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The Only Design-Focused HBCU, Pensole Lewis College, Just Launched The Ruth E. Carter Apparel Creation Stu/deo – Blavity

As the nation’s only design-focused HBCU, Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of …

Debbie Allen On Her Barbie Honor And How Her Son Norman Jr. Inspired ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ – Blavity

Debbie Allen is officially getting her own Barbie doll! The renowned actress, producer, director, dancer, and entrepreneur is being honored with a …

Saweetie Fights Back Against Promoter Maybach Mayy’s Escort Allegations: ‘I’ll Let The Lawyers Take It’

The line has been drawn, and the legal team is in the chat. Rapper Saweetie has issued a powerful and definitive statement, …

Artist Harold Caudio Transforms Skittles, Coffee Beans And More Into Portraits Of Black Icons In Latest Exhibit – Blavity

Self-taught visual artist Harold Caudio is redefining the boundaries of creativity with his latest exhibit, “Colored Collextion.” The Haitian American artist moves …

Solange Will Teach Music Curation At USC In Fall 2027 As A Scholar-In-Residence – Blavity

Solange will be teaching a class at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music in fall 2027, the institution announced …

Cam Newton, Ashley Nicole Moss, T.I., Claressa Shields & More Attend The 106 & Sports Watch Party In Atlanta

Source: Derek White / Getty When BET announced its bold new series 106 & Sports, it signaled both a revival and a reinvention. Drawing …

Roscoe Dash and CareSource Help The Hawks Fan Fest Soar At State Farm Arena [Exclusive]

The Atlanta Hawks 2025 Fan Fest presented by CareSource brought the city’s signature blend of hoops and hip hop to life Thursday …

Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts & Their ‘All’s Fair’ Costars Sizzle & Slay The Series’ Los Angeles Premiere

The “female Avengers” went all out for the Los Angeles premiere of their new Hulu series. Source: Steve Granitz / Getty A …

Snoop Dogg Launches LGBTQ+ Family Content Following Controversial ‘Lightyear’ Comments – Blavity

Seems like Snoop Dogg has learned from his controversial statements over the Disney animated film Lightyear. According to Variety, the rapper and …

How It Feels Without D’Angelo — What I Learned Firsthand From The Musical Messiah Before The World Did [Op-Ed]

Thembisa with D’Angelo taken at Electric Lady Studios on Aug 27, 1999. Courtesy of Thembisa Mshaka This isn’t a eulogy for Michael …

Yung Miami Claims Tyla ‘Ran Off’ With Her Song, Accuses The Singer Of Stealing Her Chanel-Inspired Single

The girls are fighting! Again! Source: Joseph Okpako / Prince Williams The music industry has been full of beefs between women rappers …

What’s Real In Netflix’s ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’? A Deep Dive – Blavity

When Netflix unveiled its original production, The Haunting of Hill House, in 2018, it instantly became one of the platform’s most adored …

Lauryn Hill Pens Heartfelt Tribute Letter To ‘Beacon Of A Generation’ D’Angelo—’May God Grant Peace & Shelter To Your Family’

Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill took to Instagram to pay tribute to D’Angelo after news broke of his untimely passing. Source: …

D’Angelo’s Daughter Imani Archer Pens Touching Tribute: ‘Breaking My Heart Into A Million Pieces’ – Blavity

Imani Archer, the 26-year-old daughter of the late D’Angelo, has a touching tribute to her father the day after his death. In …

Nicki Minaj Threatens To Pull Her Album Over Reports She’s At Risk Of Losing Her L.A. Mansion, Blames ‘Broke Nation’

Nicki Minaj is firing back at claims she’s at risk of losing her home, using the opportunity to slander Roc Nation yet …

10 Women Who Opened Up About Their Pregnancy Loss

Source: October 15 marks Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and there are about 23 million pregnancies that end in miscarriages worldwide. …

D’Angelo And Angie Stone’s Son Asks For Prayers After Losing Both Parents In Same Year – Blavity

In the wake of D’Angelo’s death, his son, Michael “D’Angelo II” Archer Jr., is opening up about his grief and the strength …

Teyana Taylor Explains How She Didn’t Start Her Career On Her Own Terms In ‘The Main Thing’ Preview – Blavity

Teyana Taylor is known as a creative force…a jack of all trades, if you will, but she says this hasn’t always been …

D’Angelo & Angie Stone’s Son Michael Shares Heartfelt Message After Losing Both Parents Within 7 Months

Just hours after his father D’Angelo’s unfortunate passing was confirmed, Michael Archer II paid tribute to his dad while reflecting on losing …

D’Angelo Dies At 51 After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer – Blavity

R&B legend D’Angelo is reportedly dead at 51 years old following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. According to TMZ, D’Angelo had …

Musician D’Angelo Dead After Cancer Battle!

The “Brown Sugar” singer-songwriter died yesterday morning in New York. He won 4 Grammys, including Best R&B Album for “Voodoo” in 2001 and “Black Messiah” in 2016. He also won Best R&B Song in 2016 for “Really Love” and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Untitled (How Does It Feel).”

Michael D’Angelo Archer was 51.

How Does It Feel: Remembering D’Angelo’s Sexiest Moments

Source: J. Shearer / Getty The music world is mourning the loss of Grammy award-winning R&B singer D’Angelo, who has passed away …

Remembering A Legend: 10 D’Angelo Songs That Shaped Neo-Soul

Source: Barbara Davidson / Getty D’Angelo, the four-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer who helped define and elevate the ‘90s neo-soul movement, has …

D’Angelo, Voice Of Neo-Soul, Dead at 51 — Cause Of Death Revealed

Source: Lionel FLUSIN / Getty Iconic neo-soul singer D’ Angelo has died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, TMZ reports. He was 51 years …

R.I.P. Legendary Neo-Soul Singer D’Angelo Dies At 51

With reports signaling a battle with pancreatic cancer, we can officially confirm the untimely loss of Neo-Soul legend D’Angelo. Source: Shahar Azran …