Lifestyle

Black-Woman Owned Medase Secures Funding to Fuel Next-Level Growth

Monica Cornitcher discusses how her zero-proof cocktails brand just landed major funding to scale fast amid booming demand.
04/07/2026

Tiny Harris Recalls T.I. Following Her Into Victoria's Secret Before Exchanging Numbers at the Mall

On a recent episode of Rickey Smiley on the Spot, the XSCAPE singer went back to the beginning, including the first time she blew T.I. off entirely, and the mall encounter that changed everything.
04/07/2026

Terry Crews’ Wife Reveals 11-Year Parkinson’s Journey in Emotional Interview

The couple shared Rebecca’s diagnosis for the first time publicly, revealing how a groundbreaking treatment has brought new hope.
04/06/2026

Gabrielle Union Shares the Pain of Losing Her Father to Dementia

The actress honored Sylvester ‘Cully’ Union Jr. with a moving tribute that detailed both heartbreak and relief after his passing.
04/06/2026

Still We Write: Celebrating National Poetry Month With Contemporary Black Poets Whose Words Resonate

A spotlight on the legacy of Black poetry and the poets keeping the art form alive.
04/03/2026

Leslie Jones Goes Viral After Comparing Marriage to Slavery

The comedian said she is not submissive, does not think marriage benefits women, and has no interest in the traditional wife life.
04/03/2026

Heartbreak Nearly Led Regina Hall to Nun Life

The actress said a breakup sent her into a spiritual deep dive that briefly had her considering convent life before realizing she was ‘too seasoned.’
04/02/2026

White Influencer Caught Putting Her Face on Black Creator’s Body in Photo Sparks Backlash

The scandal sparked a wider debate about who really owns an image—and why Black women are often erased in the editing process.
04/02/2026

Lizzo Says ‘All’ the Rappers Started Sliding Into Her DMs After Fame

On Benny Blanco’s podcast, the “Don’t Make Me Love U” singer recalled how celebrity flirting took her by surprise once her career took off and even shared that she lost her virginity a few years ago.
04/01/2026

Black Women Shifting History: TS Madison Is Building a Future for Black Trans Women

For Women’s History Month and Trans Day of Visibility, BET honors the entertainer and advocate for building housing, hope, and a blueprint for Black trans liberation.
03/31/2026

David Grain Joins the Billionaire Ranks, Expanding the Black Wealth Conversation

The Grain Management founder built his fortune in broadband and digital infrastructure, adding another name to Forbes’ 2026 Black billionaire list.
03/30/2026