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From the jump, everyone knew Willow Smith was different from the bunch.
One of those people was, yes, her father, Will Smith. Recently, the legendary actor opened up to share his experience touring with his daughter and Justin Bieber back in 2010. Willow was not feeling the tour life anymore and expressed to her father that she wanted to call it quits. Unfortunately, the Smith family couldn’t back out so easily, and Willow had to finish with her tour.… Read more
Rolling Stone announced on Thursday (October 16) that it will bring in longtime music publication VIBE to its company in an effort to bolster its coverage of the culture. With the announcement, Rolling Stone has named VIBE‘s Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, as the Strategic Advisor during the transitional period.
As reported by Billboard, the announcement was explained in detail by Rolling Stone CEO Julian Holguin in a statement, making certain to note that the spirit of VIBE will remain intact as the move takes shape.… Read more
Congratulations. You’ve finally been invited to an HBCU Homecoming.
Maybe it was your cousin. Maybe it was your homeboy from back in the day. Maybe it was your new “special friend” who decided soft launches are for chumps. Or maybe you just finally got curious about what all those obnoxious Instagram posts populated by the happiest Black people you’ve ever seen were about.
However it happened, you’re in now. You’re about to experience the Voltron of negritude that is the cookout, the block party, the family reunion, and the fashion week of Black America in one singular occasion.… Read more
Before I was a columnist, I was (and still am) a spoken word artist. Before that, music was (and still is) my life, my love, my everything.
And all the while, D’Angelo was there.
On Tuesday, it was announced that D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at the age of 51 after a private battle with cancer. As we mourn his death, we must remember to celebrate his life, as well as the life his music gave us, and the new life it gave the world of R&B.… Read more
Today (Oct. 14) marks what would have been George Perry Floyd Jr.’s 52nd birthday. It’s a powerful reminder that his life continues to resonate far beyond his tragic death. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.
Floyd’s passing on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer ignited protests that reshaped conversations about policing, race, and accountability both in the United States and around the globe.… Read more
While she is not totally free on her own accord, Wendy Williams received a bit of good legal news this week. A judge has dismissed her ex-husband’s lawsuit.
The post Wendy Williams’ Ex-Husband’s Guardianship Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge appeared first on The Urban Daily.
Source: The Urban Daily
Yesterday’s KMOJ Forever Home Site Reveal was a day we’ll never forget. Thank you to everyone who came out to stand with us — our board of directors, advisory committee, staff, volunteers, community partners, funders, city and state leaders, and friends near and far.
Your presence and support remind us why we do this work. Together, we are building more than a radio station — we’re creating a space for culture, communication, and community to thrive for generations to come.… Read more
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Andy BustardOctober 14, 2025
D’Angelo, the legendary soul and R&B musician, has reportedly passed away at the age of 51.
The singer (real name Michael Eugene Archer) died on Tuesday (October 14) following a private battle with pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ.
The news was confirmed by D’Angelo’s former manager, Kedar Massenberg, although his family have yet to issue a statement.
Tributes have already begun pouring in for the celebrated crooner, with DJ Premier writing on X (formerly Twitter): “@Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo.… Read more
As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples, it’s vital to remember that Indigenous innovation and ingenuity have profoundly shaped our world. Long before colonizers arrived, Native American and Indigenous communities across North, Central, and South America developed technologies, agricultural systems, and medicinal practices that laid the foundation for many modern inventions. Check out 10 Native American inventions that changed the world below.
RELATED: A List Of Things White People Have ‘Columbused’
These Native American contributions are often overlooked in mainstream narratives.… Read more
