circa 1930: American singer and exotic dancer Josephine Baker (1906 – 1975), of the Parisian Folies Bergere, poses in one of her many elaborate costumes. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) FKA Twigs is gearing up to play the iconic Josephine Baker in an upcoming American-French biopic. After taking the world by storm with her talent,…
The White House carefully tries to package Melania Trump as America’s devoted first lady. But Americans still are not buying it. Unlike Michelle Obama, whose warmth and closeness with daughters Malia and Sasha felt more relatable, Melania has often struggled. Trump’s wife is often viewed as distant and overly scripted, failing to shake perceptions that…
Donald Trump has spent years branding himself as the energetic counter to “Sleepy Joe” Biden. Thought lately, social media users say the cameras keep catching a very different reality. The former reality star-turned politician has built an entire movement around false perceptions of his strength, dominance, and relentless machismo. He’s even gone as far as…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Jaafar Jackson attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) The nephew of the King of Pop revealed just how much it took to become Michael Jackson, enduring toes…
A member of a well-known TikTok influencer family is behind bars after a video of a fight between her and the owner of an Arkansas steakhouse got out of hand. Asia Marie Yarbrough, 22, was arrested Sunday night. In a video posted by @Thefactsdude, you hear her and her family were celebrating Mother’s Day at…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “GNX” 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) The Grammy Award-winning album’s brief absence fueled speculation that the Compton rapper was…
Police in Florida say 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 are facing charges after getting arrested in a “teen takeover” in Tampa. Tampa police said a large group of teens tried to take over part of a Curtis Hixon Park on Friday, causing “significant disruptions, fights, and other issues in the park…
Donald Trump tested out a relaxed look for a leisurely trip away from the Oval Office, but instead of blending in with the crowd, he ended up looking out of place. The 79-year-old president attended an afternoon of the LIV Golf Virginia tournament over the Mother’s Day weekend. WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 22: U.S. President…
Regina Hall and Kevin Hart are well acquainted with each other following a more than 20-year-long co-working relationship. After filming nine different projects together, their rapport with each other has blossomed off-screen into a playful, jocular friendship. When the two comedic actors are in the same room and not filming, teasing each other is almost…
(Photo: Getty Images) “An administration that refuses to even acknowledge the Black maternal mortality crisis has no business pretending it cares about mothers,” U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., told theGrio. The White House announced actions to address maternal health issues facing millions of American women; however, it failed to acknowledge the Black maternal mortality crisis,…
