Kylie Jenner is letting Travis Scott know that he is appreciated. The Houston rapper won the Best Hip-Hop award at the 2021 Video Music Awards on Sunday (Sept. 12) for his song “Franchise,” featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. He dedicated his award to his mother and his daughter Stormi Webster …
Read More »Can the ‘Four Americas’ Be Reconciled?
The Four Americas Competing visions of the country’s purpose and meaning are tearing it apart, George Packer wrote in the July/August issue. Is reconciliation possible? George Packer’s article had me nodding and shaking my head in alternation, and in the end caused me heartache that only a beer and a …
Read More »WATCH: Lizzo Gifts Her Mom A New Wardrobe For Her Birthday
Lizzo’s mother got a wonderful surprise birthday gift that is an upgrade to her closet! The Grammy award-winning singer shared a heartfelt video of her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, on Saturday (Sept. 11) on Instagram unveiling her new wardrobe curated by stylist Jason Rembert. “Wow! It looks nice in here, huh?” …
Read More »VMAs 2021: Normani Delivers Her 'Wild Side' With Seduction
Normani was already the talk of the MTV VMAs before she even touched the stage, stunning spectators with her white ensemble. “An icon in the making,” Ciara said, welcoming Normani to the stage for her epic 2021 MTV VMA performance. RELATED: Normani Talks Working on “Wild Side” While Mother Battles …
Read More »Gabrielle Union Opens Up About Her Surrogacy Journey
In a new essay for TIME magazine, actress Gabrielle Union talks about her 2018 surrogacy journey. The 48-year-old previously revealed that she was diagnosed with adenomyosis, which led her to look into other pregnancy options. According to the Cleveland Clinic, adenomyosis is a condition where the tissue from the uterus …
Read More »Nation’s Oldest Living World War II Veteran Celebrates 112th Birthday
The nation’s oldest living World War II veteran was honored on a very special day. Lawrence Brooks, a veteran and native of Louisiana celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday. To mark the day, he was given his very own parade outside his home in Central City. Residents gathered in cars …
Read More »RHOP: Mia Organizes Lunch With Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger
It looks like Real Housewives of Potomac stars Gizelle Bryant, and Karen Huger are slowly coming to a truce with the help of newcomer Mia Thornton. On the Sunday (Sept. 12) episode of RHOP, Bryant and Huger attended a goddess-themed lunch for all of the housewives hosted by Thornton. At …
Read More »She Got the Beat: Ester Dean Tells Us Why Barbie Should Be a Music Producer, Too
Barbie’s new Music Producer dolls; singer-songwriter-producer Ester DeanPhoto: Mattel, Khat Brim On Sunday night, some of the music industry’s finest—and more than a few its faves—gathered to celebrate a year of popular music’s hits at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. However, while there were plenty of female artists to …
Read More »Courtney B. Vance Honors Michael K. Williams
Courtney B. Vance earned an Emmy for his role in HBO’s now-canceled Lovecraft Country. During his acceptance speech, he took the time to honor his co-star Michael K. Williams. According to Variety, at last night’s Creative Arts Emmys ceremony, Vance said, “Michael did everything with his full heart open, with …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Announces NBCUniversal News Group as Exclusive Media Partner of The Atlantic Festival
NBC News journalists Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Harry Smith, and Kelly O’Donnell to moderate festival interviews with EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, Senator Marco Rubio, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, and the cast and producers of American Rust The Atlantic The Atlantic is announcing a collaboration with …
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