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They were a Duke University power couple with the world at their feet. But by April 2026, Justin and Cerina Fairfax met a tragic end during tense divorce proceedings.

There's exactly one week before the new Michael Jackson biopic hits theaters. But if you can't wait to enter into MJ land, consider this your pre-viewing and listening syllabus!

Pres. Trump just nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director. Here's all you need to know about the Black woman who has been tapped to take over the nation's top public health agency.

Authorities had been circling D4vd for a while now, but had nothing concrete to bring him in on until now. Here's what we know.

An all-new Prince celebration is set to take place soon, so what better time to revisit the place Prince called home? Let's take a look!

Rihanna just made history by becoming the first woman in the music industry to have 200 million Recording Industry Association of America-certified singles units. We're celebrating by looking back at her biggest hits.

From an ex-deputy legal advisor to the National Security Council to an ex-Mike Pence aide, these Republicans are setting their sights on bluer skies.

From an ex-deputy legal advisor to the National Security Council to an ex-Mike Pence aide, these Republicans are setting their sights on bluer skies.

As April 21 marks the tenth anniversary of Prince's untimely death, here are a few things few people know about the legendary rocker.

Meghan Markle is opening up about the digital bullying she experienced, but Black women online aren't letting her fight this fight alone!