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‘Bridgerton’ heartthrob leaves show, breaks hearts

News that “Bridgerton” heartthrob Regé-Jean Page would not be returning to the Netflix hit show for season 2 set the internet aflame recently.

‘Scoop There It Is!’ Nicci Carr now a star for GEICO

“French vanilla, rocky road, chocolate, peanut butter, cookie dough. Scoop, there it is. Scoop, there it is. Shaka-laka-chaka-laka-chaka-laka.”

Rapper DMX remains on life support

Supporters and family of the rapper DMX chanted his name and offered prayers Monday outside the New York hospital where he remains on life support.

Eddie Murphy, LeBron James feted during 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards

Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color.

Pharrell’s cousin shot and killed by Virginia Beach Police

Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams said Monday night that his cousin, Donovon Lynch, 25, was killed by police during a chaotic night of violence in the oceanfront city last Friday.

Celebrating 103

Juliette Stephens Hamilton doesn’t mind telling her age. At 103, it’s a reason to celebrate.

Comedian Micah ‘Bam-Bamm’ White celebrates 25 years in the business with benefit show

For two and a half decades, Micah “Bam- Bamm” White has been using his comedic talent to contribute to the Richmond community.

Pandemic art: Prettying up the walls for Zoom calls

If you’ve been watching experts and commentators appearing on television from their homes, their increased attention to decor might look familiar: In the early days of lockdown, they, like many of us, sat in front of blank white walls, while …

Illinois city 1st in U.S. to offer Black residents reparations

Using tax money from the sale of recreational marijuana, the Chicago suburb of Evanston has become the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.

Beyonce makes history with 28th Grammy Award; whole family wins, too

Queen Bey is the Queen of the Grammys now.

Want to be in an opera?

Local performing arts company RVA Baroque is hoping plenty of people with talent do.

Diversity Richmond and Virginia Pride to merge

Diversity Richmond and Virginia Pride are merging.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview stirs racial introspection among Brits

Explosive allegations by Meghan Markle, the duchess of Sussex, that she faced racist attitudes from both the royal palace and the media in the United Kingdom have sent ripples of shock around the world. But they came as no surprise …

VUU to host virtual symposium March 12

The Virginia Union University Office of Government and Community Relations is hosting a virtual symposium, “Our America: The Reality Check 2021,” at 6 p.m. Friday, March 12.

Don’t expect side-splitting comedy in ‘Coming 2 America’

Nothing wrong with a little nostalgia. But if you’re looking for a comedy revelation, “Coming 2 America” isn’t it.