4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (586+ words) Lucien Smith, the New York-based artist who became a prominent figure in the city’s downtown art scene, has died. He was 37. Smith’s longtime friend and gallerist, Bill Powers, confirmed his death and told ARTnews, “Lucien lives in a wordless place…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (501+ words) A newly enacted law seeks to make hair styling a more inclusive service in New York. The new regulation seeks to guarantee that stylists in the state are familiar with a variety of hair types and textures. The New York…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (585+ words) A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill watch party turned frightening Monday night after a white man allegedly entered the event, hurled racial slurs at Black students and appeared to brandish an item that resembled a weapon. The Love…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (243+ words) Disney star Carla Jeffery has died at age 33. Jeffery’s management company, Alexanders Talent, shared the news of her death on social media, saying they are heartbroken by the loss. “For more than 20 years, Carla was part of the Alexanders Talent…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (579+ words) Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian college student who had been building a promising future in Ohio, died by suicide on Monday after his family said he struggled emotionally with an ankle monitor issued by U.S. immigration officials. His death comes…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (307+ words) Legendary singer Gladys Knight is taking a break from touring. The 82-year-old icon announced her plans in an Instagram post, saying she is ready to focus on some new chapter of her life. Knight said in her Instagram post that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (174+ words) Lil Nas X posted an emotional tribute on social media on Saturday as he revealed that he is grieving the death of his mother, Tameka Hill. The Grammy-winning artist expressed his pain and love for his mother as he shared…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (421+ words) A spokesperson representing Karmelo Anthony’s family is calling out Austin Metcalf’s father after he used a national television interview to defend racist remarks he previously made about Anthony and his family. “That’s his heart. That’s who he is as an…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (934+ words) Nearly a year after she was fired by the Washington Post, a prominent Black columnist has won her case against the paper. The decision means that she is set to return to the paper that cut ties with her over…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (215+ words) Sugar Hill and The Five Heartbeats star Michael Wright has died at age 70. Sugar Hill and The Five Heartbeats star Michael Wright has died at age 70 Hill’s family revealed the news to TMZ, saying the longtime actor died on…...