Celebrity Life
How Late Chadwick Boseman Was Honored During Oscars 2022 Nominations
A lasting legacy. Chadwick Boseman was celebrated during the nominations ceremony for the 2022 Oscars nearly two years after his death. When Phylicia Rashad announced the nominees for Actor in a Leading Role on Tuesday, February 8, she acknowledged the late Black Panther actor, who was posthumously given a nod in the same category last […]
Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About This Luxury Makeup Brand
Hollywood can’t stop buzzing about these products! To kick off Black History Month, A-listers are supporting some amazing Black-owned brands. Rosario Dawson cofounded Studio 189, a company that employs women in Ghana and creates both sustainable jobs and fashion. The clothes aren’t just something to feel good about purchasing — you’ll also feel like a […]
How Public Enemy Taught a Generation Black History
With 1990's Fear of a Black Planet, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and the band built a lasting monument to the extraordinary richness of the African-American experience
What to Watch in Honor of Black History Month — and All Year Round
Time to watch and learn. In honor of Black History Month, Us Weekly shares our recommendations for what shows and films to watch this February — and all year round. Director and writer Ava DuVernay is behind not one, but two projects listed below, as a powerful Black storyteller whose films demand attention. In 2016, […]
Top Picks! Viola Davis Shares TV and Book Choices for Black History Month
She knows what she’s talking about! Viola Davis is well-versed in the entertainment industry, so Us Weekly will take her recommendations anytime. But the fact that February is Black History Month makes her latest list even more special. The Oscar winner, 56, is sharing her favorite books and TV shows exclusively with Us for the […]
Shirley Chisholm’s Newly Unearthed ‘Do Women Dare?’ Speech Is Just as Relevant Today
50 years ago, Chisholm became the first Black woman to run for president. Here, her speech on liberation is reprinted for the first time
Nordstrom Turns the Spotlight on Black-Owned Brands for Black History Month
The series builds on the company's latest commitments, which include diversity and inclusion targets to hit by 2025.
Music at Home: 15 Great Punk Songs by Black Artists
From Bad Brains to the Roots, punk has a long history of black artists redefining the genre
How Trailblazing Chef Patrick Clark Changed the Story of Modern American Dining
At the Odeon, he brought fine dining skill to a more casual setting in a way that took New York by storm.
How Game-Changing Fashion Designer Willi Smith Reshaped the Way the World Dresses
Before there was Supreme or Off-White, there was the visionary Black designer's WilliWear.
Music at Home: Behind the British Invasion
10 classic songs by black artists that were covered by British Invasion bands, from the Beatles to the Stones