Black proms in the United States are far more than end-of-year dances; they are vibrant, deeply meaningful celebrations that reflect history, identity, and community. While prom season typically arrives in the spring, with most events held in April or May, Black proms stand apart for their scale, style, and cultural significance. From elaborate gowns and tailored suits to community-wide send-offs, these events are intentional, expressive, and rooted in something much larger than a single night.
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Prom send-offs are bigger than ever—and so is the backlash
As spring arrives, so does a fresh crop of extravagant prom send-offs and the resulting discourse.
It’s spring. The way you know, if not by the breeze getting warmer or the flowers blossoming as trees thicken with bright green leaves, is by the content of teens heading off to prom with lavish send-offs that rival celebrity wedding couples.
Already, with the arrival of April, we’ve received viral footage of teens stepping on mock red carpets, posing in front of lavish cars, jumping out of magazine boxes, and often dripping down in extravagant bespoke duds.… Read more
‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Ms. Juicy arrested on multiple charges in Georgia
The former co-host of ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ has been recovering from a stroke she suffered in 2022.
Shirlene King-Pearson, known to many “Little Women: Atlanta” fans as Ms. Juicy, was arrested earlier this month in Georgia.
Pearson was booked on April 18 on two charges: suspicion of driving while her license was suspended or revoked and suspicion of driving without insurance, per online records. She would be released the next day, according to TMZ.… Read more
Why Are Black Women Always The ‘Weakest Link’ In Girl Groups?
The global girl group Katseye was supposed to be having a moment.
Fresh off their historic 2026 Grammys appearance, becoming the first girl group in over two decades to hit that stage, the six-member group had all the markers of pop dominance with viral singles like “Touch,” “Gnarly,” and “Gabriela,” brand deals with GAP, Laneige, and Matrix, and a rapidly expanding international fanbase.
But instead of celebrating a breakthrough year, Katseye is now at the center of a growing controversy that feels all too familiar.… Read more
Megan Thee Stallion Going Public With Klay Thompson Was Never The Problem
Ever since Megan Thee Stallion announced that NBA star Klay Thompson cheated on her and that she was ending their relationship, people have had plenty of theories about where things went wrong. Some questioned why she would share her heartbreak publicly, while others claimed the issue was making the relationship so public in the first place. You know the refrain: don’t post a man until you get a ring, or ‘You won’t know I have a man until I’m married!”… Read more
Did Beyoncé Just Tease Her Met Gala Look?
By India Espy-Jones ·
Beyoncé hasn’t been to the Met Gala in a decade. But, she’s returning to the gala next week, of course, as one of the co-chairs. So, that leaves us with one billion dollar question: what is she wearing? With her post last night, she may have given us a hint.
The co-chair was seen leaving Matsuhisa, a sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills, with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, in addition to Kelly Rowland and her son, Titan.… Read more
Chris Brown Goes On Ego-Trip While Responding To Fan Backlash Over Tour Announcement
Chris Brown has been facing heavy backlash following the announcement of his upcoming tour with Usher.
Given his past, including domestic violence allegations, some fans have been vocal about not supporting the tour. The reaction online has been split, with others still showing excitement for the shows. Breezy, however, made it clear he’s not moved by the criticism and believes the demand will still be there.
“The funniest and the weirdest sh*t ever to me is the fact that people have the option to come to my tour and the option not to.… Read more
Megan Thee Stallion Scores $75K In Court, Judge Says No Proof Of Ongoing Harassment
Megan Thee Stallion’s legal battle against blogger Milagro Cooper has taken unexpected turn.
After a jury awarded Meg $75,000 in damages, finding that Cooper inflicted emotional distress and engaged with deepfake pornographic content involving the rapper, the Houston rapper claims the harassment continued followed the verdict.
However, according to court filings, the judge found no additional evidence to support those claims. There was no indication that Cooper continued the alleged harassment, attended any of Megan’s concerts, or contacted her directly.… Read more
‘Don’t mess with this Angel’: Michelle Obama stands up for Angel Reese
On her podcast, Michelle Obama praises Angel Reese’s resilience as they speak candidly about the scrutiny Black women face in the spotlight.
The scrutiny that comes with being a Black woman in the public eye doesn’t discriminate by title. It doesn’t matter if you’re the First Lady of the United States or a 23-year-old WNBA star; if you’re a Black woman living out loud, someone will have something to say about it. Michelle Obama and Angel Reese both know that truth better than most, which is exactly what made their recent conversation on Obama’s podcast “IMO,” co-hosted by her brother Craig Robinson, feel so special.… Read more
Kanye West Spotted At Jewish Human Rights Center
Kanye West was recently spotted leaving a Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills, according to sources.
The Chicago rapper avoided questions from paparazzi, something that’s been rare given his past run-ins. He was seen exiting the Simon Wiesenthal Center after reportedly about an hour and a half inside.
As of now, neither Ye nor his team has shared an official reason for the visit.
The Museum of Tolerance, which is operated by the center, has long emphasized the importance of education around antisemitism and hate.… Read more
