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8 GIFs to Celebrate Obama’s Birthday
Revered (and also hated) by many, President Barack Obama has had his fair share of GIF-able moments over the past eight years. And though his time in the Oval Office may be coming to an end, we’ll never forget his lasting legacy, as well as the entertainment he’s given us throughout his time as the…
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Happy Birthday, Laurence Fishburne! Celebrate His Most Epic Movie Moments
He may be one of our favorite faces on ABC’s Black-ish, but long before Laurence Fishburne graced our TV screens every Wednesday, he played in some pretty epic movie roles. From Morpheus in The Matrix to Ike Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It, Fishburne’s versatility is leaving a legacy that will last for…
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The Ultimate Breakup Playlist, Inspired by Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs
Say it ain’t so! The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has officially announced her divorce from husband Kendu Isaacs after a 12-year run. And while we know she’s probably going through a difficult time, we can rest assured that Mary J. is about to give us some hot fire on her next album. Because what’s a breakup…
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Hits and Misses From VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors
Who run the world? Girls. With hip-hop being a male-dominated industry, the accomplishments of female artists who have pioneered the industry are often forgotten. But not Monday night. After a six-year hiatus, VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors returned with a star-studded program dedicated to female rappers. “All Hail the Queens” was special, mostly because it was a…
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In Honor of Jaden Smith’s 18th Birthday, Here Are His Most Bizarre Tweets
It’s safe to say that Jaden Smith is a little … strange. With a catalog of tweets, and a record number of interesting interviews to prove it, the child star seems to be living life on his own terms—and also in his own world. Today, on his 18th birthday, we celebrate Smith’s embrace of his…
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7 Times Fantasia Took Us to Church With Her Stunning Performances
We all know Tay-Tay can sang. And not just any ol’ regular type of singing. The “throw off your shoes, run across the stage, and belting out notes from the bottom of your soul” type of sangin’. And this is simply what makes Fantasia special. Remembered and highly regarded as one of American Idol’s most…
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Kicks Off Its Spring Season With ‘Spirit’
June in New York City means a lot of things, but it is also the official kickoff to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s spring season at Lincoln Center. As in the past, the season began with a star-studded Ailey Spirit Gala (pdf) Wednesday in midtown Manhattan. The evening was a night to remember for attendees, who were greeted…
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Did Jussie Smollett Announce His Exit From Empire?
If you’re still riding the Empire train, then you know that a huge bomb was dropped following Wednesday night’s episode. During the show, Freda Gathers (spoiler alert) shot fan favorite Jussie Smollett, aka Jamal Lyon, in an attempt to kill Lucious after she discovered that he’d killed her father. Unfortunately, the bullet never made its…
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7 Music Festivals You Must Attend This Year
Spring is on the horizon, and festival season is much closer than you may think. This year, festivalgoers can catch some of the best acts in hip-hop, R&B and jazz at one of hundreds of festivals happening across the country. With new festivals popping up every year and so many options to choose from, we’ve…
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BET Honors 2016, a Celebration of Black Excellence: Lee Daniels, Patti LaBelle, Eric Holder Jr. and More
On Saturday, some of the biggest names in entertainment, business and politics gathered together in Washington, D.C., at the Warner Theatre to honor black excellence at the BET Honors 2016. The initial taping, which was scheduled in February for Black History Month, was postponed because of weather, but the makeup date was every bit as…
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