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‘No holds barred’: Candiace Dillard Bassett is bringing rawness to her next R&B project

In February, the artist released her latest single, “If Only,” along with a cinematic music video set in Washington, D.C.’s Union Market. Dressed in furs, with smoky eye makeup and her honey-brown highlighted curls cascading down her shoulders, she delivers heartbreak with the kind of dramatic vulnerability reminiscent of the late 90s and early 2000s. Fans quickly picked up on the vibes in the YouTube comments.

While the “Drive Back” singer remains proud of “Deep Space,” she describes that project as her introduction to the industry.… Read more

CeeLo Green Says He Was Once Close To Joining OutKast

CeeLo Green has already cemented himself as a legend in Hip-Hop, but there was once a time when his career could have taken a very different turn.

The Atlanta rapper rose to fame as a member of Goodie Mob, helping deliver classic records like “Cell Therapy,” “Black Ice,” and “Dirty South.” Outside of his work with the group, Green revealed there was a moment when he nearly joined another iconic group within the Dungeon Family, OutKast.… Read more

Barack and Michelle Obama are heading to Broadway as producers for revival of ‘Proof’

The former president and first lady are producing a revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play through their Higher Ground banner, with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle making their Broadway debuts.

Barack and Michelle Obama are adding another stage to their already impressive résumés.

The former president and first lady are making their Broadway producing debut with a revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “Proof.” According to Variety, the production will arrive on Broadway this spring under the Obamas’ production banner, Higher Ground.… Read more

‘America’s Next Top Model’ coach Miss J Alexander hints at runway return following 2022 stroke

The former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ coach previously revealed the effects of the stroke in a recent Netflix documentary, stating that it left him wheelchair bound.

Miss J Alexander isn’t giving up on the runaway.

The former coach, who was among the main roster of coaches for “America’s Next Top Model,” told The New York Times that teaching models how to work the catwalk despite using a wheelchair hasn’t diminished his motivation to keep going.

“It’s a lot of me healing and dealing, soul-searching,” J said of his recovery, which has required him to use a wheelchair as well as a cane.… Read more

Miss Lena James? Jada Pinkett Smith reveals a huge ‘A Different World’ revival bombshell on social media

Pinkett Smith starred on the NBC sitcom from 1991 to 1993 and had several memorable episodes, including one with longtime friend Tupac Shakur.

It appears another Hillman alum is set to return to campus for Netflix’s “A Different World.”

Jada Pinkett Smith, who starred as Lena James on the NBC comedy from 1991 to 1993, took to Instagram on Wednesday (Mar. 11) and shared a photo of her outside of a trailer with her character’s name written on the front door.… Read more

Girl, Log Off: A Guide To Recharging On National Day Of Rest For Black Women

Today, March 10th, marks a dual moment of significance for Black women: it’s the National Day of Rest for Black Women and Harriet Tubman Day, celebrating the birth of one of our greatest healers, protectors, and liberators. The alignment is no accident. For Black women, rest has never been simply optional — it has always been radical, political, and revolutionary.

Since our arrival in this country as enslaved Africans, Black women have been conditioned to keep our heads down, prioritize the needs of others, and suppress personal desires.… Read more

Why This Josie Maran Body Butter is My Holy Grail 

By Mecca Pryor ·Updated March 10, 2026 <

In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products our writers constantly empty out and re-up on.

As a self-proclaimed beach bum currently confined to the New York cold, staying moisturized is non-negotiable. Whether I’m by the water or navigating freezing temperatures, soft, smooth skin is a non-negotiable along with, of course, smelling good.… Read more

Kanye West Sets One-Night Los Angeles Show For ‘Bully’ Rollout

Kanye West is heading to Los Angeles for a one-time performance at SoFi Stadium.

In promotion of his upcoming project Bully, Ye is bringing fans out to L.A. for the special event. The last time he promoted an album on the West Coast was at the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, during the rollout for The Life Of Pablo.

The April 3 performance is currently being promoted as the only show West plans to hold in Los Angeles.… Read more

Black Journalists Are Under Attack, And Howard Students Are Rethinking Their Future In The Industry

The debate about the future of Black journalism is already happening in newsrooms, press freedom panels, and professional organizations, but the next generation of Black journalists still in training has largely been missing from the conversation.

Across the country, media organizations and press freedom advocates have raised alarms about what they see as an increasingly hostile climate for journalists under the Trump administration. The concerns intensified after independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents after covering an anti-ICE protest inside a church in St.… Read more

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