Sylvia Obell
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25 TV Episodes From This Decade We’ll Never Forget
Narrowing down the 25 best TV episodes from the past 10 years is maybe a silly thing to do. But we tried it anyway.
The 14 Most Shocking Movie And TV Scenes Of 2018
We laughed, we cried, we gasped — here are the moments we can’t forget from Infinity War, Jane the Virgin, Widows, and more. Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead.
17 Songs That Defined Our 2018
Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga are among the artists who helped us survive another chaotic year.
KiKi Layne Is Receiving The Kind Of Hollywood Introduction Black Actors Never Get
When is the last time a dark-skinned black woman got to play a romantic lead in a critically acclaimed film directed by an Oscar winner? Spoiler: Never. More soft spoilers ahead.
17 Songs That Defined Our 2018
Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga are among the artists who helped us survive another chaotic year.
The Premiere Of The "Surviving R. Kelly" Documentary Was Evacuated Over A Gun Threat
"What happened tonight was awful, especially for the women who had bravely shared their painful stories," #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke said.
Michael Shannon To Trump: "What Is Your End Game?"
The actor took the president to task on BuzzFeed News' Profile and told a story about running into Steve Bannon on a plane.
Will Time Ever Be Up For Abusive Men In Hip-Hop?
Throughout this past year of holding men in entertainment to task, the music industry has largely continued to overlook abuse allegations within its most popular genre, exhibiting a troubling lack of accountability.
"Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina" Has Folks Ready To Break Out Their Bibles
The devil is not welcome here.
The 14 Best Episodes Of “Insecure,” Ranked From Good To Perfect
From Malibu to Coachella to everywhere in between, we got y’all.
The Queen Of Romantic Comedy Makes Her Return In “Nappily Ever After”
Sanaa Lathan returns to romantic comedies in Netflix’s Nappily Ever After, except this time it’s all about loving herself. Warning: spoilers ahead.
Aretha Franklin Gave Black Women Something We Could Feel
While there’s no doubt Franklin’s music transcended genres and audiences, the Queen of Soul was first and foremost the voice of what it feels like to be a black woman in America.
“Insecure” Season 3 Is All About New Beginnings
The new season demonstrates that, at its core, Issa Rae’s HBO comedy revolves around two characters, neither of whom is called Lawrence. (Warning: Light spoilers ahead.)
Are We Finally Getting A Rihanna Dancehall Album?
Fenty Beauty has been fun, but the world is ready for some new Fenty music.
Here’s How Black Safe Spaces Can Be Better About Recognizing Trans Women
More often than not, black trans women aren’t recognized in spaces dedicated to celebrating and uplifting blackness. Actor Angelica Ross and activist Raquel Willis discuss ways to change that.
Here's Why Alfre Woodard's Sensuality On "Luke Cage" Is So Important
The actor explains why Hollywood needs to do better about showing that sex doesn’t stop with age; it gets better.
Netflix Just Reached Peak Black
The streaming service brought 47 of its black actors together to re-create an iconic photo and make a bold statement about its stance on representation in Hollywood.
Finally, A TV Show That Will Renew Your Faith In Love
Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil have an undefeated track record when it comes to creating the bold black narratives we crave. Their latest offering comes straight from the heart.
A Definitive Ranking Of Black TV Dads
From Randall on This Is Us to James Evans Sr. from Good Times, we've got the good, the corny, and the trifling. Let's fight about it.
"Queen Sugar" Is Taking On National Anthem Protests
The Ava DuVernay series takes a stand on kneeling in the Season 3 premiere.