N.W.A. Editor

Our favorites support our historically black colleges: Tyrese, Usher, Future and Jeezy donate to the United Negro College Fund

We already love them for their impeccable artistry, but now we can say we love them for supporting our very own HBCUs! Mainstream entertainers Tyrese Gibson, Usher Raymond, Future and Young Jeezy have each recently donated $25,000 to The United Negro College Fund while at the 33rd annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball!!! The men’s donations helped the organization to surpass their goal of $1 million.... Read More...

Issa Rae of HBO series “Insecure” celebrates Golden Globe nomination

Insecure fans celebrate as our girl Issa Rae gets a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination! Issa, the creator of Youtube series Awkward Black Girl, has turned HBO upside down in a major way while taking viewers on a journey in the day-in-the-life of a black woman just trying to get it right and find her way in a weird, confusing and frustrating world. The self-proclaimed "Awkward Black Girl" was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical Series for the hit series. ... Read More...

Let’s Get It On!!! Jamie Foxx gets the blessing by Marvin Gaye’s family to star in series

Playing a musician seems to be a breeze to singer and actor Jamie Foxx! He is now executive producing the story and also playing the character of Marvin Gaye in a new television series based on the late vocalist’s life. This series is the first to get the approval of Gaye’s family. According to Gaye’s son, Marvin Gaye III, the series “will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye's life story.”... Read More...

Lady Gaga gets real about her battle with PTSD in an open letter

This seems to be a season where many of our favorite celebrities are getting real with the effects that trauma has on our minds and emotions. Unfortunately, many stressful and and disturbing experiences can result in mental illnesses and disorders that several people are afraid and ashamed to discuss. Lady Gaga has broken yet another barrier by speaking about her experiences while living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read the open letter she wrote on her experience with this mental illness here. ... Read More...