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Gabby Samone, an American Idol Season 23 finalist and artist with a growing online following, will release her first single, “Complicated,” on Friday, Jan. 16. The song will be available on all major digital streaming platforms through BMG. The release follows a year that brought increased attention after Samone’s run on American Idol and a…
The United Kingdom has named Idris Elba a knight as part of the New Year Honours. At 53, the actor born in Hackney, London, can now officially be called Sir Idris Elba. It’s a highly visible distinction, one that reaches far beyond film and television. The wider public associates him with roles that have become…
A Give inKind campaign has been launched to support former elementary school teacher Lisa Bonaparte-Jackson, who said she was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. In a statement shared on the fundraising page, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., soror said her life has shifted to frequent medical appointments, radiation treatments, and…
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…
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…