Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek laid out more transparent platform rules given the backlash stirred by Neil Young Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus. In a post Sunday, Spotify chief…
Congratulations are in order for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky as the two are expecting their first child together. The “Umbrella” singer stunned the internet after a series of photos from a shoot featuring her rapper boyfriend began circulating on social media over the weekend. The Grammy Award-winning singer was photographed alongside the Harlem native, whose…
The British Formula One icon makes a rare investment in Zapp, a London-based start-up founded in 2020. British Formula One driver Sir Lewis Hamilton has invested in London-based grocery delivery start-up Zapp, which allows customers to purchase snacks, drinks and other essential items and have them delivered in minutes. The new funding takes the total raised…
King, who is credited as an executive producer, wrote that her being excluded as a writer on the film is “hilarious” A24’s Zola was one of the most acclaimed releases of 2021 and is now deep in competition for this year’s awards season. A’Ziah King, who wrote the Twitter thread on which the film is…
Dupri admitted “reckless” behavior, noting that being with Jackson made him “more attractive to other women.” In true Black Twitter fashion, Jermaine Dupri got roasted for cheating on superstar icon Janet Jackson as was revealed in her Lifetime documentary, Janet, which aired over the weekend. The couple had been together for eight years, and when…
Tia Mowry‘s daughter Cairo Hardrict’s mannerisms became the topic of conversation on Jan. 29, after the actress debuted what fans deemed fashionable new looks for mommy and daughter. In the Instagram post, Mowry, who wore an all-yellow ensemble, is seen holding a dress before gently placing it on the bed. As the attire hits the…
Last week, we reported that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis would be presenting before a grand jury an election interference case against former commander-in-lying-about-things Donald Trump. You might remember that while Trump was throwing a propaganda-infused tantrum after losing his bid for reelection in 2020, he made a call to Georgia Secretary of State…
The exciting new academy will offer classes to ‘skaters with no experience all the way up to advanced skaters’ Dream Detroit Skating Academy, the first Black-female owned figure skating club in all of Michigan, has officially launched. The new academy is run by Angela Blocker-Loyd, Candice Tamakloe and Crystal Stewart. In addition to being the…
The 42-year-old Brandy appeared to channel Whitney, her late great mentor, who was similarly dressed back in 1991. Brandy thrilled NFL fans when she sang a soulful rendition of the national anthem before the NFC Championship game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday. Clad in a white Prada tracksuit, the 42-year-old star appeared…
Black music legends, like Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole, and more, to be honored with daily Instagram posts. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the launch of a social media campaign to commemorate Black history month. Starting Tuesday, the organization will honor pivotal Black figures on Instagram, according to a…
