The death of Ashley “Miss Minnie” Ross in a car crash last month has hit her Little Women: Atlanta co-star Ms. Juicy hard. The reality star shared a short Instagram post immediately following the tragic news, expressing her shock, but has now posted a much longer message to her late …
Read More »Legendary R&B/Soul Singer Betty Wright Dead at 66
R&B/Soul legend Betty Wright has died at the age of 66. Wright’s niece confirmed her passing on Sunday morning (May 10), however, a cause of death has not been revealed. Wright’s death comes a week after Chaka Khan took to Twitter to ask fans to pray for the Florida …
Read More »We've Lost Another Icon: No Pain (No Gain) Singer Betty Wright Has Died at 66
Photo: Central Press/Getty Images Betty Wright, the R&B and soul singer known for classics like “Clean Up Woman” and “Tonight is the Night,” has died at 66 years old. Her family confirmed the news to Essence on Sunday. The cause of death has not yet been revealed, though Chaka Khan …
Read More »‘BRUH’ Co-Star Barry Brewer Talks About Brotherhood
There were no BRUHs during Barry Brewer’s real-life upbringing. The South Side Chicago native plays one of four close, longtime friends on Tyler Perry’s BRUH, the new original series on BET+, but Brewer is a self-described loner with a few friends who have not quite formed the same unit as featured in the show. …
Read More »Black Mothers Shouldn't be in Prison on Mother’s Day
Photo: Shutterstock America has always dismissed and treated black women like we’re disposable, so I’ve dedicated my life to being one of the few people who will say yes to black mothers, no matter their circumstances. During this year’s coronavirus pandemic, that means bailing mothers out so they can be …
Read More »Ms. Juicy Posts Emotional Tribute To Miss Minnie
The death of Ashley “Miss Minnie” Ross in a car crash last month has hit her Little Women: Atlanta co-star Ms. Juicy hard. The reality star shared a short Instagram post immediately following the tragic news, expressing her shock, but has now posted a much longer message to her late …
Read More »Venezuela’s Coronavirus Crisis Is Different
“The only source of strength I have left comes from God,” Teresa told me. “The situation is really hard.” Teresa’s story, and that of her country, are in many ways extreme—few states had as perilous a political and economic outlook as Venezuela did before the pandemic broke out. Yet, their …
Read More »‘BRUH’ Co-Star Barry Brewer Talks About Brotherhood
There were no BRUHs during Barry Brewer’s real-life upbringing. The South Side Chicago native plays one of four close, longtime friends on Tyler Perry’s BRUH, the new original series on BET+, but Brewer is a self-described loner with a few friends who have not quite formed the same unit as featured in the show. …
Read More »Michelle Obama Turned Up During Jill And Erykah's Battle
Jill Scott and Erykah Badu’s Instagram Live battle was everything fans hoped for, and more. One person who was definitely feeling the positive vibes was Michelle Obama. As usual, our Forever First Lady showed up to support the artists, and her arrival caused a ripple of excitement in the comments. …
Read More »Meet Magnolia, Gerber's New Spokesbaby
Magnolia EarlPhoto: PRNewsfoto/Gerber Magnolia Earl has a lot to celebrate: she is the winner of Gerber’s 2020 Photo Search contest and also turns one-year-old today. We’re not surprised that the baby food brand was won over by this cherubic cutie pie’s adorably gummy smile and fabulous head wrap game. Magnolia …
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