How getting laid off from a city planning job launched Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Yale and Hollywood
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is preparing to be everywhere. After starring in “Watchmen,” which earned him an Emmy Award and recently in Marvel’s “Wonder Man,” the New Orleans native is gearing up to play John Creasy in Netflix’s adaptation of “Man on Fire.” If the name Creasy sounds familiar, it’s the same character Denzel Washington is […]
Why Trump putting his face on U.S. passports is part of a ‘troubling trend’
President Donald Trump is yet again putting his name and face on U.S. property–this time it’s coming to a passport near you. The U.S. Department of State announced on Tuesday that Trump’s image will be printed inside new U.S. passports to mark the semiquincentennial of the United States. “As the United States celebrates America’s 250th […]
Cynthia Erivo having to stop ‘Dracula’ mid-performance because someone was filming speaks volumes to how entitled we’ve become
We’re cooked! During a recent performance of Cynthia Erivo’s one-woman show “Dracula” at London’s Noël Coward Theatre—where she plays the title role along with the 22 other characters in the show night after night through May 30—the actress had to stop the show mid-performance after spotting an audience member filming, despite strict no-phone policies. According […]
Speedy Morman’s Complex exit represents a larger trend in media
On Monday (Apr. 27), Speedy Morman announced his departure from Complex, closing the door on a 10-year stint with the publication, which he describes as an “incredible era.” “After 10+ years, I’ve decided to step away from Complex and my show ‘360 with Speedy’ to go independent and enter into some new partnerships,” he wrote. […]
Donald And Melania Trump Complain About Jimmy Kimmel’s Joke, FCC Kisses The MAGA Ring Again
Source: Samir Hussein / Getty There’s a reason this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner featured zero comedians for the first time in the event’s history: conservatives don’t understand comedy, and, despite calling everyone else “snowflakes,” they are offended by everything. They also aren’t the champions of free speech that they claim they are, and that […]
Trump And His Supporters Have Some Nerve Whining About Violent Political Rhetoric After WHCD Incident
Source: The second we began seeing headlines about an alleged gunman who breached security points at the Hilton Hotel where President Donald Trump and his Cabinet members were attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, we all should have known that the administration and the rest of the MAGA world would be all over media and […]
Black Prom Isn’t ‘Doing Too Much,’ It’s One Of Our Most Beautiful Traditions
Source: Iuliia Burmistrova / Getty Black proms in the United States are far more than end-of-year dances; they are vibrant, deeply meaningful celebrations that reflect history, identity, and community. While prom season typically arrives in the spring, with most events held in April or May, Black proms stand apart for their scale, style, and cultural […]
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ leans into the power of the pivot in a changing media landscape
Nearly 20 years after ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ first defined a generation of ambitious assistants, impossible bosses, and quotable one-liners, the long-awaited sequel arrives with something more sobering on its mind: change. This time around, the stakes aren’t just about making it in fashion—they’re about surviving an industry that’s shifting in real time. Set against […]
Despite having ‘no interest’ in their relationship, Stephen A. Smith has questions about Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s split
By all accounts, Stephen A. Smith is not exactly a “love doctor” or a “relationship expert”. The ESPN pundit and podcast host has raised an eyebrow at several pop culture moments, and with Megan Thee Stallion’s split from Klay Thompson being the topic of the day, Smith used his “Straight Shooter” podcast on Monday (Apr. […]
Rep. Pressley says Trump ‘traffics hourly in anti-Blackness’ as she urges Black solidarity with immigrants
Since returning to the White House, there is perhaps no promise President Donald Trump has fulfilled more than his vow to crackdown on U.S. immigration and execute mass deportations. In his pitch to Black voters during the 2024 election, Trump infamously claimed that immigrants were taking “Black jobs” away from Black communities. However, access to […]