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Usher Raymond and Chris Brown are teaming up for The R&B Tour and we’re sending one lucky winner to experience it live in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, September 5!

Source: ABC News / Screenshot There’s an old bit from the 1986 standup special “Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met” in which Williams discusses the crazy gun culture in the United States (because, yes, it’s been a problem for a long time). “It’s in the Constitution! You have the right to bear arms or the right to arm bears. Whatever you want to do!” Williams quips.

Source: Courtesy / pgLand This year, America celebrates its semiquincentennial. However, Black Americans’ patriotism is still complicated. As our freedoms continue to be challenged by an administration determined to hold on to power at any cost, the fight continues. In the playlist below, we highlight songs that honor the resilience of the Black American experience. From the Civil Rights movement to today, Black voices continue to shape the conscience of our culture.

Sanaa Lathan faced years of rejection before her breakthrough roles, highlighting the challenges Black actresses face. Lathan advocated for herself, from learning basketball for a role to addressing unresolved trauma through therapy and sobriety. Keke Palmer and Lathan discuss the importance of representation, rest, and breaking generational patterns of overwork.

The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon us, and we’re certain cookouts and indoor hangs are happening all across the nation. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’ve got a handy cocktail guide for your 4th of July celebrations. I currently reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and I can assure you, I will not be going outside until the sun goes down. With temps over 100 degrees across the region, it’s impossible to find relief.

Embrace at-home hospitality with intentional, connection-focused gatherings over pricey nights out. Elevate your beverage game with a Bartesian for bar-quality cocktails and mocktails. Keep the party comfortable and pest-free with practical yet stylish outdoor solutions. Source: NataliaAlkema / Getty Honey, it’s giving high-end lounge vibes right in your own backyard. Grab your list, and let’s get into the move for this summer.

OWN is announcing two new creator-led series for ladies looking for a glow-up and the singles still searching for “the one.” BOSSIP can exclusively confirm that the network is premiering Glow Up in 5, hosted by Zoe Spencer, premiering July 21 across the network’s digital platforms, followed by Dating Download, hosted by Kendra G, on July 29.

The Chi explores shifting alliances, dangerous relationships, and the legacy of the long-running Black drama. Nuck's complicated history and questionable actions may finally catch up to him before the series ends. The panel praises the show's nuanced storytelling on masculinity, queerness, community, and chosen family. The Chi has officially returned for its eighth and final season, and Lena Waithe’s deliciously diabolical southside series isn’t holding back.

Grab your passports and prepare for another round of drama, laughs, and Angela & Marcus messiness because Tyler Perry is officially bringing back one of his most beloved franchises. Source: Courtesy / Netflix This time, the couples are trading snowy Colorado cabins for the stunning backdrop of Lake Como, Italy. Check out first look photos of Why Did I Get Married Again? as Perry and Taraji P. Henson spill the tea about the sequel. According to Netflix, Why Did I Get Married Again?

Brand founder Maekaeda Gibbons created BSB to incorporate aromatherapy into everyday self-care through naturally derived fragrances. Event featured signature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a surprise performance by rapper Lady London before a lively New Orleans-style parade. Guests received custom-painted fragrance bottles and matching scarves, leaving the event feeling 'like that girl'.