CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Among More Than 90 Gymnasts Suing FBI for Mishandling Sexual Abuse InvestigationThe claim accuses the FBI of failing to ‘properly investigate the abuse.’ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 8, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentBET Awards 2022: Doja Cat, Ari Lennox, Drake Among NomineesKing Richard, The Harder They Fall, Issa Rae, Anthony Anderson and others were also recognized this year.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 1, 2022
CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Defends Skier Mikaela Shiffrin As She Goes Toe To Toe With TrollsSimone Biles sums up internet trolls in two words, “people suck.”ByAlexandra JanePublishedFebruary 20, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionSimone Biles, Daveed Diggs, Among black-ish Season 8 Guest Starsblack-ish Season 8 to feature appearances from Magic Johnson, Vivica A. Fox, Stephen A. Smith and Los Angeles Lakers…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Sponsored Beauty + StyleSponsored Beauty + StyleHow Black Brilliance Is Lighting Up The Red CarpetStyle statements that celebrate Black talent while contributing to a more ethical approach to jewelry-making are…ByG/O Media Studios for De BeersPublishedDecember 17, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSports'I Don't Think Words Can Even Describe the Feeling': Kristen Hayden Becomes 1st Black Woman to Win National Diving TitleIn case you didn't get the memo, the University of Indiana swimmer is kind of a big deal.ByJay ConnorPublishedDecember 15, 2021
CultureCultureLarry Nassar Abuse Survivors Reach $380 Million SettlementThe litigations continue as former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar serves up to 175 years in prison for the…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedDecember 14, 2021
CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceSimone Biles Is Your 2021 Time Athlete of the YearIt's been a hell of a year for the most decorated gymnast of all time.ByJay ConnorPublishedDecember 9, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentPeople's Choice Awards 2021: Kevin Hart, The Rock, Lil Nas X, Halle Berry Among WinnersSimone Biles was also recognized with the Game Changer of 2021 award.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 8, 2021
Beauty + StyleBeautyBeauty + StyleBeautyEssence Outdoes Itself With a Stunning Trio of Covers Featuring Lizzo, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Simone BilesThe November/December issue celebrates 'Radical Self-Care' with the three trailblazers as cover stars, as…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 19, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentExclusive Clip: Will Smith Invites Venus and Serena to His Red Table Talk TakeoverThe tennis phenoms, also executive producers of King Richard sit down with the film's star and special guests to…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedNovember 17, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Gives an Emotional Update, Admitting She's 'Still Scared to Do Gymnastics'After bowing out of several Tokyo Olympic finals due to a case of the 'twisties,' the star gymnast told the Today…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedOctober 21, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalJustice Department Is Reviewing Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents in Nassar InvestigationIn the aftermath of testimony from four Olympic gymnasts, including Simone Biles, the Nassar investigation is being…ByOkla JonesPublishedOctober 5, 2021
CultureSportsCultureSportsSimone Biles Admits That She 'Should Have Quit Gymnastics Way Before Tokyo'The 24-year-old reflected on her experience at the Tokyo Olympics and had plenty to say.ByJay ConnorPublishedSeptember 27, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegal'The Scars...Continue to Live With All of Us': Simone Biles and Fellow US Gymnasts Give Congressional Testimony on FBI Mishandling of Nassar Case'I blame Larry Nassar, and I also blame an entire system,' said Biles. She and three fellow gymnasts called for…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceThe 2021 TIME100 Calls Meghan and Harry 'Icons'; Sherrilyn Ifill, Lil Nas X, Red Table Talk and Verzuz Among HonoreesSerena Williams pays tribute to Biles in the annual list of 'the world's most influential people,' while the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
The Glow UpFashionThe Glow UpFashion'You Have to Take Care of Yourself': Yara Shahidi Talks Mental Health and Making Change as Marie Claire's October Cover StarThe Grown-ish star and 7th Sun producer is all grown up and the new face of Christian Dior, one of several brands…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 15, 2021
NewsNewsSimone Biles Among Gymnasts Set to Testify Before Senate About FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar CaseThe FBI's Indianapolis Field Office is accused of responding slowly to the first accusations against Larry Nassar…ByRachel PilgrimPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
The Glow UpFashionThe Glow UpFashionWe Have Just One Question for the 2021 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Are You OK?After over a year primarily spent in quarantine, the looks on many of the night's stars looked like a cry for help.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 13, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentThanks to the 'Motivation' of Her Fans, Normani Will Be Performing at This Year's VMAsThe 'Wild Side' singer was seemingly snubbed by MTV for its annual awards show, prompting an uproar from fans.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 9, 2021