London Fashion Week Designer Pays Homage To Nina…

Marques’Almeida added some Black girl magic to their runway show.
07.01.19

#BlackHistoryMonth Mix Honors Barack Obama’s Eclectic Musical Taste

"Thanks Obama" mixes funk, soul, hip-hop, R&B, jazz from the contemporary to the classic.
02.08.21

‘X-Factor’ Alum Rebecca Ferguson Wants To Belt Out…

Ferguson released a statement saying she would "graciously accept" the Inauguration proposal if she was permitted to sing one of…
01.06.17

15 Performances We’d Like to See at Donald…

If The Donald is real enough to oblige, we have a few more musical suggestions that could help re-define his…
02.08.21

NEWS ROUNDUP: Illinois Residents Flee State In Droves…AND…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois has lost more people than any other state during the course of the…
12.22.16

America Goddam!

Jamilah Lemieux reflects on the prospect of Donald Trump's presidency, its causes and inevitable consequences.
02.08.21

Zoe Saldana Defends Her ‘Blackness’ And Says What…

Zoe Saldana has received a lot of scrutiny ever since she was chosen to play Nina Simone in the legendary…
02.08.21

Zoë Saldana Gave It A Valiant Effort, But…

There’s no doubt in my mind that when Zoe Saldana signed on to do the Nina Simone biopic, her heart…
02.08.21

WATCH: “The Birth Of A Nation” Trailer

Fox Searchlight released the first trailer of The Birth of a Nation. The award-winning biopic of Nat Turner is scheduled…
04.17.16

What’s Happening In Hip-Pop: Nate Parker Opens Film…

Actor Nate Parker is bringing change to Hollywood in so many different ways. The Birth of A Nation creator recently announced…
02.08.21

What’s Happening In Hip-Pop: Kanye West Fans Go…

To no surprise, Kanye West has caused mayhem once again + Rihanna has remixed "Work" 7 ways
02.08.21

Zoe Saldana’s Use Of Dark Makeup In Nina…

During Thursday's edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin and his panel of guests discussed the backlash over Saldana's portrayal of…
04.11.18

Queen Latifah Is Ready To Be A Mom…

Similar to Tyra Banks, who recently had her son York at age 42, Queen Latifah says she's ready to be…
03.09.16

Hollywood, Get On It: 10 Black Women Who…

Hollywood failed Nina Simone with her biopic, but we know the powers that be can do better. Women’s History Month…
02.08.21

Nina Simone’s Daughter Is The Only One Not…

At this point, we're not really sure what the film's selling point is... but maybe inquiring minds will go out…
02.08.21

Nina Simone’s Brother Says Zoe Saldana “Should’ve Thought…

Nina Simone's brother Sam Waymon spoke to Page Six about his family's disapproval.
02.08.21
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