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Editor’s Picks showcases the week’s most impactful stories—curated to inform, inspire, and honor Black legacy. Each feature reflects the voices, moments, and narratives shaping our culture and community.

These highlighted stories will feature a dynamic mix of entertainment, legacy, features, lifestyle, and trending news that resonates with our audience.

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Entertainment Breaks

Returning for another year of embracing Black talent, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is gearing up for its 57th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 28 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

With preparation comes the excitement of those nominated across several categories, including film, television, music and other forms of art.

Three-time Grammy-winning, Houston-raised rapper Megan Thee Stallion has demonstrated her versatile range once again.

From owning franchises to selling out stadiums, the superstar stays booked and busy, landing collaborations with Dunkin’ and becoming the franchise owner of a new Popeyes location in Miami Beach.

Third time’s a charm, especially for a highly anticipated album from R&B singer Ella Mai.

The Grammy-winning artist announced she will release her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?, on Feb. 6, 2026, marking her long-awaited return to music and the beginning of a new era shaped by growth and self-reflection.

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Around the Block

Around The Block Spotlight is a celebration of Black excellence in every corner of the community. This section spotlights media trailblazers, entrepreneurs, artists, actors, activists, volunteers, and more—amplifying the voices shaping culture and driving change. We honor the legacies of prominent Black leaders while shining a light on the rising stars building tomorrow’s legacy today.

By: Jaide Edwards, Entertainment Writer

For Milana Brown, a 24-year-old Georgian, media is about making an impression, not only about flashy lights and red carpets.

From high school TV segments and school talent competitions to red carpets and live-streamed interviews with prominent figures in the industry, Brown has gained popularity as "DH Barbie". She is making a name for herself in the media industry by taking risks and seizing opportunities rather than waiting for them to present themselves.

“I’ve always had a thing for being in the spotlight,” Brown said. “That’s just always been me. But I’ve also always had a love for people. So growing up, I was always in talent shows, modeling, dancing—always in some type of spotlight, always being recorded or on a stage.”

Brown's media career started in earnest at South Cobb High School when she and a friend, Aaliyah, were given their own program on Eagles TV, the school's YouTube channel, by her audio-video technology instructor, Aisha Davis. With its cheeky title, "And That's Just That on That," the show grew popular among peers.

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