Last September, David Hopkinson, just installed as Newcastle’s chief executive, perched on a stool at a downstairs corner table in Shearer’s Bar at St James’ Park and between sips of zero alcohol lager, likened Eddie Howe to Bruce Springsteen. According to Hopkinson, Newcastle’s manager was “the Boss” and “the talent”. He conjured up an imaginary … Read more
Damian Davis’ “Hedges and Edges: Barbershops, Community Gardens” opens July 18 at the Southampton African American Museum, presented by the Hamptons Black Arts Council. Carlos Hernandez 2025 Storm Ascher has a reputation for wearing multiple hats: gallery owner, curator, artist, and community organizer among them. She has long championed the power of art to transform … Read more
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward says he is now mostly confined to a wheelchair, nearly a year after the death of his longtime bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. The 78-year-old rock legend shared his health update with his fans on Wednesday, announcing that he is “making myself public and transparent,” while clarifying that he has no plans … Read more
Chef Tommy Banks. Black swan While some chefs source ingredients from all over the world, Tommy Banks is interested in what’s in his own backyard. The chef grew up in Oldstead, a village in the north-east of England, and has built an entire career in the region, devoting himself to growing the best possible produce … Read more
This landmark exhibition traces the emergence of eight genres of black British music – from British rock and funk to grime – while rooting them in centuries of diaspora history. Photograph: © David Barry/V&A A graffiti-covered piano played by the captivating 1950s pianist Winifred Atwell, the first black British artist to top the UK charts; … Read more
Brittany Bell, mother of three of Nick Cannon’s children, has earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. While the achievement itself has drawn praise, it is the topic of Bell’s dissertation that has many people talking. Titled Black Fathering and the Experiences of the Adult … Read more
Despite weighing just over 6,000 pounds, the Navigator Black Label is powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 440 horsepower, a nod to Ford’s philosophy of reducing fuel consumption without sacrificing performance. Courtesy Lincoln The 2026 Lincoln Navigator Black Label is quite large for a consumer-market SUV. This is half of its identity in … Read more
Yvonne Force Villarreal. Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images The Museum of Modern Art became the hottest club downtown for one night only last Tuesday (June 2), as well Rebecca Black and Tinashe He performed back-to-back DJ sets during the museum’s annual party in the park. Most of the assembled guests enthusiastically embraced the theme, wearing … Read more
With 400 horsepower, the Aviator Black Label delivers muscle in a civilized package. Courtesy Lincoln One definition of irony in the automotive world is that the automaker famous for producing one of the most iconic sedans in history no longer makes sedans. This is the situation with Lincoln. The iconic Continental — a one-time backbone … Read more
Hair braiding, for the Black community, is more than just a beauty routine. It is a time that reflects generational traditions. For many Black mothers and their children, the act of braiding becomes less about the final style and more about strengthening the familiar bond. Mother braiding daughter’s hair. Photo Credit: Freepik.com “I learned to … Read more