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Celebs Celebrate ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ – Eva Marcille & Candiace Dillard-Bassett — BEEN WORTHY

My Black is Beautiful and Gold Series, the official hair care partners of Black Panther, teamed up with Marvel to give VIPs in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta a preview of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Hosted in Washington by Candiace Dillard-Bassett (Bravo, “Real Housewives of Potomac”) at Regal Gallery Place and in Atlanta by Eva Marcille Sterling (“The Rickey Smiley Morning… Celebs […]

11/18/2022
Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-winning Actor, Dies at 67 — TIME

LOS ANGELES — Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. The Emmy-winner, whose videos turned him into a social media star during the pandemic, was 67. “The world is definitely a much… Leslie […]

10/25/2022
#OliviaNewtonJohn, singer & actress has passed away at 73! [Details] — The Gamutt || WebMag

Sad news to report…. Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully… #OliviaNewtonJohn, […]

08/09/2022
Happy Birthday to The Voice: 15 Photos Of Whitney Houston’s Beauty — Hot 107.9 – Hot Spot ATL

Source: Michael Zagaris / Getty When it comes to icons in music, very few could hold a candle to the late great Whitney Houston! Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, Houston began singing as a child in church. She eventually became a background vocalist in high school. After becoming a teen model in 1981, she became… Happy […]

08/09/2022
Luminary Actress Mary Alice of ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle’ Dies — The Urban Daily

Source: ABC Photo Archives / Getty Legendary actress of the stage and screen, Mary Alice who is best known for her roles as Leticia “Lettie” Bostic on NBC‘s A Different World and as Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle, died Wednesday in New York City, according to the NYPD. Her age is disputed… Luminary […]

07/30/2022
One Million Americans Have Died From COVID-19. Here Are Some of Their Stories — TIME

One million people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S. Each death was more than a number: It was a lost parent, child, partner, or other loved one. The pandemic has affected us all, but certain groups have suffered disproportionately throughout it. TIME spoke with three people who lost family members to the same devastating… One […]

05/18/2022
Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning Duo The Judds, Dies at 76 — TIME

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Naomi Judd, whose family harmonies with daughter Wynonna turned them into the Grammy-winning country stars The Judds, has died. She was 76. Her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to… Naomi […]

05/01/2022
‘Good Times’ Actor Johnny Brown Has Died — The Urban Daily

Source: Jason Merritt / GettyJohnny Brown made his mark in the industry via his role as building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the hit series Good Times after establishing himself as a singer. According to one of his children, Brown suddenly passed away after going into the hospital for a routine checkup. The Hollywood Reporter shared… ‘Good […]

03/05/2022
Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Has Passed Away At Age 73 — HelloBeautiful

Source: Richard Bord / Getty Sad news in the fashion industry today as it’s just been reported that legendary French fashion designer, Thierry Mugler, has died. He was 73 years old. The designer’s team announced his passing earlier today on Instagram, sharing a black square to his personal profile that explained the tragic news. The… Fashion […]

01/23/2022
Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley Dead at 73 — Been Worthy

Andre Leon Talley – former Vogue creative director and Editor-at-Large has passed away at 73. The Black fashion community and the fashion industry at large mourn the death of Andre Leon Talley. He was a beacon of hope as the most prominent example of an African American person who successfully navigated the trenches in an […] […]

01/19/2022