Source: Neil Mockford / Getty We all love a hit song. Even more than that, we love to hear the backstory of said song. One person who can attest to making hit records is Barbadian singer Rihanna. The 36 year-old has amassed 14 number-one songs (and 32 top-ten songs) on the Billboard Hot 100. Continue reading to hear a secret behind Rihanna’s first number one. On April 10th, 2006 Rihanna […]

Source: CHANDAN KHANNA / Getty / Donald Trump Disgraced Former President Donald Trump participated in a Univision town hall on Wednesday, addressing an audience of undecided Latino voters. Spoiler alert: Trump didn’t do so well. While Vice President Kamala Harris is out here killing every damn interview and town hall she has participated in, her opponent, Donald The Orange Menace Trump, is trying to keep pace with the MVP, and […]

Source: Courtesy / Paramount Pictures This week’s ‘What to Watch’ film list brings a dynamic mix of horror, suspense, and creative storytelling that will keep you captivated from start to finish. From Smile 2 to Pharrell’s Piece by Piece, there’s a movie for the entire family. Check out the trailers for our favorite films of the week inside. First on the list is Smile 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to […]

Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty Another day, another racist “teacher” –this one in Minnesota–shows us why they should be kept as far away as possible from Black students — or any students for that matter. Meet Steven Dwight Williams. Williams was a substitute teacher who taught four classes of 10th and 12th-grade English students at Woodbury High School in Minnesota. As of Monday, he is no longer in that role, […]

Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour is the highest-grossing female rap tour of all time making her the first femcee to achieve the history-defining moment. Complex sourced data from Touring Data to fuel their latest list highlighting the highest-grossing rap tours. The head Barb came in at No.4 (despite her and 50 Cent claiming PF2 should be higher).  PINK FRIDAY 2, @NICKIMINAJ$108,801,334 Revenue ($1,554,305 […]

Source: courtesy / The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company has launched an exciting new initiative called The World Is My Yard, a platform designed exclusively for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students. Read more about the beverage company’s new program inside. Available through Coca-Cola’s +one app, this platform provides students with invaluable resources, immersive content, and campus-based experiences tailored to celebrate HBCU culture and support students on their academic […]

Malcolm X might be the last historical figure to come to mind as it relates to the politics of Republican Party presidential hopeful, Donald Trump. However, a Black conservative evoked one of Malcolm X’s most famous quotes regarding “House Negroes” and “Field Negroes,” saying that those in the field are “going for Trump.” Shelly Wynter, who refers to himself as a Traditionalist conservative, was a guest on CNN this week […]

Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty “Stay true to yourself.” That’s the advice “Pink Friday“ rapper Nicki Minaj gave this week while speaking at Vogue’s Force of Fashion event. The legacy publication’s annual gathering brings together tastemakers, insiders, and influencers from across the fashion and related industries to discuss the future of trends. Each year, high-profile attendees slay the event and share style wisdom with fashionistas and fans alike, and Nicki’s […]

Source: Getty Images / Getty Ladies and gents, the most spooky time of the year is officially upon us: enter Halloween. The festive holiday marks the time to step outside of reality, play dress up, and live in the moment. From pop culture icons (hey, Queen Bey) to classic themes (Mrs. Officer, anyone?), the right costume sets the tone for a fun and eventful night. While it’s standard practice to secure […]