Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Images The annual celebration recognized influential Black Houstonians while reflecting on community, leadership and the city’s cultural legacy. Gospel icon Yolanda Adams joined a powerhouse roster of honorees Thursday (Feb. 19) as Houston City Controller Chris Hollins hosted the city’s annual Black History Month Celebration. Held in the…
Getty Images The R&B producer, known for Blackstreet, Guy, and his work crafting New Jack Swing, and for Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album, previously shared a video praising Kelly as the ‘King of R&B’ after hearing a cover of Chris Brown’s “It Depends.” Teddy Riley is doing promotional rounds for his new memoir, “Remember The Times,”…
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Have y’all ever heard of Al Jolson? He was that early-20th-century Broadway star and Hollywood entertainer who built an empire smearing burnt cork on his face and singing in blackface about “Mammy.” He was the voice behind The Jazz Singer, the first major talking picture. Under hot stage lights, he…
A 94-year-old retired teacher who relied on the pension she received for decades logged into her bank account one day to find her monthly check hadn’t been deposited — all because a state agency thought she passed away. Gloria Wilson spent more than 40 years working for the Los Angeles Unified School District. After retiring,…
Since Nicki Minaj has pledged herself to Donald Trump MAGA fans have become increasingly confused by her. One of her earlier acts of allegiance was in November, when she supported his decision to put Nigeria on a watch list over allegations the West African country supports violence against its Christians. She even spoke on the issue…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Anthony Hamilton, Lauryn Hill and Lucky Daye perform onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Archer shared his feelings in a new ABC News special highlighting his father’s career…
A Minnesota man pleaded guilty to charges connected to the murder of his pregnant sister, whom authorities say he killed and dismembered before scattering her body parts in various locations. Jack Joseph Ball, 24, pleaded guilty to premeditated first-degree murder and premeditated first-degree murder of an unborn child in connection with the death of his…
Instagram/Joanne Bland Bland helped found the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute and later co-founded Foot Soldiers Park as a monument to Civil Rights activism and beyond. A beloved member of the Selma, Alabama, community has passed away. Joanne Bland, who participated in marches since she was a little girl, including Bloody Sunday as a…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 29: Adam Blackstone performs onstage during the 2026 Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 68th GRAMMY Awards on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Photo by: Leon Bennett / Getty Images From Jill Scott’s new soulful…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: Gabourey Sidibe attends as Lifetime hosts the world premiere of “Mary J. Blige Presents: Be Happy” at Hearst Tower on February 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Lifetime) Brandon Frankel took to Instagram to reveal his diagnosis and recovery process, thanking…
