Carrie Underwood is inviting fans to relive some of her fondest and most pivotal moments on “American Idol” in the web-based series “Idol To Icon.” The project debuts on YouTube on March 4 and serves as a companion to the upcoming season of the singing competition that premieres on March 9. In the first look…
Source: Kaitlyn Morris/Edward Berthelot/Leon Bennett / Getty Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims around the world come together for fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth. MORE: Eid Mubarak! What To Be Thankful For This Holy Month Of Ramadan From dawn until sunset, they fast, not just from food, but…
Amber Rose opened up about her past relationship with superstar Kanye West, describing a troubling pattern of controlling behavior that, according to her, affects all the women in his life, including his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and his current wife, Bianca Censori. During her March 5 appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Rose didn’t…
The former Kentucky college student who was caught on camera hurling the N-word at a Black student during a racist attack is requesting an early release from prison. Last October, Sophia Rosing was sentenced to a year in prison, 100 hours of community service, and a $25 fine after pleading guilty to four counts of…
Legendary comedian Damon Wayans, 64, has shared his thoughts on the mortal sin of joke theft. The member of the iconic Wayans family even revealed he borrowed material from fellow comedian Joe Rogan. Damon appeared on the “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” radio show this week to talk about his early years doing stand-up, starring in “In…
Source: Ann E. Zelle / Getty In honor of Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the essential contributions of social workers, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is not only recognizing the achievements of social workers nationwide but also protesting the harmful policies enacted by President Donald Trump and his administration against federal…
Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith. (Photo credit: Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith) Scholar Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith discusses why his first novel “Sylvie’s Love and Loss” is relevant now more than ever. The novel “Sylvie’s Love and Loss” by Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith chronicles the story of Sylvie, a Caribbean woman who embarks on an epic journey to triumph over her…
Shadel Compton Nyack is the co-founder of Belmont Estate in Grenada (Source: Belmont Estate/Design: theGrio) A former lawyer revived her family’s crumbling estate, turning it into a thriving Black-owned agricultural and ecotourism hub. Now, she wants more Black Americans to experience Grenada’s history and culture. When Shadel Compton Nyack left her native country of Grenada…
Pat McGrath arrives ‘Prelude To The Olympics’ at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC) Makeup artist and innovator Pat McGrath is ready to unlock a new level in luxury beauty as La Beauté Louis Vuitton’s creative director. When we talk…
There was a time not long ago when Americans on the left and right shared the belief that Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis cop who placed George Floyd in a 9-minute chokehold, had responded too forcefully. Floyd’s death ignited nationwide protests in 2020, after video footage was widely circulated showing Floyd plead, “I can’t breathe,” as…
