Author: Rania Aniftos
Kinky Friedman, the country singer-songwriter known for songs like “Sold American” and his quick wit in his writings, interviews and beyond, died at his home in Texas. He was 79 years old. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2024 06/25/2024 His death was announced via a statement posted to X. “Kinky Friedman stepped on a […]
It’s nice to have a friend, and Taylor Swift has plenty of famous pals that have been supporting her on her massive The Eras tour, which kicked off on March 17 in Glendale, Ariz. Besides friends such as Haim, Laura Dern, Emma Stone and Shania Twain watching from the crowd and singing along to every […]
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit brought by the last two surviving witnesses of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher—and civil rights attorney and founder of non-profit Justice For Greenwood Damario Solomon-Simmons. This decision, which blocks their decades-long quest for justice, sends a chilling message to advocates for […]
If you’re wondering what Kenan Thompson looks most forward to on Father’s Day, it’s spending quality time with his daughters, Georgia and Gianna. “Just going to the park, sitting on the grass and hanging out, maybe some frisbee; it’s just time spent,” the Saturday Night Live long-time cast member shared with EBONY inside the Nintendo […]
Stormi Steele, the visionary creator behind Canvas Beauty, has made history by becoming the first creator on TikTok to earn over $1 million during a single live session. This groundbreaking achievement highlights Steele’s relentless drive and innovative approach, solidifying Canvas Beauty’s place at the pinnacle of the beauty industry. Steele’s journey from her warehouse in […]
Beyond his illustrious career as an NBA legend and sportscaster, Bill Walton was a massive Deadhead. The 6′ 11″ center died on Monday (May 27) at age 71 following a battle with cancer, and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead paid tribute to their biggest fan during Dead & Company’s residency show at Las […]
Willie Nelson may have recently turned 91 years old, but he’s not slowing down yet. The country superstar dropped his 75th and latest studio album, The Border, on Friday, May 31 via Legacy Recordings. The collection is the latest in Nelson’s more than 100-album long discography (it’s his 152nd album, according to Texas Monthly‘s interactive All Willie Nelson Albums Ranked list), […]
LeBron James recently completed his 21st season in the NBA. At nearly 40 years old, James is still one of the best players in the Association. The King played in 71 games for the Lakers and averaged over 25 points per game. James is no longer the same player that carried Cleveland to eight consecutive NBA Finals. […]
Many of us grew up with our grandparents or parents passing down heirlooms to us when we came to a certain age. For girls, they sometimes received purses, jewelry and fur coats. Boys oftentimes receive rings, cars or ties. To keep the tradition going, Millennials and Gen-Z should consider investing in heirlooms—like watches and timepieces— […]
Black people are a diverse and vibrant community, a fact often overlooked in the portrayal of Black representation on reality TV. While these shows are not inherently bad, they usually fail to capture the full spectrum of Black expression and its cultural significance, instead opting for a narrow, often whitewashed view. Elements of Bravo’s Summer […]