Did Ye's Donda Logo Rip Off Another Black-Owned Label?The entertainer-entrepreneur is accused of riffing on the logo of Infinity G8ds—after approaching the business about…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 1, 2021
25 Years After Its Release, Aaliyah's One In A Million Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard ChartsThe landmark album and exclusive merchandise were re-released on its 25th anniversary by Blackground Entertainment.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Report: DaBaby Recently Met With Black HIV AdvocatesThe virtual, private meeting followed an open letter from several HIV organizations to the artist following his…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 31, 2021
R. Kelly's First Male Accuser Takes the Stand as Another Witness Testifies Kelly Raped Her Days After Marrying AaliyahBoth accusers state they were 17 when sexually abused by Kelly. As more witnesses testify, the complicity of the…ByShanelle Genai and Maiysha KaiPublishedAugust 31, 2021
NeNe Leakes Says Husband Gregg Is Losing His Cancer BattleThe Real Housewives of Atlanta star said Gregg 'is transitioning to the other side,' during a recent appearance,…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 30, 2021
Candyman Is the First No. 1 Film Directed by a Black WomanDirected and co-scripted by Nia DaCosta, the horror reboot grossed over $22.3 million in its opening weekend.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 30, 2021
Trolling With the Kardashians? Kanye and Kim Seemingly Reenact Wedding at Chicago Donda EventKanye paid tribute to a veil-and-wedding gown-clad Kim at Chicago's Donda listening party at Soldier Field, leaving…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 27, 2021
R. Kelly Reportedly Considered Himself a 'Genius' Entitled to Have Sex With 'Very Young Girls'A female witness said Kelly likened himself to fellow entertainer Jerry Lee Lewis and testified that the R&B star…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 27, 2021
Disgraced Jeopardy! Almost-Host Mike Richards to Undergo Sensitivity TrainingStill executive producer of the show, Richards reportedly asked staff for a chance to show 'who he really is.'ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 26, 2021
Groundbreaking Costume Designer Zerina Akers Scores an Emmy for Beyoncé's Black Is KingThe longtime style curator and creator of Black Owned Everything can now add Emmy winner to her extensive resumé.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 26, 2021
'They’re Looking Down Upon Children': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Talks Teaching Antiracism With Jason ReynoldsLast year, the YA author achieved an artful remix of Ibram X. Kendi's seminal work; this year, it has new relevance.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 26, 2021
Following the Satan Shoes Controversy, Lil Nas X Calls Out the Hypocrisy in Another Blood-Filled DropNoting that skater Tony Hawk's blood was used in a line of instantly sold out decks without incident, Nas X also…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 26, 2021
Allure Magazine Announces New Editor-in-Chief, Jessica CruelThe veteran beauty and content editor spearheaded the magazine's 'The Melanin Edit' and will now replace departing…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
Coco's 1st Collection: Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff Unveils a Fashion Line With New BalanceThe collection is Gauff's first with the athletic leader and sponsor, and will include apparel and shoes.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
'She Is the Blueprint': Normani Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Aaliyah on the 20th Anniversary of Her Death'Aaliyah paved the way for women, Black women in particular,' says the 'Wild Side' singer of the late entertainer.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
As R. Kelly's Criminal Trial Continues in Brooklyn, Disturbing Revelations MountSince the trial began last Thursday, witnesses have collectively testified to grooming, forced sex and physical…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
Josephine Baker to Be Honored at the Pantheon, France's Highest Posthumous TributeThe famed entertainer-activist and French Resistance hero will be the first Black woman to receive the honor, 46…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 24, 2021
Now playing Watch: Dario Calmese’s Colorful Creative VisionThe multitalented photographer, creative director and more recently brought his talents to Adobe to create a series…PublishedAugust 24, 2021
A New Book on Prince Includes a Timeline of His Pain Pill Addiction, as Told by Friends and ColleaguesNothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince posits that the icon's pill addiction began with an accident while…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 23, 2021
DaBaby Stays on the Defensive at His 1st Performance Since Rolling Loud, Criticizing 'Cry Babies''Other than the people that were truly offended, I feel like the rest of y'all...are being cry babies,' the rapper…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 23, 2021