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Lifetime Announces Surviving R. Kelly Follow-Up Special Hosted By Soledad O’Brien
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has ordered a two-hour special, Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact, to delve even deeper into the effects of dream hampton’s groundbreaking reporting. The special, hosted by Soledad O’Brien, will examine how the original docuseries took the industry by storm and advanced the national conversation on surviving sexual violence. According…
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Skin Deep: Appreciation for Dark Brown Flesh-Colored Bandage Goes Viral
“It’s taken me 45 trips around the sun, but for the first time in my life I know what it feels like to have a ‘band-aid’ in my own skin tone,” 45-year-old Apollon wrote last week about his Tru Colour bandage. “You can barely even spot it in the first image. For real I’m holding…
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The Blood of Christ: Sri Lanka Easter Tragedy That Killed Over 200 Called “An Attack Against Humanity”; Blood Donations Help Over 450 Wounded
Of the attacks on Easter Sunday that targeted Christians in three Sri Lankan cities, including the capital, Colombo, the New York Times reports: Police officials in Sri Lanka said that seven people had been arrested in connection with the attacks, which were described as coordinated and by a single group. The Colombo attacks were said…
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Bernard Arnault May or May Not Have Confirmed Secret Rihanna Venture During LVMH’s Shareholder Meeting
Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH), loves Rihanna as much as the rest of us. He loves her ability to bring in boatloads of money even more. As reported by Business of Fashion: During his presentation to more than 2,000 shareholders, the executive underscored the company’s continued commitment to…
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Hennessy and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Team Up for $10 Million HBCU Scholarship Initiative [Corrected]
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy have announced a joint $10 million HBCU scholarship initiative, according to Black Enterprise. The goal of the Hennessy Fellows Program is to encourage and support the next generation of black excellence through mentoring, financial assistance, networking and opportunity creation. It is hoped that by offering 10 fellowships…
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Prayers Up: John Singleton is Hospitalized in Intensive Care after Suffering a Stroke
John Singleton’s family confirmed the iconic filmmaker’s stroke to E! News on Saturday: “On Wednesday, April 17th our beloved son/father, John Singleton, suffered a stroke while at the hospital,” they said in a statement to E! News. “John is currently in the ICU and under great medical care. We ask that privacy be given to…
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All in the Family and The Jeffersons Episodes Will Feature Jamie Foxx, Wanda Sykes, Woody Harrelson, and More for a Live ABC Prime-Time Special
When the original All in the Family and The Jeffersons creator Norman Lear was told his classic TV series “would not work today,” it was all the motivation he needed to prove the public wrong. Now, according to Deadline, an Oscar-caliber, star-studded cast is set to light up prime time for a one-night live…
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Buds and Beauty: What Is CBD (Cannabidiol) and Why Is it in Everything?
It’s 4/20 and high time for cannabis-infused beauty. According to a recent WWD report, Google searches for “cannabidiol” (CBD) peaked in March; one of the most frequently asked questions: “What is CBD?” This lack of general consumer awareness, coupled with lax regulations, leaves the door wide open for industry schemes and scams. So let’s get…
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Tiger Woods Is Back!
On Sunday Tiger Woods secured his fifth Masters win at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, marking what even casual golf fans have to acknowledge is one of sports’ most inspiring comebacks. The news of Woods’ 15th major title—and his first in 11 years—is a sweet (if not shocking) ending to a rough journey.…
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Florida Man Meets Tragic Death After Being Killed by Rare Cassowary Bird
A 75-year-old Florida man, Marvin Hajos, was attacked and killed by a rare species of bird, the cassowary. Hajos, a breeder, was apparently attacked by the bird after he fell in his backyard. Two 911 calls were made—the first by Hajos himself, and then a second by someone who found him. Hajos was taken to…
