Victoria Monét recalls being encouraged to have an abortion after her unexpected pregnancy announcement
Victoria Monét faced mixed reactions when she announced she was pregnant with her daughter, Hazel. During an appearance on the “IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer recalled a particularly painful moment when a member of her team created a presentation in response to her pregnancy news. “I had a […]
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is frustrated by lack of ‘sustained outrage’ and allyship over Black suffering
As President Donald Trump continues to hammer away at diversity, equity, and inclusion, while pressuring the private sector, including businesses and college campuses, to end DEI policies, U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley admits that as she and other Democrats continue to fight for racial equity, she is frustrated by the lack of “sustained outrage” over how […]
Donald Trump threatens to have ‘The View’ cancelled after co-host Joy Behar says he’s jealous of Obama
If the White House has anything to say about it, “The View” would be the next show pulled off the air. During the Wednesday, July 23 broadcast of the talk show, co-host Joy Behar ripped into President Donald Trump for attempting to claim that Barack Obama tried to undermine both the 2016 and 2020 elections […]
Russell Hornsby tears up remembering his mother: ‘She was so tired’ — and that fuels his work on ‘BMF’
At the PopViewers “Vibes & Views” screening in Downtown Los Angeles, the crowd gathered to watch episode 406 of “BMF”, one of the most buzzed-about shows on STARZ. But it was what came after the episode that left the strongest impression—a heartfelt and unflinching conversation between PopViewers CEO Chris Witherspoon and “BMF” star Russell Hornsby […]
Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian art show over censorship of trans-themed painting
Artist Amy Sherald’s expansive new solo exhibition, which has been making the rounds in galleries across the country, will be skipping its stop in the Nation’s Capital. The artist has canceled her upcoming show at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery over censorship concerns. On Wednesday, after learning the institution’s plans to potentially remove a painting […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s daughter was not in the water with him when he drowned, police clarify
Since news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death broke, fans have been learning more details about the accident that led to the beloved actor’s untimely passing. Yesterday, Costa Rican authorities reported to news outlets that Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter before getting caught in a rip current. However, in a new statement to People magazine, […]
‘It’s an insult’: Gov. Wes Moore vows to take Trump to court for blocking FEMA aid to Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has vowed to take President Donald Trump to court after the president denied the governor’s request for FEMA disaster assistance relief following devastating floods in May. “It’s an insult to Marylanders and the community still suffering in the aftermath of this storm,” Moore said in a video response to the Trump […]
‘South Park’ co-creator jokes he’s ‘terribly sorry’ over premiere that drew White House anger
“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. “We’re terribly sorry,” Parker said, followed by a long, deadpan-comic stare. Parker was asked for his reaction to the fracas as he […]
Trump’s EPA repeal of climate change rule will result in ‘slow suffocation’ of Black communities
The Trump administration has taken steps to undo a key federal scientific finding that has been used to combat the climate change crisis in the United States for more than 15 years. The move stands to exacerbate the vulnerabilities of a warming planet and pollution, most especially Black and Brown communities, which are disproportionately exposed […]
Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC
When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open’s main stadium Thursday night gave her a standing ovation. She responded with a smile and the sort of pirouette and wave she usually reserves for celebrating wins. Williams hadn’t competed anywhere in more than […]