Crystal Tamar Finds Unexpected Love on New Single ‘Playtime’ (Spotify)
R&B singer Crystal Tamar turns an unexpected love story into music with her new single, “Playtime,” released Oct. 23 on major streaming platforms. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Young Fyre, whose credits include Bad Bunny, Lil Wayne and Kehlani, the track draws from 1990s R&B while giving Tamar room to showcase more of her vocal…
Raven-Symoné Attempts to Clarify Comments Dismissing Raven Baxter’s Blackness
For months, Black Americans have faced a barrage of insults for simply being Black in America. From being called lazy and dirty to being told they should have gotten over slavery by now, Black people continue to be the butt of jokes about their history, culture, and identity. At some point, enough becomes more than…
Olivier Martinez’s Restraining Order Against Halle Berry Thrown Out
A Los Angeles judge has denied Olivier Martinez’s request for a permanent domestic violence restraining order against ex-wife Halle Berry, while allowing the actor to retain primary custody of their 13-year-old son, Maceo, for the time being. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman dissolved the temporary restraining order that had been issued against Berry…
Dorothy’s Hope Foundation Unites Global Leaders for Women’s Health Forum in New York
Dorothy’s Hope Foundation brought together medical professionals, government health officials, diplomats, and diaspora leaders for its inaugural Health Is Wealth: A Global Women’s Health, Leadership and Impact Forum in Manhattan during United Nations General Assembly week. The forum focused on advancing women’s health, strengthening cancer prevention, and expanding collaboration between Africa and its global diaspora….
Latto Talks Pregnancy, Free Features, and Critics on ‘Hot Ones’
Latto discussed pregnancy, music collaborations, criticism, and motherhood during an appearance on “Hot Ones,” where she also shared how a seafood boil may have helped send her into labor. Speaking with host Sean Evans, the rapper said recording while pregnant often left her short of breath, even after walking into the studio booth. She also…
STARZ Offers First Look at ‘P-Valley’ Season Three Ahead of December 4th Premiere
STARZ gave “P-Valley” fans an early look at the show’s third and final season with an exclusive five-minute preview of the upcoming premiere. The footage aired for STARZ subscribers on the app and linear network ahead of the latest episode of “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” marking the first extended preview of the new season. “P-Valley” will return…
Xavier University Soars to New Heights as Fifth HBCU to Establish a Medical School
For Black students who dream of becoming physicians, the path into medicine can be filled with barriers long before they ever enter a hospital. But in New Orleans, one historically Black university is working to make that journey more attainable. And its latest achievement deserves to be celebrated. On October 14, Xavier Ochsner College of…
From Reasonable Doubt to the Super Bowl: Jay-Z’s 30-Year Journey Comes Full Circle
It was rumored for days, but the Goat is out of the bag. What Roger Goodell revealed for the Superbowl is finally coming to fruition. For more than three decades, Jay-Z has shown that a career in hip-hop can extend far beyond music. From founding Roc-A-Fella Records to building Roc Nation, he established a new…
