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Halloween Movies To Watch During Cuffing Season
Source: evgenyatamanenko / Getty Spooky season and cuffing season overlap in the most perfect way. It’s the time of year when the nights get colder, the vibes get darker, and the urge to cozy up with someone (or a solid blanket) is undeniable. We thought it was only right to put together a list of 15 Halloween movies to watch during cuffing season inside.
25 Black Coming-Of-Age Movies That Define the Culture
Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Black coming-of-age movies have always been about more than growing up. They are about figuring out who you are while navigating family, friendship, first love, heartbreak, identity, culture and everything happening around you. Check out these 25 Black coming-of-age movies that define the culture. For generations, these movies have given us characters who felt familiar.
Stormi Steele Is Expecting Baby No. 2 After Surprise Reveal
Source: Courtesy of Stormi Steele / OWN Congrats are in order for Stormi Steele! The Belle Collective: Birmingham star and Love & Marriage: Huntsville alum is expecting her second child with her husband, Canvas Beauty COO Courtney Beasley. Source: YNOT iMages / @ynot_images The couple announced the news Sept. 25, revealing that they are expecting a baby girl in early 2027. And when we say surprise, we mean SURPRISE.
What’s Black On Netflix In October 2026
Source: Netflix / Netflix October is bringing more than spooky season to Netflix. If your watchlist needs Blackness, nostalgia, comedy, drama and star power, the streamer has a lineup arriving. Check out what’s Black on Netflix this month inside. From a beloved coming-of-age classic to a Tyler Perry favorite, returning television staples and new projects, there is something for practically every kind of viewer.
25 Black Coming-Of-Age Movies That Define the Culture
Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Black coming-of-age movies have always been about more than growing up. They are about figuring out who you are while navigating family, friendship, first love, heartbreak, identity, culture and everything happening around you. Check out these 25 Black coming-of-age movies that define the culture. For generations, these movies have given us characters who felt familiar.
What’s Black On Netflix In October 2026
Source: Netflix / Netflix October is bringing more than spooky season to Netflix. If your watchlist needs Blackness, nostalgia, comedy, drama and star power, the streamer has a lineup arriving. Check out what’s Black on Netflix this month inside. From a beloved coming-of-age classic to a Tyler Perry favorite, returning television staples and new projects, there is something for practically every kind of viewer.
The 15 Best ‘Love Jones’ Quotes
Source: Archive Photos / Getty Some movies give us romance. Love Jones gave Black love a language. Check out 15 Love Jones movie quotes that still say so much about Black love inside. Released in 1997, the Larenz Tate and Nia Long classic captured the complicated space between attraction, friendship, vulnerability, timing, and the terrifying possibility of actually falling for somebody.
Stormi Steele Is Expecting Baby No. 2 After Fertility Journey
Source: Cassidy Sparrow / Getty Congrats are in order for Stormi Steele! The Belle Collective: Birmingham star and Love & Marriage: Huntsville alum is expecting her second child with her husband, Canvas Beauty COO Courtney Beasley. Source: YNOT iMages / @ynot_images The couple announced the news Sept. 25, revealing that they are expecting a baby girl in early 2027. And when we say surprise, we mean SURPRISE.
The 15 Best ‘Love Jones’ Quotes
Source: Archive Photos / Getty Some movies give us romance. Love Jones gave Black love a language. Check out 15 Love Jones movie quotes that still say so much about Black love inside. Released in 1997, the Larenz Tate and Nia Long classic captured the complicated space between attraction, friendship, vulnerability, timing, and the terrifying possibility of actually falling for somebody.
25 Black Coming-Of-Age Movies That Define the Culture
Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Black coming-of-age movies have always been about more than growing up. They are about figuring out who you are while navigating family, friendship, first love, heartbreak, identity, culture and everything happening around you. Check out these 25 Black coming-of-age movies that define the culture. For generations, these movies have given us characters who felt familiar.
Baby Blessing! Stormi Steele Expecting Second Child Naturally After Starting Surrogacy Process, Says Surprise Pregnancy ‘Blew’ Her Away
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Stormi Steele Is Expecting Baby No. 2 After Surprise Reveal
Source: Courtesy of Stormi Steele / OWN Congrats are in order for Stormi Steele! The Belle Collective: Birmingham star and Love & Marriage: Huntsville alum is expecting her second child with her husband, Canvas Beauty COO Courtney Beasley. Source: YNOT iMages / @ynot_images The couple announced the news Sept. 25, revealing that they are expecting a baby girl in early 2027. And when we say surprise, we mean SURPRISE.
20 Black Movie Soundtracks Just As Good As The Movie
Source: Frank Trapper / Getty Let’s be real. Some movies gave us more than memorable scenes and quotable lines. They gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments all on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks that were just as good as the movie. From slow jams that had us in our feelings to rap anthems that instantly transport us back to a specific era, Black cinema has consistently understood the assignment when it comes to music.
20 Black Movie Soundtracks Just As Good As The Movie
20 Black Movie Soundtracks That Were Just As Good As The Movie These movies gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks just as good as the movie. Published on 09/29/2026 Source: Frank Trapper / Getty Let’s be real. Some movies gave us more than memorable scenes and quotable lines. They gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments all on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks that were just as good as the movie.
