President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has signed into law new anti-gay legislation. Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, a religiously conservative East African nation. Many people in the …
Category: Beyoncé is Coming to the U.S.
Beyoncé began the Renaissance World Tour in early May and has been slaying since day one. She began in Stockholm and has continued to raise the bar all over Europe. Fans adore the videos and photos th…
A RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Where Are They Now?
Since 2009, RuPaul’s Drag Race has been serving charisma, uniqueness, drama, and talent. We have RuPaul to thank for the platform, but the contestants are to thank for the viral moments that keep us g…
Top 20 Highlights from Bonang Matheba’s 20-Year Career
Bonang Matheba, also known as Queen B, has more than just her birthday to celebrate this year. Turning 36, she is also marking an impressive 20-year journey in the entertainment industry. Back in the …
Meet Pap Chanel, Female Rap Captain of the Pretty and Paid Movement
PAPTIVITIES A star that shined beyond the border of Milledgeville, Georgia, has a new purpose, but with the same motto: PAP; Pretty and Paid. The duality of Pap Chanel is revealed through her body of …
Meet the Creatives and Writers Featured in Harlem’s First Ever All Black Newsstand
Harlem — This Juneteenth, the Black Thought Project and Media 2070 will spotlight a variety of creatives and writers in the first-ever “Black Future Newsstand.” The significance of this ev…
Hip-Hop: Are the Lyrics on Trial?
When the news of rapper Young Thug’s arrest was made public, shockwaves were sent through the rap and hip-hop communities. It was even more shocking when news broke that he was being charged wit…
Album Review: Abby Jasmine Releases “Growing Pains”
THE RELEASE PARTY AT BELAIRE At Belaire headquarters in NYC, Abby Jasmine rode the elevator up to the fifth floor with gratitude and fierceness. She wore all black: a mini skirt with a white diamond-s…
ICYMI: Inside H&M x Mugler South African Launch
H&M and Mugler hosted a cultural event on April 19 at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan, New York City. And Johannesburg, South Africa, was on May 10th, a rather historic day in SA. The Urban A…
Vanessa Simmons Details Authentic Alignment With Buttah, Motherhood & Beauty Hacks
Close to 20 years ago, we were introduced to the Simmons family through the American reality TV show ‘Run’s House.’ This mid-2000s hit was one of my personal favorites, and it provid…
Spoiler Alert! A Review of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Imagine being sold to marry into the British monarchy without knowing who your future king would be. Charlotte wondered if her future husband would be a “beast or a troll” as she traveled …
Unpacking the Controversial Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala 2023 Theme
The theme of the 2023 Met Gala was “In Honor of Karl,” a celebration of the beloved yet controversial Karl Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019 following complications from pancreatic cancer…