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Kehlani has confirmed she’s split from YG on a new track. The 24-year-old singer and the rapper marked Valentine’s Day last Friday, Feb. 12, 2020, with a duet entitled “Konclusions” but it’s unlikely the pair will be collaborating again soon as they’ve called time on their relationship. Kehlani released a new song “Valentine’s Day (Shameful)”…

The tranquil Valentine’s Day atmosphere inside of Kandi Burruss’ restaurant in suburban Atlanta degenerated into chaos and bloodshed when an unidentified man walked in and shot three people. Police say a man walked into Burruss’ Old Lady Gang Restaurant on Camp Creek Parkway in East Point, Georgia, and shot another man. The gunman also shot…

With appearances in Knives Out, Sorry to Bother You, and the FX Network series “Atlanta,” LaKeith Stanfield is emerging as one of Hollywood’s top leading men. Stanfield stars as Michael Block in the Universal Pictures romance film The Photograph. which hit theaters on Valentine’s Day with a soul-stirring and passionate performance, Stanfield reveals a side of…

Valentines Day Movies

This Feb. 14, lovers around the globe will celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone. For some, it means a night out with dinner and flowers, while others prefer to keep their celebrating close to home. Although the number of romantic films featuring Black actors isn’t as abundant as other genres, there are some standouts…

R&B singer Sammie stopped by Reality Check to wish his fans a happy Valentine’s Day. He talked about his EP, Send Nudes, and why he is excited to be a part of the 2020 Millennium Tour with Omarian, Pretty Ricky, Ashanti, etc.

Wendy Williams believes that gay men should have a dress code. During “The Wendy Williams” on Feb. 13, Williams was speaking about Galentine’s Day before making the statement. Galentine’s Day is usually viewed as a celebration between female friends on the day before Valentine’s Day. Williams warned gay men against participating in Galentine’s Day because…

Lil Rel The Photograph

After appearing in megahits like Bird Box and Get Out and a celebrated HBO comedy special, actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery continues to emerge as that voice of reason everyone needs, including in his latest role in The Photograph. The big-screen romantic drama also stars Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams, Rob Morgan and Y’lan…

Actor Y’lan Noel says his role in the upcoming romantic drama The Photograph shows a softer side of love— something that isn’t always captured in Black-led love stories. The Photograph examines a passionate love affair that results after a chance meeting between Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael (LaKeith Stanfield). However, their seemingly predestined path began…

Rihanna is poised to spend Valentine’s Day in a way that will surely please her fans. The 31-year-old star — who reportedly split from long-time boyfriend Hassan Jameel in January — has revealed she’s set to spend the big day in the recording studio working on her long-awaited new album, R9. Asked about her Valentine’s…

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Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield are teaming up to co-star in an upcoming romantic film. The “Insecure” actress is set to star alongside the Get Out actor in the upcoming romantic drama set for release on Valentine’s Day in 2020, which Stella Meghie will direct. The film, The Photograph, will center on intertwining love stories in the past and…

Apparently, Lyfe Jennings’ girlfriend did not like her Valentine’s Day gift. This is what the famed R&B singer said as he tried to laugh off the beating he took from his unidentified significant other on a day devoted to love and romance. On Valentine’s Day, Jennings — born Chester Jermaine Jennings 40 years ago —…

Kanye West hired a popular singer to perform a private Valentine’s Day concert for his wife Kim Kardashian West. The 38-year-old reality star hailed her spouse as the “best husband” for his “thoughtful” gesture. She shared photos and clips of the jazz musician, Kenny G, playing saxophone for her in a sparsely-decorated room in their Hidden Hills mansion. One…

It’s Valentine’s Day, the day of love. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson started the holiday off by sharing a heartfelt video of all the reasons he loves his wife Ciara. Wilson decided to take part in the current social media hashtag challenge #greatestlove. Laying down on the couch he shared three reasons why Ciara is his #greatestlove.…

Valentine’s Day is known for setting the tone in a relationship and nine times out of ten, the expectations on both sides are very different. Stores are packed with roses, stuffed animals and candy, while jewelry stores are running television ads non-stop. All this works to get women excited and unfortunately, often does the opposite…

The biggest night in music, the 61st annual Grammy Awards, took place on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. Rolling out caught up with celebrities on the red carpet and they shared what Black love means to them, the correlation between love and music and their plans for Valentine’s Day.

For many divorced, widowed, or single Black women, Valentine’s Day can be a sad reminder of love lost or love never found. It can almost feel like you are trying to survive the holiday, instead of enjoy it. V-Day, and the days leading up to it are usually filled with teddy bears, chocolates and an…

Kylie Jenner has dropped some serious hints to her boyfriend Travis Scott — with whom she has 11-month-old daughter Stormi — that she wants sparkly jewels as a gift when Valentine’s Day rolls around next month, as she said diamonds are much better than pearls. In a video posted to her YouTube channel on Friday, Jan.…

Kanye West returned to Instagram with a nine-hour posting spree in which he shared images of famous couples. The “Famous” rapper deleted all his social media accounts last May but he returned to the photo-sharing website on Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb, 14, 2018 to share a tribute to his wife, Kim Kardashian West. His…

They are already one of the most adored and admired couples in Black America. And their union’s survival through the whirlwind of the White House for eight years has only endeared them to us even more. Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle shared poignant and powerful Valentine’s Day messages on social media with…

Dr. Uju Mbamalu of, Total Care Endodontics & Microsurgery, P.C., has the perfect remedy for an unforgettable memorable Valentine’s Day kiss. The Nigerian-born, Harlem-raised New Yorker, made saving teeth and preserving smiles her life’s focus. She says, “I am grateful for the opportunity to do so while strengthening my local roots and availing myself as a friendly…