10 Facts You Must-Know About the Met Gala

The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of fashion. -Andre Leon Talley Every year we gather together to rate our favorite looks and debate whether or not the current year was better than the last. Yet, there's so much mystery that surrounds the event. What makes the Met Gala so special? What goes on…

ByKayla BraithwaiteMay 2, 20220Comments

Entertainment

The Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All Time

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and we are excited about this year's halftime show. With A-list talents like Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Snoop Dogg, we know this performance will be one for the books. Yet, we can't help but reminisce about some of the best Super Bowl halftime shows over the years.…

ByShannon TaylorFebruary 13, 20220Comments

Art and Culture Lifestyle

Happy National Barbie Day! A Brief History of Black Barbies

It’s National Barbie Day! To celebrate, we compiled a brief history of the start of Black Barbies ? Enjoy! Barbie was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel. According to stories, Ruth saw her daughter playing with paper dolls and became inspired to create a real-life product. On a trip to Germany with…

ByEndíaMarch 9, 20212Comments

Entertainment Lifestyle

Happy Black History Month: 10 Facts About Josephine Baker!

Josephine Baker was an international celebrity and a pioneer in Black film history. Born in St. Louis, MO in 1906, Josephine Baker was an American-born Parisian entertainer who symbolized vitality and freedom in her performance. Baker performed in segregated black vaudeville throughout the early 1920s. The Chicago Defender and other black press hailed her as “The…

BySubmissionsFebruary 17, 20211Comment

Entertainment

#AriesSeason: The Most Iconic Fire Signs of All-Time

It's Aries Season! Aries are one of the most creative and talented zodiac signs, from the Queen of Soul to Pharrell. Here is a list of celebrities who do the fire sign proud. Aretha Franklin The legendary Queen of Soul was born was born on March 25. It is because of the late singer…

ByKiara ManningApril 1, 20190Comments

Entertainment Movies

15 Celebrity Doppelgangers Who Would Be Right For Future Iconic Biopic Movies

In Hollywood, a Biopic can be a tricky thing to pull off, especially when it comes to portraying a legend. Biopics such as Selena and Straight Outta Compton prove that the right casting can go a long way. Here at MEFeater, we have cast 15 doppelgangers who would be right for iconic movies. 1. Dreezy as Missy Elliott Missy Elliot has been an…

ByKiara ManningApril 1, 20181Comment

Entertainment

Diana Ross Will Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at The AMAs

Queen of Motown, Diana Ross will receive the American Music Award of Lifetime Achievement at the 2017 American Music Awards, Dick Clark Productions and ABC announced. "I have endless memories of all the years that I have appeared on the American Music Awards," Ross stated in a press release. "It started with Dick Clark and The…

BySheri-kae McLeodOctober 23, 20170Comments

Fashion Interview Music

#MEFeature: Meet MAAD – The Singer, DJ, and Model Taking Over!

It’s not every day that you come across a triple threat. Usually, entertainers like Beyonce and JLo get bestowed with that title. Although the term is usually associated with celebrities who can act, sing, and dance, Mefeater interviewed to a different kind. Rising star MAAD is bringing her own version of multi-talented skills to the…

ByMelinda FakuadeAugust 4, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Mary J Blige, Solange Knowles, and Chaka Khan Headline the 2017 Essence Festival in New Orleans!

Essence has announced the initial lineup for the 2017 Essence Festival Concert Series in New Orleans featuring headliners Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige. The 23rd annual event will take place June 30-July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Artists confirmed to perform at the nightly Essence Festival concerts over Fourth of July weekend at the…

BySheri-kae McLeodDecember 17, 20160Comments