / other It’s 2025, and The Jennifer Hudson Show is back for another exciting year filled with captivating guest interviews and more iconic spirit tunnel moments – our favorite part of the show. This January, Hudson and her team have welcomed a dazzling array of actors and musicians, including The Agency star Jodie Turner-Smith and singer Lalah Hathaway, to name just a few. Here are some of […]

Donald Trump’s Second-Term Inauguration Portrait Unveiled As the United States prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump for his second term, the unveiling of his official portrait has sparked significant attention. The image captures Trump with a serious expression and an air of resolve, evoking both admiration and analysis among his supporters and critics alike. Released just days before his swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2025, the portrait stands […]

Source: Juan Veloz / Haute Beauty If you were browsing the magazine rack at your local store, Ayesha Curry’s mesmerizing green eyes would lure you to her latest cover. The businesswoman, chef, and author slays the frontpage of Haute Beauty by Haute Living, where she opens up about her marriage to Stephen Curry, how she keeps him on his toes, how her kids make her feel beautiful, and her first memories […]

President Joe Biden (C) delivers remarks on the recently announced cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas while joined by Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Cross Hall of the White House on January 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty A prominent Muslim civil rights and advocacy group credited President-elect Donald Trump for the ceasefire deal reached on Wednesday […]

Source: Olga Demina / Getty The 2025 tax season will officially begin soon and the IRS has announced the start date. Before the end of January, working Americans will have received their tax documents for  2024. Employers have until Jan. 31 to deliver tax documents to employees. Below are a few facts that you need to know about the 2025 tax filing season. U.S. taxpayers can file taxes starting Jan. […]