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New Day’s Lyric: Amanda Gorman Releases an Inspiring Ode to the New Year
The Youth Poet Laureate and bestselling author launched her latest poem via a short film released exclusively on Instagram.
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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Fallout Continues as Dior Confirms Cactus Jack Collab Is ‘Indefinitely’ Postponed
The capsule collection has been shelved ‘out of respect for everyone affected by the tragic events at Astroworld,’ says the label.
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‘I’m Not Changing for Anyone’: Chlöe on Bullying, Self-Esteem and Self-Love on Peace of Mind With Taraji Season Finale
The singer-actress and beauty influencer Okaysophi discussed the damaging emotional impact of online abuse with hosts Taraji and Tracie Jade.
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bell hooks, Author, Educator and Feminist Icon, Dead at 69
The academic, activist and cultural critic died Wednesday at her home in Berea, Kentucky, surrounded by friends and family.
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Wendy Williams Won’t Start the New Year in Her Purple Chair
The talk show host will reportedly continue to sit out Season 13 of the Wendy show until at least February as she continues to recover from a health crisis.
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From the Bahamas to Broadway: Sidney Poitier’s Life Will Inspire a New Play
The 94-year-old actor-director’s life story will be brought to Broadway in a play co-produced by his daughter and directed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
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Attorneys Seek to Combine Hundreds of Astroworld Suits as Travis Scott Denies Culpability
The rapper requested dismissal from 11 of the nearly 300 lawsuits naming him as partly responsible for the crowd surge that injured hundreds and killed 10.
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‘Gorilla Glue’-Famous Tessica Brown Now Says Her Hair Is Falling Out
Two weeks after releasing the rap single ‘Ma Hair,’ Brown returned to social media to announce new troubles with her tresses.
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‘We Black as Hell!’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Digs Into Black Nerd Problems
William Evans and Omar Holmon’s popular site and podcast hits the page in a series of essays both hilarious and heartfelt.
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In Another Possible Black Pageant Queen Streak, Breanna Myles Is Crowned Miss Teen USA
The Floridian captured the crown on Saturday night, and was soon after joined in Black excellence by Miss USA Elle Smith.
