All posts by Sheriden Chanel
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Shonda Rhimes is The First African-American Woman Showrunner to Hit the 100-Episode Milestone Three Times
Tonight’s episode of Scandal is a milestone for a couple of reasons. One, it will be the 100th episode of the popular political thriller to…
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Model Maria Borges Becomes First African Woman to Cover ‘Elle Magazine’ This Century
Two years ago, Maria Borges challenged beauty standards and left the world shook when, in a daring act, the model decided to rock her natural…
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Janelle Monae on Her Belief That Respecting Women Begins With ‘Respecting the Vagina’
It’s no secret that Janelle Monae holds advocacy for women’s rights near and dear to her heart. Not only is she a singer, songwriter, producer,…
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Kendrick Lamar Confirms Title and Tracklist Ahead of the Release of His Forthcoming Album
Kendrick Lamar fans stand up! The Compton rapper has social media and news outlets in a tizzy as we await the April 14 release of…
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Drake Is Coming to Netflix in 2018 to Star in the Revival of the UK Show ‘Top Boy’
The glo-up is real with this one. Drake’s career is coming full circle with the announcement of the rapper picking up the rights to the…
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7 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Chewing Gum’ Actress Michaela Coel
In some ways, Michaela Coel is the British Issa Rae. Both women are unapologetic about their blackness and bringing their experiences as black women to…
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‘Scandal’ Actress Kerry Washington Drops Timely Gems As Latest Glamour Magazine Cover Story
There is no doubt that Kerry Washington is a beautiful woman. With her, beauty is not just an obvious external quality, but something that her…
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Afropunk Brooklyn Summer ’17 Lineup Includes Sampha, Thundercat, Kaytranada, Princess Nokia, SZA, & More
So far, Afropunk Brooklyn looks like a black creative’s eclectic festival dreams. The festival that’s more afro than punk, has gained prominence over the years,…
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The Cast of WEtv’s New Spinoff ‘Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta’ Is Revealed
WEtv had a hit on their hands with their series Growing Up Hip Hop, focused on the sons of daughters of hip hop big names….
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Nivea and Pepsi Pull Controversial Ads after Receiving Social Media Backlash
Earlier this week, Pepsi released a controversial advertisement featuring socialite/model Kendall Jenner. Additionally, the ad for the global brand included a group of people marching…
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New Music: Kendrick Lamar Reminds Us to Stay “Humble” With the Release of His Latest Visual
Kendrick Lamar never fails to deliver. Not long ago, the Compton rapper dropped “The Heart Part Four” to the welcomed surprise of his fans and…
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Rihanna to Be Honored For Her Iconic Style by Parsons School of Design
On the heels of receiving her award for the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year from Harvard University, bad gal RiRi is about to be honored…
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Cam Newton Introduces Daughter to the World
Cam Newton introduced his baby girl to the world this past Sunday (April 2) via Instagram. The Carolina Panthers quarterback unveiled her to fans as…
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Beyoncé Might Play Nala in the Upcoming ‘The Lion King’ Live-Action Film
Queen Bey is currently in talks for the role of another queen. This time, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter might grace our screens in a reimagining of one of…
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Is Sasha’s Fate Already Sealed On ‘The Walking Dead’?
News broke last December that The Walking Dead actress Sonequa Martin-Green was casted as the lead in the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery….
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Stephen Hill Exits As Head Of Programming At BET
After 18 years with BET as the president of programming for the network, Stephen Hill has resigned from the company Wednesday (March 29). It comes…
