Tracee Ellis Ross, for the first time, will step into the spotlight as a singer in her new film The High Note. She plays a superstar singer named Grace Davis. The story follows Grace Davis who initially shies away from making new music in favor of playing her older music …

* « IDEAS AND ARGUMENTS » (DAVID BECKER / REUTERS) 1.  “But there’s a fine line between emulation and mimicry, and if voters pick up the wrong signals, candidates risk being viewed as inauthentic.” Pete Buttigieg’s speech announcing the end of his presidential bid echoed a 2008 Barack Obama—but while …

Ahead of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign rally in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 1), rapper Flava Flav has issued a cease and desist order to presidential candidate. According to Yahoo Entertainment, Flava Flav felt it was necessary to take this action after Chuck D, fellow co-creator of the iconic hip …

Debbie Allen is known for being a fearless leading lady as a choreographer, dancer, executive producer, and actress. With over four decades of industry experience, Allen is committed to inspiring others through the arts. At 70 years young, she embodies what it means to live your best life. For Allen’s …

Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty Images) Y’all. It’s been 10 years since the Affordable Care Act was enacted. 10 years of Americans getting insurance and Republicans inexplicably being butt hurt about it. Hopefully, good or bad, a Supreme Court decision will finally get them to shut the hell up about it. …

A trend among the new generation of singers and rappers is face tattoos. While some may choose to get tatted in the most visible place on the body to look cool, Post Malone has revealed the deeper reason behind his many face tattoos. In his GQ Style cover story …

On the morning of March 1, 1954, a hydrogen bomb went off in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. John Clark was only 20 miles away when he issued the order, huddled with his crew inside a windowless concrete blockhouse on Bikini Atoll. But seconds went by, and all was …

A group of churchgoers decided to protest Michael Bloomberg’s appearance during service at a Selma, Alabama church on Sunday (March 1). As shown in photos, while former New York City Mayor was at the podium of Brown AME Chapel Church, at least eight people got up and turned their backs. …

As the old saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” After 25 years on the air, CBS will no longer air new episodes of popular courtroom reality show Judge Judy starting in 2021. Host Judy Sheindlin made the announcement during a pre-taped appearance on Ellen, which …

The U.S. Treasury is a department in the executive branch of government that citizens think about once a year during tax season when they await a much-anticipated refund. The scope of the department is esoteric and overlooked. However, one distinguished black gentleman has a significant role. Corvelli McDaniel is assistant …