Newsletter - Page 2790

Sybil Wilkes delivers the essential headlines in today's "What We Need to Know," keeping our community informed and empowered. Here's a look at the top stories making an impact.

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

This A Love Letter to Brandy celebrates her decision to prioritize her health during The Boy Is Mine tour, honoring her grace, vulnerability, and the powerful reminder that even Black women who shine brightest deserve to rest. The post Brandy, A Love Letter — To The Woman Who Chose Herself, Even When The World Wanted A Show appeared first on MadameNoire.

Can someone please tell Brian McKnight I am sick of his shit and at this point we will never be back at one— pun intended. He showed us who he was when he emotionally abandoned his children for his new family and while nothing will ever top that, Brian McKnight’s latest social media moment wasn’t far behind. While he want us to think that he was celebrating a victory based on vindication which is what it wasn’t.It wasn’t about justice. It was about power — specifically, the power to humiliate a Black woman publicly and call it a “win.” The post Brian McKnight Is A Petty, Problematic Man Determined To Punish And Humble A Black Woman [Op-Ed] appeared first on MadameNoire.

Keke Palmer Responds to Controversy Over ‘Southern Fried Rice’

Kim Kardashian is not here for the hubbub surrounding her daughter North West‘s fake tattoos and piercings. The 12-year-old caused a stir by posting a mature look to her 19 million followers, but her mom says it’s just a little self-expression. While some people are chalking up North’s many personalities and looks to nothing more […] The post ‘This Is Such A Non-Issue’: Kim Kardashian Defends North West’s Fake Tattoos And Piercings Amid Backlash appeared first on Bossip.

Tamar Braxton may have just proved to everyone that she is, in fact, her brother-in-law’s keeper as she popped up to support Birdman at the Cash Money/No Limit Records VERZUZ in Las Vegas while Toni Braxton was away. On the heels of an explosive episode of The Braxtons in which her sister Towanda accuses her […] The post Tamar Braxton Steps In On Wifey Duty With Birdman At VERZUZ In Toni’s Absence: ‘I’ma Hold It Down For Her’ appeared first on Bossip.

The Verzuz series returns with an epic Cash Money Verzuz No Limit Records showdown at ComplexCon, featuring Master P and Snoop Dogg. The post Bling Bling Vs. The Tank: Verzuz Makes Epic Return With Cash Money & No Limit Records Battle appeared first on Bossip.

Vashawn Mitchell stopped by the Praise Studio to talk with Cheryl Jackson about his new album available now wherever music is sold!

P.E.A.C.E., a pioneering Los Angeles rapper and member of the Freestyle Fellowship collective, has died. Fans online are sharing tributes.

The Celtics’ early-season struggles worsened with a 105–95 loss to the Knicks, highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s awkward hairline spray.

A shooting occurred near Howard University’s campus in the evening on Friday, Oct. 24, leaving five people injured during one of the city’s busiest weekends: Homecoming. According to DC News Now, officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of Howard Place NW shortly before 8:30 p.m. […] The post Five Shot Near Howard University During Homecoming, Police Take Two Into Custody appeared first on Bossip.