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Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood Tina Knowles celebrated her 70th birthday among some “kicka** women,” including some friends and the ladies of Destiny’s Child. The businesswoman — and mother to Beyoncé and Solange — spent the weekend in Malibu Beach, where she tapped in with her Instagram followers and gave them an update on her birthday festivities. “This is ‘turn up’ Tina, […]
ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images Angela Bassett accepted an Honorary Oscar at the 14th Governors Awards Tuesday night. During her speech, she shouted out “trailblazing” Black actresses that paved the way for her, including Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Rosalind Cash. “They were my North Star, my guiding light, proof that while the […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Teyana Taylor got teary when trying to articulate what a true sisterhood in Hollywood means to her during an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. She joined Tuesday’s show to chat about her new film, The Book of Clarence, but became emotional when Hall flashed a picture onscreen of Taylor alongside stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay and Regina King. “All of you are at the top of the game […]
Geneva Club/Roc Nation Records Just days before The Book of Clarence hits theaters, Roc Nation has released the track list for the movie’s soundtrack. The album includes a new collab from Jay-Z — who’s a producer on the film — and D’Angelo called “I Want You Forever.” The soundtrack also features Doja Cat, Kodak Black, Jorja Smith, […]
Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic GloRilla is temporarily swearing off sex in the new year. The rapper posted to social media Tuesday that she has started a 90-day celibacy journey — and joked that it’s been rough so far. “Started my 90 day celibacy lil s*** for new year’s or wtv, I’m on da 9th day & my […]
Starry It’s only a few days into the new year, and Ice Spice is already making big moves. The “Munch” rapper has landed a Super Bowl commercial: She’s teaming up with Starry, a lemon lime soda from PepsiCo, which hit shelves in January 2023. In a press release, PepsiCo said partnering with the Grammy nominee was “a no brainer.” […]
FAX Records/Epic Records It seems Tyla‘s hit single, “Water” is the musical gift that keeps on giving. The viral track, which earned the South African rising star many firsts on the Billboard charts, has reached new heights with a #7 peak on the all-genre Hot 100. It’s an increase of 25 spots on the chart after sitting at #32 last week — […]
Glen Wilson/Netflix Netflix has released first-look images of Regina King, who’s tapping into her inner politician to play Shirley Chisholm in the upcoming biopic about the congresswoman’s trailblazing life and career. In addition to a 19-second teaser shared to X, formerly Twitter, the streaming giant announced the film will premiere on March 22. Shirley, directed by 12 Year’s a Slave Oscar winner John Ridley, chronicles Chisholm’s groundbreaking run for president as […]
Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Amid the viral back-and-forth between Katt Williams and all of his adversaries — specifically Kevin Hart— Torrei Hart, Kevin’s ex-wife, has entered the chat. She announced that she’ll be joining Katt on his Dark Matters Tour with a few scheduled shows in Charlotte, Orlando and Tampa. “Come see me live with my good friend,” Torrei wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her […]
Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Fantasia Barrino-Taylor might’ve acquired a new fanbase of sports lovers after she delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” during Monday night’s college champion football game. Ahead of the Michigan Wolverines win over the Washington Huskies, the Grammy winner took center stage on the field at the NRG Stadium in […]
