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  There is a new trend where cast members of 90's TV shows join together, re-watch episodes of their shows, provide commentary, and sometimes share secrets! Check out two podcasts based on 90's Black TV Shows! 1. ReLiving Single ReLiving Single  is a YouTube podcast hosted by actresses Erika Alexander and Kim Coles where the castmates along with their guests re-watch episodes of the hit show Living Single (1993-1998) and react to them. Erika Alexander played the character Max, and Kim Coles played the funny, quirky character, Sinclair on the show. Some of the special guests included Yvette Lee Bowser, TC Carson (Kyle Barker),  Queen Latifah (Khadijah James), Chip Hurd (LaVerne Hunter), and more.  2. Welcome to the Family 2. Welcome to the Family is a podcast based on the TV show Family Matters (1989-1998)   on iHeartPodcasts hosted by Kellie Shanygne Williams (Laura Winslow) and Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel). Some of the special guests on the show include Dar...

Brandy and June's Diary at the NBA All-Star game So, it's Black History Month, and singer Brandy Norwood and the R&B group June's Diary sang The National Anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star game this past Sunday in Los Angeles, California. The group harmonized in the most soulful way and really made the song their own! Many social media users commented on how great the performance was. One YouTube user said, "OMG 😱 SHE BRANDIFIED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.. I’m weak!!!!! [sic]" Another user said, "I have never heard anyone sing it like this!!! Iconic!!! Wow!!!! Amazing[sic]." Brandy , also known as The Vocal Bible, and singer Monica completed "The Boy Is Mine Tour" at the end of last year. The 32-show tour featured other singers like Muni Long, Mya, and Kelly Rowland. Also, celebrities like  Patti LaBelle  and Ne-Yo made special appearances during the tour. Brandy is currently on tour promoting her new book,  Phases: A Memoir,  set to be rele...

Hey my blessed naturals! It's been a minute, but we're back! Little Sister Natural  is now a teen, and she's in high school now. I know...time flies. Here are some freestyle cornrows that her mom, Victoria , did in October 2024. This style took  2 1/2 hours. Castor oil was used to oil her scalp. Hair was added to the back for the bun to give it a boho look. I love this hairstyle especially the star on the side of her head! It's great if you're looking for kid or teen natural hairstyles. It's also great for adults! Have you tried a style like this on yourself or your child? Related Articles:  1BN Kids: Little Girl Natural Hairstyles (Part 1) 1BN Kids: Little Girl Natural Hairstyles (Part 2) 1BN Kids: Small Cornrow into French Braid and Rope Twist Styles

Samuel L. Jackson and Dominique Fishback from  The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey  Actress and writer Dominique Fishback star alongside Academy Award winner Samuel L. Jackson in the series The Last Days of Ptolemy Gre y on AppleTV+. The 6-episode drama is based on the novel by author Walter Mosley. It is about a 91-year-old man who lives alone and suffers from memory loss. After his nephew gets killed, he is faced with trying to solve his murder. Fishback, who plays a 17-year-old girl named Robyn comes into his life and changes it for the better.  Fishback shines on camera as the supportive character Robyn in 'Ptolemy Grey'. The dynamics between Ptolemy played by Jackson and Robyn are beautiful to watch. The juxtaposition between young and old make the show heartwarming and a must-see! Moments like Robin teaching Ptolemy about technology are hilarious! Dominique Fishback is an actress who is on the rise and killing it! The 31-year-old actress played in movies like  Projec...

Twenty-two year-old tennis player and powerhouse Naomi Osaka on the women's final at the US Open in Flushing, NY. Her opponent was Victoria Azarenka. The three sets were 1-6, 6-3, and 6-3. Osaka also won the Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2018. During this year's US Open, the tennis player stood up for racial injustice on the court by wearing black masks with white writing of the names of some of the Black people killed unjustly by the . The names included Breonna Taylor ,  Elijah Mcclain, Amaud Aubery , Trayvon Martin , George Floyd , Philando Castile, and Tamir Rice. Last night, the tennis player wore Kobe's #8 Laker jersey as a tribute to him and said that she does that after each game. She feels like that helped her win.  Two week ago, Naomi Osaka sat out the semifinals as a protest. Osaka, whose mother is Japanese and  father is Black said in a soc...

Updated 9.13.2020 - VIDEO LINK : Two weeks ago, many of us witnessed the historical Verzuz battle between Brandy and Monica that drew over 1.5 million viewers. Tomorrow, we get to witness a battle of two living legends: Gladys Knight vs. Patti Labelle. The battle will go down tomorrow and will broadcast from the Fillmore in Philly on IG LIVE and Apple Music at 5PM PT/ 8PM ET. Both singers have careers that span over a century! It's hard to say who will win this one, but we will be tuning in.  In two individual promo videos for the battle, the divas dished it out with their favorite dishes. Because the battle is on a Sunday, Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle revealed their Sunday dinners in preparation for the event. Patti topped off her dinner with her famous pies, and Gladys topped off hers with banana pudding. Both legends asked what the other was going to do.  We're ready!  Gladys Knight vs. Patti Labelle this Sunday! Bookmark this page to see the LIVE video tomorro...

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas recently shared the details on Instagram of her natural hair growth  and struggles, including the controversy surrounding her hair during her Olympic performances.  As a child, the 24-year-old said her hair was damaged due to the tight ponytails she had to wear to do gymnastics. Gymnasts are required to wear their hair back from their faces. This is to ensure that it does not get in the way of their view while they are performing. According to Gymnastics HQ , gymnasts also must not have any stray hairs sticking out either. Because of the tight ponytails, Douglas experienced breakage in the back of her hair and bald spots that she tried to hide with decorative clips.  The Olympian said she didn't even want to go to the gym because she was so embarrassed about her hair. She said, "I used to think: why can't I have healthy hair? Despite yet another challenge, I kept going. Fast forward to both Olympics and my hair was the topic ...