Ashanti Talks Brand Alignment, Ownership, And Career Longevity

June 3, 2026The Grammy-winning singer and actress explained that she has become increasingly selective about the opportunities she acceptsAshanti says longevity in entertainment comes from authenticity, strategic partnerships, and maintaining …

Sure?: Dame Dash Says Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Was “Terrible” [Video]

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.We are going to act like we didn’t see the rodent run up the wall though.Jay-Z had Hip-Hop buzzing over the weekend …

San Francisco And Its Black Art Scene Are Ready For Its Close-Up

June 4, 2026San Francisco’s Black art scene is thriving. The Golden Gate Bridge. Cable cars with a backdrop of San Francisco Bay. Fog rolling over the hills. That’s often the version …

Olive Branch Bardi Responds To Latto’s ‘Gimme Dat’ Dig, Says She Repeatedly Reached Out To The Rapper—’I Made Multiple Attempts To Connect’

Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.UPDATED — 11:40 AM 06/04/2026 Cardi B is extending an olive branch to Latto again for remarks made during a leaked call, …

Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle for services to young people

Decades after receiving support from The King’s Trust as a teenager, the actor and activist received one of Britain’s highest honors.Idris Elba is officially Sir Idris Elba. Elba received the …

Survey shows what Black women are most concerned about under Trump, and why they’re prioritizing joy

A new poll conducted by The Highland Project finds that 9 in 10 Black women living in the South say the country is heading in the wrong direction. However, many …

Morehouse School of Medicine Joins Atlanta Leaders In Push For New Southside Hospital

June 3, 2026The proposed project would be located in southwest Atlanta and is expected to serve residents across the city’s southern neighborhoods.Morehouse School of Medicine is partnering with the City …

Artist-brothers’ Kennedy Center project aims to unite the US in divisive times

Scroll Space installation at the Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, 2019Courtesy Dallas Museum of Art Steven Ladd tells The Art Newspaper that he and his brother William want people to …

TikTok And Instagram Nix AI-Influencers That Cosplay Black Women

June 3, 2026A new investigation raises concerns about digital exploitation, consent, and the growing use of AI-generated Black female influencersWhether people embrace it or fear it, artificial intelligence has infiltrated …

Megan Thee Stallion Just Declared That Hot Girl Summer Is Back

Megan’s latest Instagram posts are giving yacht days, club nights, tequila shots, and Hot Girl Summer. Ahh!Attention Hotties: Hot Girl Summer is officially back, and it’s because Megan Thee Stallion …

Jess Hilarious is keeping her marriage private and is in a season of protection

‘The Breakfast Club’ co-star has seen her life and career explode in the public eye, but after hard lessons learned, she’s keeping certain things to herself and her family.Comedian Jess …

Phoenix Art Museum gifted 185 works of Native American art

Cara Romero, Fawn, 2025 William P. Healey Collection of Native American Art at Phoenix Art Museum, Gift of William P. Healey. © Cara Romero. Image courtesy of the artist.The Phoenix …

‘He was able to relate to everyone’: Lonnie Ali opens up about the Muhammad Ali Day of Compassion, and how her husband’s message lives on

Ten years after the death of “The Greatest,” the Ali Center is leading the charge in a global effort to act with kindness, assist others, and more.When Muhammad Ali spoke, …

Media Mogul Bob Johnson Returns To BET Network As Part Of A New Advisory Council

June 3, 2026This new advisory group aims to provide strategic advice to BET as the media company expands its programming, audience engagement, and businessBET Founder Robert L. Johnson returns to …

Chichén Itzá reopens after dispute with vendors that led to 13-day closure

Vendors and artisans at Chichén Itzá prior to the recent closure Courtesy CIGPCChichén Itzá, Mexico’s most visited archaeological site, reopened today (1 June) after an unprecedented 13-day closure amid community …