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While accepting her first Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, a tearful Zoe Saldaña talked about her family, many of whom were in the room at the Dolby. Saldaña, who called out her mother right as she got to the microphone, said in her speech, “I am a proud child of immigrant parents, […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
As Ramadan began on Friday night, Muslim American parents prepared their children for their first full fast from dawn to sunset. While children typically begin fasting around puberty, some were eager to start earlier, like 8-year-old Dunya Esfahani from Michigan, who said fasting made her feel “closer to God.” Her mother, Maryam Jelvani, made it […]
This week highlights Black excellence across music, film, and sports. Usher will deliver the keynote speech at Emory University’s 180th Commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. Meanwhile, Zendaya joins the cast of Shrek 5, set for a 2026 release. At the 2025 Academy Awards, Queen Latifah will honor the late Quincy Jones, celebrating his legendary […]
A Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade will spotlight the story of Xica Manicongo, a 16th-century trans woman who was nearly executed by the Portuguese Inquisition. Paraiso do Tuiuti, one of Rio’s top samba schools, will use its performance to honor her legacy and highlight violence against transgender people in Brazil, which has the world’s highest […]
When it comes to relationships, they say everything changes once kids enter the picture. But if you ask NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, that doesn’t always have to be the case. The pair, who met as teenagers, have been married since 2011. And although their brood now includes four children, Riley, […]
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, delivering an impassioned speech as she accepted the Chairman’s Award at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Harris reflected on the resilience of the NAACP and the ongoing fight for justice, stating, “Some see the flames on our […]
Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo’s unexpected passing has left his loved ones in grief, with many of his family members, friends and business associates attending the Murder Inc founder’s funeral service Wednesday (Feb. 19). In post shared by TNT, Gotti’s artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX, and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in […]
Hundreds of artists have signed a letter urging the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to reverse recent policy changes stemming from executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The changes require grant applicants to avoid diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that could be seen as violating federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibit funding for […]
Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe, has officially opened its doors in Brighton, NY, at 2341 Monroe Avenue, next to the Hotel on Monroe. The cafe is the creation of 22-year-old first-time business owner Huseyin Sula, who wanted to bring the cozy and social atmosphere of Turkish cafe culture to the area. Sula, a second-generation […]
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