Cynthia Erivo says the world saw “Wicked” as glitter, gowns, and viral press tour moments. What she lived behind the scenes was something entirely different. The Tony winner made history as the first Black woman to play Elphaba in the major “Wicked” film adaptation, turning her casting into a defining cultural milestone. But that history…
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 05: Patti LaBelle performs onstage during Day 2 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE) During a recent podcast appearance, Patti LaBelle said she only learned the now‑classic song’s…
Donald Trump and his family have spent years finding new ways to turn the Trump name into a massive empire. Now, the Trump family is pushing into the beauty industry again, and critics say the latest move may be the most ironic one yet. US President Donald Trump tried to control the moment at his…
Donald Trump is freeing up time in his schedule for fun, and it won’t involve family. In recent weeks, the president traded his trips to the golf course for trips to the dentist and diplomatic matters like rage-posting about his Iran war and “Dumocrats.” Donald Trump claims that he can’t go to his son Donny…
President Donald Trump has spent months projecting strength, stamina and the image of a man fully in command as he approaches his 80th birthday. But critics say even minor questions about his health have become politically radioactive, triggering swift pushback from allies eager to shut down speculation before it gains traction. Cameras caught Donald Trump…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Idris Elba attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios “Masters Of The Universe” at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Photo by: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Elba denied the rumors that he would play 007 in the upcoming James…
President Donald Trump has already plastered his face on buildings around Washington but that’s clearly not enough. The famously egocentric president apparently wants his likeness to stretch to all corners of the country after hurting Americans’ pockets with the war. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn…
Source: Win McNamee / Getty President Donald Trump has refiled his $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal’s publisher, Rupert Murdoch, and two WSJ reporters over an article the outlet published last July, titled: “Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.” The lawsuit was dismissed last month…
A Florida woman is accused of stealing from a pair of men, drugging them, and allegedly posting a selfie with a victim’s ripped-off Rolex. Deziree Nicole Hood, 20, is charged with two counts of grand theft and one count of false imprisonment from separate incidents, according to Law & Crime. They both occurred earlier this…
From Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Oprah and Gayle, social media has made a trend of turning Black women’s bonds into punchlines. (Photos: Getty Images) From Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Oprah and Gayle, social media has made a trend of turning Black women’s bonds into punchlines. Friendship is one of the most…
