This makes Amanda Gorman the first poet presented on Vogue’s cover. What We Know: Gorman emphasized her excitement on Wednesday when Vogue broke the news […]
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‘Bridgerton’ Star Turned Down $50,000 an Episode to Return to the Netflix Series
Bridgerton officials offered up-and-coming star Regé-Jean Page $50,000 for three to five guest appearances in season two of Netflix’s hit show. However, he did not […]
Kanye West Documentary 21 Years in the Making Sold to Netflix for $30M
Rapper and designer Kanye West has just sold a documentary to Netflix for anywhere up to $30 million. What We Know: The documentary has been in the […]
Midwin Charles, CNN and MSNBC Legal Analyst, Dies at 47
Midwin Charles, a prominent defense attorney best known as a legal analyst for CNN and MSNBC, died Tuesday, her family announced. She was 47. What […]
Thandiwe Newton Corrects Spelling of Name: ‘I’m Taking Back What’s Mine’
The announcement comes after an interview with British Vogue’s Diana Evans. Newton, born Melanie Thandiwe Newton Parker, says her Zimbabwean mother Nyasha gave her the […]
The Weekend Donates $1M to Hunger Relief Efforts in Ethiopia
The musician announced the huge donation as part of an effort to combat the ongoing instability between the Ethiopian government and the country’s Tigray region. […]
Donald Faison to Play Professor Utonium in Live-Action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Pilot
The actor announced via Instagram that he had landed a role in the upcoming live-action CW reboot of Powerpuff Girls. What We Know: The new […]
Lizzo Calls Out ‘Fake Doctors’ for Trying to Diagnose Healthy ‘Fat Girls’
Lizzo slammed people on TikTok that attempt to diagnose overweight content creators. What We Know: The Grammy Award-winning artist spreads messages about body positivity on […]
Will Packer to Serve as First Ever Jury President for ABFF
American film producer Will Packer is set to become the first-ever jury president of the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). What We Know: This November, the annual festival will […]
Nike Sues Over Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ with Human Blood in Soles
The rapper collaborated on the shoes with the New York-based streetwear company MSCHF, immediately selling out upon release Monday. What We Know: According to the […]