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Black Opera Composer Is Dismissed Over Lyrics for 100-Year Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre
When composer Daniel Roumain was commissioned to create an original work for “Greenwood Overcomes,” a celebration led by the Tulsa Opera to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, I’m sure he never thought one lyric would be enough to lose him the commission. Unfortunately, it was. As Vulture reports, Roumain composed an aria…
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Beyoncé’s Storage Units Get Hit By Robbers, Thieves Reportedly Make Off With $1 Million Worth of Goods
Beyhive, assemble! Over the weekend it was reported that robbers allegedly stole a slew of goods from Beyoncé’s Los Angeles-area storage units. According to Complex, this is the second time thieves have targeted the Parkwood Entertainment-owned units. Earlier this month, they allegedly took a handful of “expensive handbags and dresses” belonging to Queen Bey herself…
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This Week’s Virtual Events Are a 'Cascade' of Brown Sounds and Learning How to Catch Creation
Well, well, well. It seems we’ve come to yet another end of the virtual events road—at least where the month of March is concerned. As expected, this Women’s History Month/Black HerStory Month has been nothing short amazing, though it definitely brought its fair share of eye-worthy news stories over the last four weeks. But we’re…
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‘It Crosses a Line’: Sherri Shepherd on Sharon Osbourne’s Hostile Exchange With Sheryl Underwood
Former co-host of The View Sherri Shepherd is sending her support to Sheryl Underwood in the aftermath of her and Sharon Osbourne’s hella hostile exchange. (And by “hella hostile,” I mean on the part of Sharon—let’s be very clear.) We’ve been keeping you up to speed on the actions that have taken place since their…
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Love the Way You Troll: Rihanna Teases Us Yet Again With the Possibility of New Music
First things first: Rest in peace to my expectations. They’re gone. RIP. They’re no more; they’ve left the building. At least, that’s the case where Rihanna’s new music is concerned. You see, I told y’all some time ago—I was done expecting musical things aka an album from Rih, especially when news dropped that she would…
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Bobby Brown Speaks Out Following Release of Bobby Brown Jr.'s Autopsy Report
On Tuesday, we told you of the recent autopsy report pertaining to Bobby Brown’s late son, Bobby Brown Jr., who passed away last November. Per The Los Angeles coroner, Brown Jr. died from the “combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl” despite there being no evidence of “drugs or drug paraphernalia” at the scene where…
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'I've Become a Bit More Confident in Who I Am': Issa Rae Talks Life After Insecure for Variety
If there’s one person whose rise to fame I’ve loved being a witness to, it’s Issa Rae. From her creative prowess to her effortless ability to light up a screen with authenticity, style, and natural humor, Issa Rae continues to be a fierce force in the industry—and it doesn’t look like her reign is about…
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Beyoncé Recognizes Michaela Coel, Andra Day, Issa Rae and More in Honor of Women’s History Month
Regardless of what James Brown said—this is, in fact, a woman’s world. Wanna know how I know? Beyoncé told me. And when Beyoncé says something, it’s law. Those are just the facts. But if you need extra convincing, look no further than the handful of women she’s chosen to pay tribute in honor of this…
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Jamie Foxx to Star and Executive Produce Upcoming Limited Series on the Life and Career of Mike Tyson
Whether it’s an aspiring jazz musician, a legendary soul singer, or an exonerated man who finally gets justice after many long years, when it comes to Jamie Foxx, there is hardly any role he won’t authentically embody. With a long-awaited update on his next project, I’m sure we’ll see more of the same. Per a…
