Melanie Fiona returns to her Guyanese roots to inspire the next generation of women leaders

Melanie Fiona discusses returning to her Guyanese roots, women's leadership, personal growth and the power of trusting ...
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Aaliyah to be honored by Missy Elliott during Essence Fest tribute

Missy Elliott will honor her late collaborator and friend Aaliyah at this year’s Essence Festival. Essence announced this week that its upcoming festival lineup will include a tribute to Aaliyah ...
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Whitney Houston’s estate pushes back on Oprah Winfrey’s account of 2009 fall

A public disagreement has emerged between Oprah Winfrey and the estate of Whitney Houston over the circumstances surrounding a 2009 stage fall involving the late singer. Speaking at the Cannes Lions ...
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Detroit Lions’ Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating violent retaliation over alleged theft

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is facing serious criminal allegations in Florida after authorities accused him of orchestrating a violent retaliation against three men he mistakenly believed ...
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JAŸ-Z is taking fans inside his legacy with a new HBO docuseries

JAŸ-Z has turned the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” into a full cultural moment, and he’s not done yet. Between his headlining set at the Roots Picnic, sold-out upcoming shows at Yankee ...
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Angela Simmons reveals why she waited until 28 to lose her virginity: ‘I got to really know people’

Angela Simmons is opening up about one of the most personal decisions of her life, revealing how faith, family and self-discipline led her to remain a virgin until she was 28 years old. During a ...
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Lionel Richie cuts opening night concert short after feeling dizzy onstage

Soul legend Lionel Richie gave fans a scare Wednesday night when he was forced to cut his opening show short after telling the crowd he felt dizzy. The 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was ...
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‘A suite in his head’: Barack Obama speaks candidly on Trump’s ‘fascination’ with him and why he considers it ‘strange’

In the near decade that he’s no longer occupied the White House, former President Barack Obama has been a near daily topic for his successor to the role of President of the United States: Donald Trump ...
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Barack & Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground prep animiated series with Disney as Netflix deal winds down

When it launched in 2018, Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions focused on elevating diverse voices in entertainment. Signing a multi-project deal with Netflix, the company released ...

‘I’ll never be the same’: Charlotte mother of nine Ronjera Abrahams mourns loss of her husband Carlos one day before Father’s Day

The Abrahams Quad, a Charlotte family that documented their life as a family of nine, is mourning after the patriarch, Carlos ...

‘She would be completely destroyed’: Oprah’s revelation about a heartbreaking Whitney Houston moment highlights an instance of protection and trust

In a now viral acceptance speech, Oprah is opening up about protecting Whitney Houston in a moment that could have shattered ...

Mamdani-backed challengers defeat NYC political heavyweights in primary shakeup

Mamdani-backed candidates scored major victories in New York City's Democratic primaries, defeating their rivals ahead of the ...