Halle Bailey reveals some of the biggest challenges in portraying Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” and says she’s still in disbelief she got the part.
Author: Rasha Ali, USA TODAY
Roy Wood Jr. rips into Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
White House Correspondents’ Dinner host Roy Wood Jr. (‘The Daily Show’) zeroed in on Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s departures from Fox News and CNN.
Nola Ade is the singer missing from your life. Here’s why her spin on Afro-soul is so unique
Nola Ade’s “Royal” is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. It explores themes of identity and draws from her experiences being Nigerian-American.
Sheryl Lee Ralph gives rousing speech at Essence’s pre-Oscar luncheon: ‘This is not late’
“I’m happy to be Black as I am,” Sheryl Lee Ralph said at Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood lunch. “I love every single thing that makes me Black.”
Rihanna, Blake Lively, Keke Palmer and how celebrity baby announcements are changing
The way the public is learning about celebrity babies is changing. Social media and an increased desire for privacy are some of the reasons why.
Joanna Gaines is ‘grateful for the forced rest’ following microdiscectomy surgery after back injury
Joanna Gaines had a a second microdisectomy after injuring her back in high school from cheerleading. She shared she’s “grateful” for the forced rest.
The world is silent on female genital mutilation (FGM). Race plays a role.
Female genital mutilation is tantamount to sexual assault and despite people’s religious and cultural traditions, experts say it needs to stop.
For Eid, the end of Ramadan, all LGBTQ Muslims want is acceptance, acknowledgement
As Ramadan comes to an end and Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, let’s not forget the LGBTQ+ Muslims.
What LGBTQ Muslims want you to remember during Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr
LGBTQ+ Muslims have a message to share as their community prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
‘We just want to be seen’: ‘Black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris, Anthony Anderson reflect on show’s legacy
After eight years on the air, ABC’s “Black-ish” is coming to an end. Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and the cast reflect on the TV show’s legacy.