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Drake makes history after triple album release earns top three chart spots
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (224+ words) Drake dropped the albums "Iceman," "Habibti," and "Maid of Honour" on May 15. Drake has made chart history as the first artist to have three albums top the Billboard 200 simultaneously. The 39-year-old rapper released his highly anticipated album "Iceman" on May…...
Softy? : Cheyenne Bryant faces new backlash after resurfaced Tour" clip sparks criticism over masculinity remarks
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (580+ words) An older clip is drawing fresh criticism as viewers accuse the life coach of attacking Tour's masculinity while already facing scrutiny over her "Dr." title. Cheyenne Bryants month-long internet firestorm does not appear to be slowing down. In the resurfaced…...
Grind Pretty Fest returns to Atlanta as women entrepreneurs look for funding, community and career pivots
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (345+ words) The women-centered festival will bring business panels, wellness conversations, $3, 000 in grants and a Y2 K-inspired performance from Nivea to Atlanta on June 6. As women entrepreneurs, creatives, and media professionals navigate layoffs, AI disruption and a tighter funding landscape, Grind Pretty Fest…...
Portions of Quincy Jones' catalog, including stakes to 'Off The Wall' and 'Thriller,' sold to investment firm
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) The music virtuoso, who died at 91 in November 2024, left behind a legacy as one of the most prolific and lauded musicians and executives of the 20th century. In a massive sale, the estate of Quincy Jones" has sold parts of his…...
Stephen Colbert broadcasts friendly video call with late night successor Bryon Allen
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (254+ words) Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" took over Stephen Colbert's slot following the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." It's all good between Stephen Colbert and Byron Allen. The two comedians will no longer be sharing the late-night space on…...
Michelle Obama hasn't watched Viola Davis in 'The First Lady': 'That's the one thing I can't do"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (314+ words) A scene from the show, where Viola Davis played Michelle Obama, was heavily criticized for Davis' portrayal of the former first lady. If anyone was wondering how Michelle Obama feels about the viral portrayal of her in "The First Lady,…...
'It's a bittersweet end': Sherri Shepherd shares emotional goodbye to daytime talk show
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (390+ words) In a new video, Shepherd walked around the empty set of "Sherri," the talk show she hosted for four years. Sherri Shepherd has given her final sendoff to her daytime talk show, "Sherri." In a post on Instagram on Friday…...
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners' is coming to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (298+ words) Sinners" is being transformed into a haunted house experience at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood. A new Sinners" haunted house attraction will debut Aug. 28 at Universal Studios Orlando Resort and Sept. 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood as part…...
Was Betty Boop based on a Black jazz singer? The answer is complicated
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) Quinta Brunson is gearing up to play Betty Boop in an upcoming live-action adaptation of the famous cartoon flapper. Dressed in a black strapless gown, writer and actress Quinta Brunson arrived at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater…...
How community showed up for "Pretty Girl County" author Lakita Wilson after she was nearly removed from a book festival
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1615+ words) Wilson told the Grio the moment highlighted what she calls the "haves and have-nots" of publishing. What started as a situation that left DMV-based YA author Lakita Wilson feeling powerless quickly turned into one that proved the strength of her…...