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To Boldly Go Where White Men Have Always Been Going Anyway
Fifty years ago last week, the first interracial kiss on American network television occurred. Contextually, the entire situation was strange. The kiss occurred on the “Plato’s Stepchildren” episode of Star Trek. It was between all-American white guy Captain James T. Kirk and Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura. Mind-controlling aliens, dressed like ancient Greeks, forced the…
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Cardi B and the Women of Black Panther Lead EW's 'Entertainers of the Year'
A group of women warriors (each a star in her own right), and a self-propelled social media phenomenon who turned authenticity into a platinum-selling career, Cardi B and the women of Black Panther cover two of four issues promoting Entertainment Weekly’s 2018 Entertainers of the Year. Of the 24 entertainers EW identified as this year’s…
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Ahead of the Global Citizen Festival, Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Mandela
It’s been almost 15 years to the day since Beyoncé met Nelson Mandela while performing at his foundation’s “Give 1 Minute To AIDS” concert in late 2003. But on Tuesday, the megastar published a poignant letter to the late humanitarian icon, also fondly known as “Madiba,” recalling their time together and Mandela’s incredible and enduring…
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Adorned—and Adorable: Miguel Marries Longtime Love Nazanin Mandi
“It’s been one hell of a ride!” model and actress Nazanin “Naz” Mandi told Vogue of her 13-year romance with the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter simply known as Miguel (last name: Pimentel), which the two celebrated on Saturday with a 260-guest wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, Ca. The two have been together since…
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Ailey, Ascending: Alvin Ailey’s Company Celebrates 60 Years of Dance with a New Work Honoring Its Founder
How do you celebrate six decades of groundbreaking dance? If you’re the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, you stage a yearlong anniversary celebration titled “Ailey Ascending,” with a star-studded gala and new ballet as its centerpiece. Launching its five-week holiday season in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 28, the company, founded by choreographer…
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NFL Safety Eric Reid Has Been Drug Tested 6 Times in 8 Games But That's Probably Just a Coincidence
Because the NFL, much like America, is a fair place that doesn’t see color, there has to be another reason that Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid has been drug tested some six times since joining the team at the end of September. According to Bleacher Report, Reid, who just so happens to have been the…
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Steph Curry Emerges Unscathed After Scary Multi-Vehicle Accident
According to ESPN, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry avoided serious injury after being involved in a three-car collision Friday morning. The NBA superstar was headed to the Warriors shootaround on Highway 24 near Oakland when a driver making an improper lane change lost control of their silver Lexus and struck his black Porsche.…
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America's Point Guard Kyrie Irving Had Some Choice Words for Thanksgiving
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving would like you to know that he does not flock with your precious Turkey Day. The five-time All Star, gnarly beard proponent and former NBA champion has recently grabbed headlines for tracing and embracing his Sioux heritage. Irving’s mother, Elizabeth, passed away when he was four, and moved across…
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Marvin Gaye Is Here to Make Your Mail Grown and Sexy
So, boom. You just splurged on the biggest Chanel bag in the store. You decided to two-tone your Patek, having worn it around enough to finally decide what should be done with your luxury timepiece. You’ve got a bad little vibe who’s been on your mind, but your phone is elsewhere (we’re living in a…
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Thanksgiving Dishes, Ranked
Cranberry sauce is better out of the can, which means that people who like homemade cranberry sauce are bougie or just want to show off. I know turkey is the headliner of the Thanksgiving meal, but it’s highly overrated. The difference between a great turkey and a terrible turkey can be overcome with a little…