Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Before the phrase ‘That Girl’ was coined, Nia Long embodied it. The Brooklyn, NY native made her mark in the 1991 hit movie Boyz n the Hood, and since then, she’s been a crush for all. Her character, Brandi, in the John Singelton film, was the epitome of a sought-after young, Black girl from the ‘hood, exuding style, class, sass, brains, and beauty. For Black girls, […]

Donald Trump speaks from behind a glass protective barrier during a rally at Dodge County Airport on October 6, 2024, in Juneau, Wisconsin. | Source: Scott Olson / Getty Last month, Donald Trump, his campaign and his supporters were whining to anyone who would listen about how President Joe Biden’s and VP Kamala Harris’ incendiary anti-Trump “rhetoric” has inspired not one, but two would-be assassins to take shots at him. […]

Source: Kristina Bumphrey / Getty – Robin Roberts The Resilience of Women: Breast Cancer Stories and Lessons As the leaves turn and autumn settles in, October comes alive with reminders of breast cancer awareness. From companies tinting their logos pink to NFL teams donning custom jerseys that support breast cancer research, the message is clear—this fight touches everyone. No matter your wealth, fame, or social media following, breast cancer knows […]

Source: L. Busacca / Getty Cissy Houston, Grammy award-winning singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, has died at 91. Her daughter-in-law Pat Houston confirmed her passing to the Associated Press Monday. The acclaimed gospel singer died in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. Her daughter-in-law reports she was surrounded by her family. “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We lost the […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida, on September 26, 2024 as Hurricane Helene was set to slam into the Florida coast as a “catastrophic” Category 4 storm. | Source: CHANDAN KHANNA / Getty Hurricane Milton has quickly transformed into a powerful category 5 storm barreling toward Florida. This much is a fact that everyone can agree on. But […]

Source: Kevin Mazur/Child / Getty Today, the world mourns the loss of Emily “Cissy” Houston. The beloved mother of the late Whitney Houston and a powerhouse gospel singer in her own right passed away at 91. Cissy died on Monday, October 7, in New Jersey. According to the Associated Press, she was under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease and surrounded by loved ones. “Our hearts are filled with pain and […]

Source: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN / Getty Kamala Harris’ appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast struck a major chord with those on social media as her presidential campaign heats up. With the presidential election less than 30 days away, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has embarked on a strategy of sitting for interviews with non-traditional media outlets. Some analysts and observers have criticized the vice president for engaging in what they […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Toni Braxton turns 57 today, and she’s the definition of again like fine wine. The Maryland native is also one of the most successful female artists in history. Selling over 70 million records worldwide and winning 7 Grammys in the process, she’s responsible for hits like ‘Another Sad Love Song,’  ‘Breathe Again,’ ‘You’re Makin’ Me High,’ ‘Un-Break My Heart,’ and, of course, ‘He Wasn’t Man […]

Source: Michael Simon / Getty Are you ready to see La La Anthony’s stunning face return to your screen for a new season of BMF? The actress, whose career ripened since her days as an MTV VJ on Total Request Live, has just wrapped the 4th season of the hit Starz series. We’ve followed Anthony’s rapidly growing acting career that began with movie roles like Two Can Play At That Game and Think Like A Man. […]