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Let's Be Real, 2019 American Music Awards: Lizzo's Teeny-Tiny Purse Was the Biggest Winner of the Night
Honestly, we don’t understand a world in which Lizzo—who indisputably had one of the biggest years imaginable in 2019—wasn’t awarded anything whatsoever at this year’s American Music Awards (or at least nominated for Artist of the Year). We admittedly had different expectations, especially after seeing the star featured in the AMAs advertising and delivering yet…
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2019 AMAs: Toni Braxton Said She Loved Us Again With a Nostalgic Performance of 'Un-Break My Heart'
The 2019 American Music Awards (AMAs) have come and gone, but we need to reminisce about one of the most nostalgic moments of the night. On Sunday night, Toni Braxton took the stage to perform her Hot 100 hit, “Un-Break My Heart,” and yes, every single person in the audience mouthed the words along with…
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6-Year-Old Wins Black History Month by Recreating Iconic Album Covers for the Culture
As our fallen angel Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way…” Well, clearly six-year-old Abby Elle was taught well because she’s definitely leading the way. Undeterred by the foolishness that derailed Black History Month, Abby put on for the culture and closed…
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This Producer Helped Craft Ariana Grande's Sound and He's Working With Your Other Faves, Too
Khris Riddick-Tynes and Leon Thomas make up the production duo The Rascals. They’ve produced Ariana Grande, Ty Dolla $ign, Zendaya and Kehlani, to name a few. Riddick-Tynes also knows the value of mentors, one of which is legendary singer-songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. The 11-time Grammy winner, along with music giant Antonio Dixon, took the young…
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The Breakup Has Come Home to Roost for Birdman and Toni Braxton. He Says, 'Its Over'
Brrrr, what happened to that relationship? Wow, the end of 2018 saw the loss of iconic black Hollywood couple Forest Whitaker’s and Keisha Nash Whitaker’s marriage, and 2019 can’t even get comfortable on Big Mama’s plastic-covered couch without another celebrity breakup. This time, it’s Birdman and Toni Braxton. According to E! News, Birdman wrote a…
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Halloween, Celebrity Style: Beyoncé Goes Braxton, Al Roker Claps Back and More
Who doesn’t love Halloween? Okay, plenty of people—including The Root’s beloved editor-in-chief, Danielle Belton (she doesn’t like being scared). But for those of us who do (like Michael Harriot, who considers it his favorite holiday and starts planning his costume the day after Christmas), the 31st of each October (and its adjacent weekends) is the…
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Toni Braxton Has Blocked Me on Twitter and I Have Questions
In September I was alerted to a new Toni Braxton single, entitled “Deadwood,” by a friend who has long known my affinity for all things Toni Braxton. I heard the song and, unsurprisingly, loved it. So being the longtime fan that I am, I promptly went to Twitter in order to spread the gospel. That’s…
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Is Birdman Officially Toni Braxton’s ‘Boo’?
We all want to know: Are Toni Braxton and Bryan “Birdman” Williams dating? Or are they seeing each other? The rumors have continued to swirl since Braxton brought the Cash Money CEO onstage at a very special show in Atlanta on Thursday. During the show, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed declared it “Toni Braxton Day,” and the…