Beyonc’s father, Matthew Knowles said Destiny’s Child stayed away from R. Kelly because they had heard of his reputation back in the late ’90s. “The girls were 15, 16,” he said. “When they went to the bathroom, Tina would go with them. They did not leave our eyes.” Reportedly, labels…
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Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Her Struggle with Severe Hair Loss
Hairstyles have both cultural and political significance within the Black community. From locs to Afros to press and curls, the intricacies of hairstyles are especially understood among Black women. It’s an extension of self-expression. “My hair has been a big part of me,” actress Jada Pinkett Smith said. “Taking care…
Jada Pinkett Smith on Mo'Nique's Netflix Boycott: She's Shining Light on the Truth
Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique continues to call for a Netflix boycott after she says executives offered her only $500,000 for a comedy special compared to the $13 million comedian Amy Schumer was paid last year. Mo’Nique said that accepting the offer would set a precedent for a pay…
Universal's 'Girls Trip' Starring Black Women Opens to $30M at Box Office
The adventures of four Black female friends attending the annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, La., has struck comedic gold at the box office. “Girls Trip” looks to post $30.4 million from 2,591 locations, making it the largest opening of any live-action comedy so far in 2017. The film took…