Bella Morais

11/1/21

Mic Drop: New Month, New Music

Though October feels like one of the longest months of the year, these new releases close it out with a bang.

10/21/21

The Funk Boutique: Zerina Akers and Black Owned Everything Partner with Nike and Nordstrom

Lori Harvey's SKN by LH launches Oct. 22; Hanifa to debut first in-person runway show; The Museums of San Francisco…

10/8/21

Role Call: Tina Turner Is Still Viva La Money With New BMG Deal

Will Packer slated to produce the Oscars, Shaka King signs first-look deal with FX Productions, and meet Renegade…

9/24/21

The Funk Boutique: The New Yeezys Look Like Something Off of a Golden Crust Menu

Gabrielle Union's clothing line announces monthly drops; Junny Hibbert debuted new collection 'Mama' at NYFW,…

9/24/21

Rihanna Told Me I’m Pretty and Other Amazing Things That Happened at Savage x Fenty

Rihanna hosted a 'Savage x Fenty Vol. 3' viewing in NYC on Wednesday and the lewks, music and preview of the show…

9/22/21

PageTurners: In Both Fiction and Nonfiction, This Week's Authors and Characters Play 'Make Believe'

We aren't the only critics to describe Percival Everett's novel The Trees as 'page turning'; James Baldwin's…

9/21/21

'He Saw Me': Gabrielle Union Reflects on Her Relationship With Michael K. Williams

The actress cherished the friendship she shared with the late actor, whose insights left her ‘bawling on the…

9/17/21

Lil Nas X Delivers His Healthy, Happy 15-Track Debut Album, <i>Montero</i>

Lil Nas X Delivers His Healthy, Happy 15-Track Debut Album, Montero

Have you listened to Montero on repeat since it dropped? You may be entitled to financial compensation.

9/16/21

PageTurners: Literature Racing Against Time, Ghosts, Past Decisions, and Police in the 1960s

This week's authors are haunted by ghosts of the past, attempting to stay rooted in the present, and preparing to…

9/13/21

Role Call: Keke Palmer Is Hosting a Live Stream of the Met Gala So You Can Enjoy the Lewks in Real-Time

The trailer for the Janet Jackson documentary has dropped, Red Table Talk returns on Sept. 15

9/13/21

Mic Drop: Sad, Sultry, Sexy and Chlöe's Debut Music Video...<i>Finally</i>

Mic Drop: Sad, Sultry, Sexy and Chlöe's Debut Music Video...Finally

Ari Lennox gives a Dreamgirls-worthy performance; VanJess drops live video with Lucky Daye; Kendrick and SZA are…

9/10/21

Can I Talk to You (About Aaliyah’s Album on Spotify?)

Aaliyah’s self-titled third album is now available on all streaming services and for download.

9/10/21

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Create New $2 Million Scholarship Fund for HBCUs With Tiffany & Co.—but Is It Enough?

The Carters star in Tiffany’s controversial campaign; the two have also partnered on the Love Scholarship Program…

9/9/21

The Funk Boutique: NYFW Runs Across the Concrete Jungle—and Atop the Empire State Building

The look trending for Spring-Summer 2022 is clearly 'Black excellence'.

9/8/21

PageTurners: George M. Johnson Blesses YA Shelves With a 2nd Memoir; Michaela Coel Publishes Her Manifesto

New releases include tales of trauma, family and coming of age, essays about Jim Crow and a girl trying to survive…

9/7/21

It’s an Album! Lil Nas X Releases His 'Baby Registry' and Once Again Trolls the Internet—and Barack Obama?

With 10 days until his 'due date,' the Montero rapper posted a registry for various charitable organizations while…

9/7/21

Zendaya Stuns in Bespoke Balmain at the Venice Film Festival and Custom Valentino on the October Cover of British Vogue

The star of style and screen once again had a red carpet look custom-sculpted to her bust.

9/6/21

Mic Drop: If at First You Don't Succeed, Dust Yourself Off and Play These Fire Tracks

Anderson .Paak is featured on a newly released Marvel soundtrack; Duckwrth puts out an EP; Victoria Monét finally…

9/3/21

Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming <i>The Color Purple </i>Musical Film

Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming The Color Purple Musical Film

A new fresh prince is cast for Peacock's BEL-AIR; Eddie Murphy to star in new Kenya Barris comedy; secure your edges…

9/2/21

PageTurners: These Titles Were Written in the Stars...Literally

Amazon presents Black Stars, an original fiction anthology; Broadway gets a racial critique; Black vampires…

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