Business & Economy
The “Happy Birthday” song is a tune that has been sung across the world translating into different languages and cultures. In 1980, legendary musician Stevie Wonder made a new rendition of the song that was not only a groovy, alternative version of the original— it holds a deeper meaning. One that helped to highlight an […]
The Black unemployment rate has been seen by many financial analysts as a bellwether for where the economy as a whole could be headed.Â
As prices and unemployment rates rise, a growing number of Americans are struggling to afford housing, health care, and groceries.
Christmas movies from Rudolph to the Peanuts and cheesy Lifetime rom-coms are often picked as fan favorites to binge during the holidays. But, some of our favorite Black sitcoms have played a pivotal role in getting us into the Christmas spirit. From our favorite comedy shows like Martin or Living Single to family favorites like […]
Jermaine Jackson announced during a Christmas Gala for The Monegasque magazine that an art museum showcasing the artistic legacy of his brother, Michael Jackson, is in the works. On Dec. 3, Jermaine said he plans to honor the King of Pop with a Monaco-based museum celebrating Michael Jackson’s hidden talent and love for art, such […]
It’s something us hopeless romantics and holiday fanatics look forward to every year— cozying up on the couch with popcorn and some hot chocolate and turning on a cheesy holiday rom-com to swoon over. Much like our favorite classics like Frosty the Snowman, Home Alone or a Charlie Brown Christmas, they fill us with joy […]
A new documentary about disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to debut on Netflix Tuesday, Dec. 2, with 50 Cent serving as executive producer. Sean Combs: The Reckoning is a four-part documentary about the Bad Boy Records founder’s rise and fall after the conviction of federal prostitution charges. The documentary is produced by […]
By now, you’ve been flooded with commercials or email subscriptions promoting upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as we head closer to the Christmas season. Oftentimes these days, it is hard to decipher which deals are worth it, especially when it comes to splurging on some needed self-care items for your overworked loved ones […]
Muscian and filmmaker Questlove teased that a new album by the late soul icon D’Angelo is in the works. Questlove spoke about the possibility of the new posthumous album from the R&B star this past weekend at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event in Los Angeles. “You’ll see soon,” He stated, hinting that […]
The ‘Bama Barbie who stole everyone’s heart on season 7 of Love Island USA, Olandria Carthen, has revealed her glowy blush makeup routine. The reality TV star featured in a video with Allure, discussing her daily makeup routine when she only has a short amount of time. In the video, she reveals the secret to […]
The music world is reeling in the sting of the devastating news on Tuesday that the mysterious, crooning soul and R&B legend D’Angelo died at age 51. The juggernaut soul singer had only released three albums in the span of his 30-year career— 1995’s Brown Sugar, 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah. But, on the […]
In 1996, the King of Pop teamed up with one of the greatest horror authors of our time to create a horrifying, ghoulish short film—one that many people seem to have forgotten about.