Michelle Obama is making sure that moviegoers in Washington, D.C. witness a healthy dose of black girl magic for the holidays. Per a statement on the White House website, the First Lady will be hosting a screening of the Fox 2000 film, Hidden Figures, at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. today, Dec. 15. The event will “highlight the stories of Americans
Kanye West may have thought he was doing the country a service by meeting with president-elect Donald Trump to discuss “multicultural issues,” but John Legend isn’t buying it one bit. In an interview with French outlet Clique, the Darkness and Lightartist blasted the rapper for going to the Trump Tower, labelling it a clear publicity stunt. “I don’t
The messy legal battle between Mary J. Blige and her estranged ex-husband/former manager Martin “Kendu” Isaacs has just gotten messier. According to TMZ, the “No More Drama” singer is accusing Isaacs of refusing to hand over a few of her prized possessions including two luxury cars, a Grammy and another award. Blige, 45, claims that
Canadian actor and television personality Alan Thicke died on Tuesday. He was 69. His longtime agent and friend Tracy Mapes confirmed the actor’s unexpected passing. “I’m in shock,” she told the Daily News late Tuesday. “I am devastated and heartbroken. Today the world lost an amazing talent. He was charming, witty, talented, an icon. I
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated honored LeBron James as the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year at a star-studded gala at Barclays Center in New York on Monday night. Grammy award-winning artist Jay Z paid tribute to the Cleveland Cavaliers star in a speech in which he recognized his transcendent year on and off the court. James said:
Author, Activist and Conscious Commerce Expert Maggie Anderson announces her latest venture MAGGIESLIST.com. The website, built by iSwop Networks is an empowerment resource for consumers whose habits, attitudes, and moral compass drive a duty and desire for buying from Black-owned businesses; and all institutions committed to supporting economic growth in the Black community. Maggie is best
Kick off the new year, and those well-intentioned resolutions, with the Matriarch herself in Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD, Digital HD and On Demand January 31 from Lionsgate. NAACP Image Award-winning director Tyler Perry returns as Madea along with fan favorites Aunt Bam and Hattie to prevent her teenage niece from attending
For the first time ever, Lionel and his “very special guest” Mariah will be hitting the road together on a 35-date North American tour. The trek is set to kick off March 15 in Baltimore and come to an end May 27 in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets go on sale Saturday (Dec. 17) through Live Nation.
Kanye West has stepped into the building… of Trump Tower that is. During rush hour on Tuesday morning (Dec. 13), Mr. West was reportedly seen walking into the Tower in Midtown Manhattan to have a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. In video footage taken of his arrival, the “Famous” rapper stepped into the lion’s den with
With the winter weather invading the East Coast, Footaction’s Cuffing Season campaign is right on time for the VIBE staff. As we gear up for the holidays, our inboxes are receiving indicators that finding the right bae is one wish going on a lot of Christmas lists this year. Lovebirds Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are just two of the stars who