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Black Is The New Black 2021
The Black Music Artists Who Made Us Move In 2021
Ineye Komonibo
Dec 16, 2021
Entertainment
CL Is Already The Future Of Music —
ALPHA
Is Just The Cherry On Top
Natalie Morin
Dec 13, 2021
Unbothered
Proof That Black Women Music Artists Gave Us The Soundtrack To 2021
Taiia Smart Young
Nov 23, 2021
Unbothered
Lil’ Kim, The OG Queen Bee, Opens Up About BET’s
Trap Q...
Hip-hop has always been a safe haven for those who went searching for tenderness in a world that had none to offer. Hidden between perfectly-poised paragra
by
Iman N. Milner
Somos Latinx
Collaborating With Abusers Is Wildly Profitable for Latinx Artist...
Puerto Rican singer Farruko is on top of the world. His eighth studio album La 167, released on October 1, is already platinum—no doubt buoyed by massive
by
Verónica Bayetti ...
Entertainment News
Tinashe Lets Go Of The Past With A New Album & No Limits
After years of being limited by other people’s expectations, Tinashe is finally soaring on her own.
by
Sarah Osei
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Somos Libres
Black Women Carry Reggaetón’s Foundation; Let’s Ensure They Reign...
“Our music, regardless that we have more feminine presence, is still ruled by the guys,” Ivy Queen, beloved Puerto Rican reggaetón pioneer and host of
by
Ecleen Luzmila Ca...
Unbothered
What Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ Means To The Young, Black & Queer: A C...
In May 2019, I went home to Columbus, Ohio to visit my mother. It was her 60th birthday, but I didn’t just come home to celebrate her. I was also there t
by
Amber J. Phillips
Entertainment
Britney Is Not Just Her Conservatorship — Let’s Celebrate H...
For as long as I can remember, Britney Spears has been releasing music. There’s not many artists that I’ve grown up with like that; I have clear memori
by
Eilish Gilligan
Somos Latinx
R&B en Español Is on the Rise, but Who Gets to Have Visibility?
R&B en Español is dominating the Latin American music industry. This year, Kali Uchis’ smooth vocals on “Telepatía” debuted in the top 10 of Bi
by
Jennifer Mota
Entertainment
Mj Rodriguez Takes The Mic For Her Next Act As Michaela Jaé
She made history as the first trans woman to be nominated for a major acting Emmy — but she’s more than just a label. The Afro-Latinx actress, singer,
by
Ariana Romero
Somos Latinx
Jhay Cortez Steps Into The Spotlight With
Timelezz
For years, Jhay Cortez paid his bills by making music for other artists. He was one of the masterminds behind J Balvin’s record-breaking album Vibras in
by
Frances Solá-Sant...
Unbothered
Give The New Generation Of Black Pop Girls Some Time — They’...
On Sunday, September 12, MTV celebrated 40 years of music and music videos at its annual Video Music Awards. The event featured highly anticipated performa
by
Ineye Komonibo
Entertainment
Lorde’s New Album Is Making Everyone Feel Old
Kind of like a prettier Jesus, Lorde has risen. Four years after releasing the critically acclaimed Melodrama, the singer has returned — not with divine
by
Natalie Morin
Entertainment News
What You Need To Know About R. Kelly’s Trial That’s B...
This story contains discussion of sexual violence. Please proceed with care. On August 18, singer and producer R. Kelly will finally face trial for a litan
by
Natalie Morin
TV Shows
Party Like Manhattan’s Elite With The New
Gossip Girl
by
Natalie Morin
Entertainment News
Britney Spears’ Dad Is Finally On His Way Out Of Her Conservatorship
In a surprising and sudden development in Britney Spears’ ongoing conservatorship battle, her father has finally decided to step down from her conservato
by
Natalie Morin
Entertainment
Beyoncé Promised That
B7
Is Coming & I’m Choosing To...
It’s been two long years since Beyoncé dropped new solo music, and she knows that you’re tired (but like, in the best way possible) of playing
by
Ineye Komonibo
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Music
Sorry, But After
The Bachelorette
I Do Not Want To Hear ...
The August 9 finale of Katie Thurston’s season of The Bachelorette was, in many respects, going well. She had just spoken her truth on her ex, Greg G
by
Natalie Morin
Entertainment
Shari Silver Has No Regrets About The “Last Time”
Welcome to The Drop, Refinery29’s home for music video premieres. We want to shine the spotlight on women artists whose music inspires, excites,
by
Ineye Komonibo
Entertainment
We’ll Be Getting Access To Aaliyah’s Catalogue Soon —...
The tragic death of Aaliyah in 2001 left a massive gap in the music industry and in pop culture as a whole. But what ultimately made the singer’s death e
by
Ineye Komonibo
Music
Taylor Swift Made Her Way To The Olympics (Sort Of)
Taylor Swift has officially made her Olympics debut. Well, kind of. Listen, would I believe it if the pop star, on top of everything else, somehow managed
by
Natalie Morin
Music
Hold On To Your Bodices —
The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical
Since Netflix’s Bridgerton first steamed up our TV screens last December, the series has inspired more than just horny dreams and season 2 theories.
by
Natalie Morin
Somos Latinx
Bad Bunny Left His Mark On Music: Now He’s Giving Young People Th...
Global recording sensation Bad Bunny might be taking a pause on releasing new music (though the overachiever recently released a surprise collaboration wit
by
Brenda Barrientos
Pop Culture
DaBaby Is Apologizing (Again) For The Homophobic Rolling Loud Ran...
In Hollywood, problematic stars are unfortunately often given nine lives even after saying and doing terrible things. But every once in a while, “cancel
by
Ineye Komonibo
Somos Latinx
It’s About Time We Talk About Rosalía & Latinidad
Catalonian songstress Rosalía Vila Tobello, who has graced the covers of Elle, W, and Vogue Mexico, grew up in the landlocked Spanish town of Sant Esteve
by
Michelle Santiago...
Unbothered
DaBaby’s “Apology” Proves He’s Not Really Sorry For Homophobic Co...
After days of backlash for making homophobic comments on stage, rapper DaBaby offered an “apology” — and it’s not a good one. If you were hoping fo
by
Tayo Bero
Music
Despite Using “Ignorant” Racial Slur, Morgan Wallen S...
Country singer Morgan Wallen gave his first interview since he was caught on video using an offensive racial slur in February. On the July 23 broadcast of
by
Natalie Morin
Entertainment
Kanye West’s
Donda
Listening Party Featured Reunions...
For quite some time now, rap icon Kanye West has been teasing his official comeback to music after a brief break, and the new era of Yeezy is finally upon
by
Ineye Komonibo
Entertainment
Sha’Carri Richardson Shines In New Kanye West Collab
Sha’Carri Richardson is not fading into the background anytime soon. After the Olympic track star was removed from this year’s roster after testing pos
by
Sydney Clarke
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