April showers bring more than just May flowers—they usher in a wave of some notable Black Aries and Tauruses celebrating their birthday! From soulful crooners to comedic geniuses, these April-born icons have left undeniable marks on culture, music, sports, and entertainment. Let’s light the candles and honor these trailblazers who continue to inspire and entertain us all.

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty In a world where Hollywood loves to box people in, Issa Rae built her empire by doing the exact opposite—staying 100% true to herself. From a scrappy YouTube series to becoming one of the biggest names in entertainment, she’s proof that keeping it real pays off. Before the fame, Issa Rae was just another creative trying to tell her story. In 2011, she dropped The […]

Source: O.J. Simpson’s personal Bible, which was gifted to him and inscribed by his late defense attorney Robert Kardashian Sr., has sold at auction for $80,276, including the buyer’s premium. The winning bid of $65,800 was placed late on March 29 through Goldin Auctions, following 49 total bids, 14 of which came in on the final day. PEOPLE reports that Kim Kardashian had previously attempted to purchase the Bible for […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Doechii just proved once again why she’s that girl. On Mar. 29, the Grammy award-winning rapper took the stage at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles to accept the prestigious Woman of the Year award. Read more about how she shines, shuts down rumors and thanks her all-women’s team inside. With her signature confidence and flair, she delivered a speech that was equal […]

Through watercolor, artist Keni Davis—known as Keni Arts—has been documenting the impact of the Eaton Fire across Altadena. Like thousands of his neighbors, the artist lost his home in the deadly January wildfire, the place where he and his wife raised three daughters. By painting the charred landscape left in the community, he uses art to cope and find beauty amid profound loss. View this post on Instagram A post […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty President Donald Trump has expressed interest in the possibility of serving a third term, citing support from his followers who believe he should have more time to achieve his goals. “A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call with NBC News, referring to his allies. “But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long […]

Monica Schipper Birthday Bash ATL 2025 is right around the corner! HOT 107.9, the city’s premier hip hop station, has announced the first wave of artists who will be gracing the State Farm Arena stage at the summer’s most highly anticipated event. Continue reading to find out who we can expect to see. The headliner for Birthday Bash ATL 2025 will be none other than two-time Grammy-nominated and award-winning hip […]

Edelman “The representation is what’s most important, specifically having women in spaces where they might not be in normally.” — Fatima “TNT” Lister, Harlem Globetrotters One thing we’ve learned this month specifically is that the world would be a very dull place to live in without the continuing influence of women from all walks of life. The mere sight of witnessing ladies dominate in areas not seen before can be […]

Paul Bruinooge Being next up in a family of entertainers can come with its burdens — Blue Ivy Carter for example has some big shoes to fill regardless of which parent she follows after! However, like young Blue has already shown before even turning 13, many simply step up to their calling and continue the platinum-selling legacy their parents carved out before them. You can say the same when it […]