SZA launches tree planting program in her fight for a sustainable climate
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for BETSZA is combating what she calls “environmental racism” with a new tree-planting program in minority communities. The Oscar and Grammy nominee announced Wednesday a partnership with the non-profit organization American Forests to establish TAZO
Regina King to portray the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm
ABC/Rick RowellRegina King is fulfilling her wish to portray America’s first Black congresswoman. The Oscar-winner will star as the late Shirley Chisholm in a film simply titled Shirley, according to Deadline. “Shirley Chisholm’s fearless determination has been an inspiration to so many of
'The Equalizer' star Queen Latifah credits her late mother with her success
Jim Spellman/WireImageAs Queen Latifah enjoys the success of her new TV series, The Equalizer, she’s remembering how her late mother paved the way for her trailblazing 32-year career. “She was always an encouragement,” Latifah says of her mom, Rita Owens, in
John David Washington, Chloe X Halle and Amanda Gorman make 2021 TIME100 Next list
Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesTIME magazine’s second annual TIME100 Next list — which rounds up 100 people who are “shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership” — includes John David Washington, Chloe X Halle, Lil Baby, Amanda Gorman, LaKeith Stanfield, and Regé-Jean Page. TIME tapped fellow celebrities
Driver accused of fatally striking Nicki Minaj’s father surrenders
Paul Zimmerman/Getty ImagesThe driver who’s accused of fatally striking Nicki Minaj’s father in Long Island, New York Friday surrendered to Nassau County police Wednesday morning. Seventy-year-old Charles Polevich will be charged with leaving the scene of an accident with a fatality
Nelly lists his abandoned St. Louis mansion for $600K
ABCNelly is giving house flippers the project of a lifetime. The “Ride wit Me” rapper has put up his sprawling St. Louis mansion up for sale — asking a humble $600k for the digs. According to the TMZ,
Mariah Carey releases seven-minute-long “Late Night Extended” mix of “We Belong Together”
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageMariah Carey says she’s “feeling inspired” — and that’s resulted in the release of a new version of her number-one hit “We Belong Together” that clocks in at just over seven minutes. Mariah teased the
Cardi B celebrates “Up” becoming the highest debuting female rap song since 1998
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Fashion NovaCardi B is celebrating the success of her new single “Up,” which had one of the highest rap song debuts in decades. The single is currently number two and was held off from
Cicely Tyson's private memorial attended by Lenny Kravitz, Tyler Perry and more in NYC
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicA private memorial for legendary actress Cicely Tyson was held in Harlem on Tuesday, PageSix reports. The service was held at the Abyssinian Baptist Church on West 138th Street, the same location where a public viewing was held
Rihanna's Savage x Fenty lingerie brand valued at $1 billion
Kambouris/Getty Images for Bergdorf GoodmanRihanna‘s Savage x Fenty lingerie line is worth far more than a few diamonds — the company is officially valued at $1 billion. According to Forbes, Rihanna enjoyed a boost from private equity firm L