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates - From A Hottie To An Angel
Source: Amiri / Amiri Thee Hot Girl coach is celebrating another accomplishment: being booked for a famed fashion show that she says is a “dream come true.” Billboard reports that Megan Thee Stallion will perform at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles. She will be joined by KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, and Tate McRae, giving the show an all-women performance lineup. And if Megan’s reaction is any indication, this booking is a BIG deal for the Houston rapper.
20 Black Movie Soundtracks Just As Good As The Movie
20 Black Movie Soundtracks That Were Just As Good As The Movie These movies gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks just as good as the movie. Published on September 29, 2026 Source: Frank Trapper / Getty Let’s be real. Some movies gave us more than memorable scenes and quotable lines. They gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments all on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks that were just as good as the movie.
20 Black Movie Soundtracks Just As Good As The Movie
Source: Frank Trapper / Getty Let’s be real. Some movies gave us more than memorable scenes and quotable lines. They gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments all on their own. Check out 20 Black movie soundtracks that were just as good as the movie. From slow jams that had us in our feelings to rap anthems that instantly transport us back to a specific era, Black cinema has consistently understood the assignment when it comes to music.
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates - From A Hottie To An Angel
Source: Amiri / Amiri Thee Hot Girl coach is celebrating another accomplishment: being booked for a famed fashion show that she says is a “dream come true.” Billboard reports that Megan Thee Stallion will perform at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles. She will be joined by KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, and Tate McRae, giving the show an all-women performance lineup. And if Megan’s reaction is any indication, this booking is a BIG deal for the Houston rapper.
10 Captivating Candles For A Cozy Home This Fall
Source: Rawpixel / Getty Fall has a way of making us want to slow all the way down. Give us a soft blanket, something warm to sip, our favorite playlist and a few hours at home with our favorite Fall candle and suddenly staying in feels like the ultimate luxury. Check out the best Fall candles for a cozy home inside. While seasonal decor can certainly help set the mood, nothing transforms a space quite like the right candle. This is where candlescaping comes in.
20 Black Voice Actors Behind Your Favorite Cartoon Characters
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Before we knew their faces, we knew their voices. Check out 20 Black voice actors behind some of your favorite cartoon characters. Some of us spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, repeating every catchphrase and singing every theme song, never realizing that some of the voices coming through the television belonged to actors we already knew and loved.
‘A Different World’ Revival Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner
If you thought A Different World was just bringing back the nostalgia at Hillman, think again. The Netflix revival is serving up legacy, family secrets, and one emotional callback to The Cosby Show that has fans looking at Deborah’s (second) love interest, Ellington, with a wave of nostalgia. Source: Paras Griffin/ Michael Buckner Ellington, played by Vincent Jamal Hooper, enters the series as a student and teaching assistant who gets close to the reboot’s lead, Deborah Wayne.
The Cast Of Juice: Where Are They Now?
More than 30 years later, Juice remains a cult classic. To honor and celebrate the film, here’s where the cast of Juice is today. Published on September 28, 2026 Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty More than 30 years later, Juice remains one of those movies that instantly transports fans back to the early 1990s. To honor and celebrate the film, here’s where the cast of Juice is today. Released in 1992 and directed by Ernest R.
From A Hottie To An Angel: Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates Being Booked For The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show–My Dream Has Finally Come True’
A big swirling bucket of the latest rumors, celebrity news and Hollywood gossip. The premier celebrity gossip app. The only apps that gives you a comprehensive real time celeb news stream. Gossip Bucket aggregates and streams the latest gossip news and headlines from the top sources in one place.
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates - From A Hottie To An Angel
Source: Amiri / Amiri Thee Hot Girl coach is celebrating another accomplishment: being booked for a famed fashion show that she says is a “dream come true.” Billboard reports that Megan Thee Stallion will perform at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18 in Los Angeles. She will be joined by KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, and Tate McRae, giving the show an all-women performance lineup. And if Megan’s reaction is any indication, this booking is a BIG deal for the Houston rapper.
‘A Different World’ Revival Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner
If you thought A Different World was just bringing back the nostalgia at Hillman, think again. The Netflix revival is serving up legacy, family secrets, and one emotional callback to The Cosby Show that has fans looking at Deborah’s (second) love interest, Ellington, with a wave of nostalgia. Source: Paras Griffin/ Michael Buckner Ellington, played by Vincent Jamal Hooper, enters the series as a student and teaching assistant who gets close to the reboot’s lead, Deborah Wayne.
The Cast Of Juice: Where Are They Now?
More than 30 years later, Juice remains a cult classic. To honor and celebrate the film, here’s where the cast of Juice is today. Published on 09/28/2026 Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty More than 30 years later, Juice remains one of those movies that instantly transports fans back to the early 1990s. To honor and celebrate the film, here’s where the cast of Juice is today. Released in 1992 and directed by Ernest R.
20 Black Voice Actors Behind Your Favorite Cartoon Characters
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Before we knew their faces, we knew their voices. Check out 20 Black voice actors behind some of your favorite cartoon characters. Some of us spent Saturday mornings watching cartoons, repeating every catchphrase and singing every theme song, never realizing that some of the voices coming through the television belonged to actors we already knew and loved.
The Cast Of Juice: Where Are They Now?
Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty More than 30 years later, Juice remains one of those movies that instantly transports fans back to the early 1990s. To honor and celebrate the film, here’s where the cast of Juice is today. Released in 1992 and directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, Juice followed four Harlem friends as they navigated friendship, ambition, poverty, and the pursuit of respect.
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