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A staged reading of Twelve Angry Black Women, a play by Andrea Ambam, will take place Jan. 29, 2026, at The Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn. The one-night event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is part of the theatre’s 2025–26 season and its biannual Black Narrative series. The reading is presented by The…
Singer and songwriter Ella Mai of 10 Summers and Interscope Records has released the single “100” as part of the rollout toward the album Do You Still Love Me?, with a Feb. 6 release. The track was produced by Mustard and Keanu Beats. The song focuses on commitment and honesty during the start of a…
Urban Magazine’s 2026 is off to a spectacular start, landing NCIS: Sydney’s beautiful Olivia Swann on the cover of our January issue. Beyond her role as supervisory special agent Michelle Mackey, who leads a US task force working with the Australian Federal Police, the English actress is also known for her appearances in “DC’s Legends…
Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Sunday at the 83rd annual ceremony in Beverly Hills, marking her first Globe win for her role in One Battle After Another. Taylor, 35, accepted the award during the early portion of the show hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly…
Dior announced this week that LaKeith Stanfield has been named a new ambassador for the collections envisioned by Jonathan Anderson. The choice says something specific about the House’s current direction. Dior is pursuing a modernity rooted in attitude, instinct, and a certain kind of individuality. Stanfield brings exactly that: a singular presence and a personal…
Savage X Fenty turns to mythology. For its Valentine’s Day 2026 campaign, Rihanna appears on camera as a contemporary Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. The imagery leans into presence, skin, and fabric. The set creates a palatial mood, with soft light, delicate textures, and a rich palette. The overall effect suggests a…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has asked Instacart to explain how it sets prices after a report found shoppers were charged different prices for the same grocery items. James sent a letter seeking details about Instacart’s use of algorithmic pricing and warning that the company may be violating New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act,…
Misa Hylton has spoken publicly after a New York judge dismissed the $5 million lawsuit she filed against Mary J. Blige, ending a legal dispute that strained a relationship that spanned more than 30 years. In a statement shared with Loren Lorosa, Hylton said the case affected her mental health and led her to reconsider…