Entertainment

Lil Nas X Conquered Pop On His Own Terms

Lil Nas X was going to be a one-hit wonder. This much seemed obvious to me. “Old Town Road” had all the makings of a fleeting career. A half-rap, half-country novelty hit about a lean-drinking cowboy who’ll ride ’til he drops, made viral through savvy promotion on TikTok and Twitter, buoyed by controversy over whether it should qualify for Billboard‘s country charts, then sent into overdrive by a remix featuring the “Achy Breaky Heart” guy — it was more a meme than a song, a joyous joke adults and children alike could be in on. Continue reading Lil Nas X Conquered Pop On His Own Terms →

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Dr. Sian Proctor has made history as the first Black woman to serve as a pilot of a spacecraft when SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Mission launched on Wednesday.

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Sian Proctor becomes first Black woman to pilot spacecraft with SpaceX launch

By Marconja Zor, The Grio

Dr. Sian Proctor has made history as the first Black woman to serve as a pilot of a spacecraft when SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Mission launched on Wednesday. Continue reading Sian Proctor becomes first Black woman to pilot spacecraft with SpaceX launch →

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Here’s How to Tell in Less Than 1 Minute Whether You’ve Made a Great First Impression, Backed by Science

By Jeff Haden

Making a great first impression is supposed to be fairly simple. Smile. Make eye contact. Listen more than you speak. Ask questions about the other person. Continue reading Here’s How to Tell in Less Than 1 Minute Whether You’ve Made a Great First Impression, Backed by Science →

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan announced that he will donate $1 million to the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting to help diversify newsrooms.

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Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand donating $1M to help diversify newsrooms

BY OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN, The Hill

Basketball legend Michael Jordan announced that he will donate $1 million to the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting to help diversify newsrooms. Continue reading Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand donating $1M to help diversify newsrooms →

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Line judge Maia Chaka signals during the game between the Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 12 in Charlotte, N.C. Chaka made history as the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game.

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Maia Chaka Is The 1st Black Woman To Officiate An NFL Game

By Dana Farrington NPR

Maia Chaka has made history as the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game. Continue reading Maia Chaka Is The 1st Black Woman To Officiate An NFL Game →

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The Blueprint: A Conversation with Christian Wise Smith, Esq.

By Santura Pegram

(SP) – Tell people a little about Christian Wise Smith…who you are, how it all began, and what you’ve accomplished so far in life? Continue reading The Blueprint: A Conversation with Christian Wise Smith, Esq. →

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In New York, Eight Young Bipoc And LGBTQ+ Artists Take Over The Subway

By Virginia Lowman, MTV

During a chaotic year that has laid bare the divisive inequities within our society, music and art have often served as universal entities to ground us, tell our stories, and provide a sense of escape. Continue reading In New York, Eight Young Bipoc And LGBTQ+ Artists Take Over The Subway →

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Zendaya in a nude dress on the red carpet

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Zendaya Opened Up About Refusing To Have Her First Kiss On Camera And Keeping Her Dating Life Private A Day Before The Photos Of Her And Tom Holland Kissing And Meeting Her Mom Went Viral

By Ellen Durney, Buzzfeed News

Ever since Tom Holland blew up the internet last week by seemingly confirming his rumored relationship with Zendaya, fans have been dying to know more about the Spider-Man duo. Continue reading Zendaya Opened Up About Refusing To Have Her First Kiss On Camera And Keeping Her Dating Life Private A Day Before The Photos Of Her And Tom Holland Kissing And Meeting Her Mom Went Viral →

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Michael K. Williams in ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ Hbo/Kobal/Shutterstock

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Boardwalk Empire’s Michael K. Williams Dead at 54

By Riley Cardoza, US Weekly

Michael K. Williams has died at age 54, Us Weekly confirms. The late actor was found by a relative in his Brooklyn apartment on Monday, September 6. Continue reading Boardwalk Empire’s Michael K. Williams Dead at 54 →

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The Rock, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Dot together in promo picture for Netflix movie Red Notice

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RED NOTICE Starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds is coming to Netflix!

An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the top FBI profiler (Dwayne Johnson) and two rival criminals (Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds), there’s no telling what will happen. Continue reading RED NOTICE Starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds is coming to Netflix! →

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Careers

It’s Official: Promoting From Within is The Best Approach

By Jeff Haden

While it might occasionally be true that a great leader can lead anywhere, hard skills definitely matter. Continue reading It’s Official: Promoting From Within is The Best Approach →

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The Types of Government Contracts & What You Need to Know

When it comes to running your small business, one of the greatest assets you can acquire to help you succeed is a government contract. Continue reading The Types of Government Contracts & What You Need to Know →