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25 Years After Its Release, Aaliyah’s One In A Million Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Charts
The landmark album and exclusive merchandise were re-released on its 25th anniversary by Blackground Entertainment.
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Report: DaBaby Recently Met With Black HIV Advocates
The virtual, private meeting followed an open letter from several HIV organizations to the artist following his homophobic rant at Rolling Loud Miami.
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R. Kelly’s First Male Accuser Takes the Stand as Another Witness Testifies Kelly Raped Her Days After Marrying Aaliyah
Both accusers state they were 17 when sexually abused by Kelly. As more witnesses testify, the complicity of the singer’s entourage is also spotlighted.
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NeNe Leakes Says Husband Gregg Is Losing His Cancer Battle
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star said Gregg ‘is transitioning to the other side,’ during a recent appearance, asking fans to ‘pray for his strength.’
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Candyman Is the First No. 1 Film Directed by a Black Woman
Directed and co-scripted by Nia DaCosta, the horror reboot grossed over $22.3 million in its opening weekend.
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Trolling With the Kardashians? Kanye and Kim Seemingly Reenact Wedding at Chicago Donda Event
Kanye paid tribute to a veil-and-wedding gown-clad Kim at Chicago’s Donda listening party at Soldier Field, leaving fans confused about the divorcing couple.
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Disgraced Jeopardy! Almost-Host Mike Richards to Undergo Sensitivity Training
Still executive producer of the show, Richards reportedly asked staff for a chance to show ‘who he really is.’
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Groundbreaking Costume Designer Zerina Akers Scores an Emmy for Beyoncé’s Black Is King
The longtime style curator and creator of Black Owned Everything can now add Emmy winner to her extensive resumé.
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‘They’re Looking Down Upon Children’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Talks Teaching Antiracism With Jason Reynolds
Last year, the YA author achieved an artful remix of Ibram X. Kendi’s seminal work; this year, it has new relevance.
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Following the Satan Shoes Controversy, Lil Nas X Calls Out the Hypocrisy in Another Blood-Filled Drop
Noting that skater Tony Hawk’s blood was used in a line of instantly sold out decks without incident, Nas X also teased the release of his debut album, Montero.
