• KAT GRAHAM STUNS AT CANNES

    Friday, June 3, 2022

    Kat Graham, named the best-dressed stars at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by Harper’s Bazaar On May 28, actress Kat Graham made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the closing ceremony of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Jelenew cycling pants and Stéphane Rolland couture. Kat Graham’s elegant and independent temperament interprets the Jelenew x Stéphane […]

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  • RIHANNA LAUNCHES FENTY IN AFRICA

    Thursday, May 26, 2022

    “I am a proud Bajan who also feels a close connection to Africa, and its people. I’ve had the pleasure, and the privilege, to spend time on the continent and those experiences never leave you. Now, being able to bring Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin to eight African countries and then hopefully more in the future— means so […]

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  • H&M Brings Gilded Glamor to the Met Gala

    Tuesday, May 3, 2022

    H&M designed custom looks for actor Laura Harrier and designer Victor Glemaud for the 2022 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit. Extravagance, glitz and glamour are the themes for H&M’s one-of-a-kind looks, created exclusively for this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit in New York City. The looks, designed by H&M’s in-house design team, are inspired […]

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  • Brittney Spencer to Sing at the 148th Kentucky Derby

    Monday, May 2, 2022

    Louisville native and multi-Grammy nominated Rap sensation, Jack Harlow selected as this year’s Riders Up presenter Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced that power vocalist Brittney Spencer will sing the national anthem at the 148th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The announcement comes after Spencer’s first CMT nomination and performance at the Country […]

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  • Victoria Secret’s Bilingual Bombshell

    Saturday, April 30, 2022

    Victoria’s Secret’s newest Bombshell campaign highlights the brand’s best-selling fine fragrance with three-time Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart-topping singer/songwriter, Camila Cabello. In the brand’s first bilingual campaign, captured by photographer Zoey Grossman, Cabello showcases her individual Bombshell energy with a natural vibrancy and authenticity – a perfect embodiment of the fragrance’s bold and confident scent. The […]

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  • THE COLOR OF COLA

    Wednesday, April 20, 2022

    Academy Award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson set to direct Award-winning filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Jacqueline Olive will direct The Color of Cola, an inspirational documentary that sheds light on the experience of an all-Black sales team, the first of its kind for any major corporation, tasked with tapping the African American market in the Jim Crow […]

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  • Kentucky Derby at Home

    Monday, April 11, 2022

    Williams Sonoma Partners with the Kentucky Derby® to Inspire At-Home Race Day Celebrations The historic Churchill Downs Racetrack and Woodford Reserve® announced today a partnership with specialty kitchen and home furnishings retailer, Williams Sonoma, to deliver inspiration and curated products designed to help customers and Kentucky Derby fans create the ultimate ‘Kentucky Derby At-Home’ celebration. […]

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Latest Issue

Jul
1

YOUNG VOTER APATHY

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Apathy Seen as Main Reason Younger Generations Do Not Vote Gen X and Z seen as least likely voting generations The calendar has hit the half-way point of 2019 meaning we are now even closer to the 2020 Presidential election. One of the continuous stories is how generations have different voting habits. And, Americans see […]

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Jun
20

TRIBUTE: MARVIN GAYE

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MOTOWN LEGEND MARVIN GAYE GETS POST OFFICE IN HIS HONOR Black Music Month, the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Motown and Father’s Day weekend were all rolled into one wonderful celebration when, on Saturday, June 15, soul singer Marvin Gaye received a lasting tribute to his storied legacy: a post office named in his […]

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Jun
12

REDEFINING “BLACK”

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My Black is Beautiful – A Platform Powered by Procter and Gamble – Challenges Dictionaries To #RedefineBlack The Platform Continues Its Commitment to Improve the Perception of Beauty and Blackness, in Partnership with Singer-Actress Naturi Naughton and Social Change Organization DoSomething.org “Dirty.” “Angry.” “Evil.” These are three words dictionaries still use to define the word “Black.” My Black Is […]

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Highlights

Apr
27

Vintage James Brown

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James Brown’s ‘Get On The Good Foot’ To Be Released In New 2LP Vinyl Edition By Republic/UMe James Brown’s 1972 album, Get On The Good Foot, will be reissued worldwide in a new 2LP vinyl edition on June 21 by Republic/UMe. The album’s title track, “Get On The Good Foot,” was issued as a two-part single that topped Billboard‘s R&B […]

Apr
27

Free Summer Fitness

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Planet Fitness To Open Its Doors To Teens For Free All Summer Long ‘Teen Summer Challenge’ Program Invites Teenagers Ages 15 – 18 to Work Out for Free in all of its 1,700+ locations nationwide from May 15 – September 1 New Research Finds 91 Percent of Teens Want to Stay Active Over the Summer, […]

Apr
27

The Ultimate Hideaway

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San Ysidro Ranch, The Ultimate Luxury Hideaway In Montecito, Set To Reopen After A Complete Renovation Months after the devastating Thomas Fire and resulting mudslides, San Ysidro Ranch will reopen to showcase a stunning, fresh look, coupled with the same beloved bespoke offerings and unmatched personal service Nestled in the lush foothills of Montecito, San Ysidro Ranch, […]

Apr
27

The Art of Brunch

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Belvedere Vodka Celebrates The Art Of Brunch With Chef & Wellness Guru, Candice Kumai Recognizing that brunch goers around the country are seeking out clean, organic, and less processed choices, Belvedere Vodka is celebrating “The Art of Brunch” with chef and wellness guru, Candice Kumai. Together, they will expertly illustrate how to create an engaging and memorable at-home brunch […]