James Devaney When it comes to securing talent for a film, persistence is key. Just ask Will Packer, the Hollywood powerhouse behind Obsessed. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Packer revealed this little-known fact about the film’s star Beyoncé. Read more and watch the interview inside. Packer appeared on the series to share that his leading lady, Beyoncé, initially turned him down five times before finally agreeing to star in the 2009 […]

Source: Getty / Getty Very few people slay hair like Tamar Braxton. When the talented singer blessed the world with her vibrant and animated personality in her family’s nationally televised show Braxton Family Values, we quickly learned that the diva played no games when it came to switching up her mane. From sleek bobs to braids and long golden locks, Braxton gives us life every time she appears on the […]

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Halle Bailey just turned 25, and she’s serving an ethereal purple glow. Celebrating for the Aries baddies, the singer-actress took to social media giving major queen vibes in her stunning birthday shoot. Keep scrolling for Halle’s outfit details. Halle Bailey serves purple liquid realness for her 25th birthday Draped in a dreamy, liquid-inspired halter gown by Di Petsa, Halle showed fans how to shine […]

A Sudanese man celebrates as the military enters the central city of Wad Madani, pushing out the Rapid Support Forces in January 2025. AP Photo/Marwan Ali Christopher Tounsel, University of Washington A series of advances by the Sudanese military has led some observers to posit that the African nation’s yearslong civil war could be at a crucial turning point. Even if it were to end tomorrow, the bloody conflict would […]

Source: Lauren Williams/HB / HelloBeautiful When Brahmin invited me to their Spring 2025 preview at the swanky Arlo Midtown, I knew I was in for a treat. Brahmin has been that girl for as long as I can remember. The label was – and is – always synonymous with elevated elegance and sophisticated style. Growing up, I remember seeing my mom and godmother pull out their Brahmin bags for special […]

Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/Wireimage Rapper Sexyy Red is facing a lawsuit from Nicole Barnes, the grandmother of her children. The grandmother claims that the artist publicly shared Barnes’ home address and encouraged her social media followers to harm her. According to legal documents filed on Monday, Barnes alleges that in December 2024, Sexyy Red posted her address online and instructed her large fan base to “kick in the […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Jan. 24, 2025, Pete Hegseth — a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran who had no previous experience in national defense — was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s Cabinet pick for Secretary of National Defense. Hegseth replaced Lloyd Austin, a Black 4-star general who served as the 28th national defense secretary, the 12th commander of U.S. Central Command and the 33rd vice […]