Taylor Ardrey

USA TODAY • 2nd October 2025

On 'Abbott Elementary,' William Stanford Davis' Mr. Johnson serves laughs, life lessons

Similar to his "Abbott Elementary" character, William Stanford Davis knows what it's like to overcome a challenge.
Decades into his career, the veteran actor landed his notable series regular role on the hit ABC sitcom as Mr. Johnson, the zany and treasured school custodian known for his hijinks, witticisms, and conspiracy theories.

USA TODAY • 26th September 2025

This star went viral for her nontraditional pink wedding gown. Why the dress made waves

Rapper Monaleo's magical wedding had the internet abuzz, but it was her nontraditional wedding gown that captured people's hearts.

The Houston artist jumped the broom with her rapper beau, Stunna 4 Vegas, on Sept. 19, and she gave fans a digital front row seat by livestreaming the nuptials on TikTok.

USA TODAY • 24th September 2025

'Beauty in Black' stars on Kimmie's reign, Mallory's clapbacks, and 'wild' Part 2

In Tyler Perry's "Beauty In Black," two queens are in a power struggle to be the dominant force over the Bellaire empire.

Throughout Season 2, Part 1, viewers watch Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) ascend from being a casualty of a violent human trafficking operation in the underbelly of Chicago to becoming the wife of Horace (Ricco Ross), the head of an established haircare company.

USA TODAY • 5th September 2025

LL Cool J reflects on VMAs impact ahead of hosting: 'Melting pot of all kinds of music'

LL Cool J has been bringing the cool and captivating crowds with his voice for decades.

Following his epic six-minute medley at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed his hits "Going Back To Cali" and "Headsprung," the multihyphenate plans to bring the energy as the emcee for this year's celebration that captures the attention of different generations of music lovers.

USA TODAY • 7th August 2025

Will the Skims face wrap snatch your chin? Here's what experts say

Some medical professionals can't seem to wrap their heads around the hype of the latest Skims release.

Kim Kardashian's well-known shapewear brand released a $48 now sold out "Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap" that features "collagen yarns for ultra-soft support," targeting those who have an elaborate morning shed routine.

USA TODAY • 22nd July 2025

Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner: A look at memorable Theo moments from 'The Cosby Show'

The memory of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died this week at age 54, will live on amongst his loved ones and fans of his iconic performance as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

Warner reportedly drowned after being caught by a high current in the water while swimming near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, on July 20.

USA TODAY • 13th June 2025

'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' cast talk milestones, life ahead of show's OWN debut

Although "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" has ended production, its cast continues to find solace in the show's run, which technically is not over just yet.

USA TODAY • 12th June 2025

'BMF' stars La La, Da'Vinchi speak on Season 4: 'Bunch of action'

"See it, touch it, obtain it" and "womb to the tomb" are the codes that Meech (Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr.) and Terry (Da'Vinchi) live by.

USA TODAY • 6th June 2025

Jermaine Dupri on the key to a hit record, Quincy Jones and his 'tribute of all tributes'

When the illustrious music titan Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91 last November, Jermaine Dupri acknowledged him as someone who gave him "much more confidence about music and life.

USA TODAY • 23rd May 2025

'Beyond a club vibe': These viral parties start at 9AM in the morning and it's a 'Banger'

The early bird gets a tequila sunrise and an epic turn-up.

USA TODAY • 14th May 2025

Law Roach clears the air on Zendaya, Anna Sawai's Met Gala suits: 'Both looked great'

Law Roach has cleared the air about Zendaya and Anna Sawai's nearly identical custom outfits at the Met Gala, saying both actresses "looked great."

Roach touched on the red carpet faux pas during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. The longtime stylist to the 28-year-old "Euphoria" star and fashion it girl said there wasn't "any disappointment" on their end.

USA TODAY • 6th May 2025

City where 'Sinners' is set with no movie theater in early talks to hold public screening

Community leaders and officials in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" is set, are in preliminary talks to partner with studio executives to bring a public screening to the town that has no active movie theater.

USA TODAY • 29th April 2025

Beyoncé sings 'Renaissance' hits during Night 1 of 'Cowboy Carter' tour: See which songs

The first night of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour was a hoedown and "Alien Superstar" extravaganza.

During the concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, the Grammy-award-winning artist not only performed her hits from "Cowboy Carter," but she sprinkled in some songs from her seventh studio album, "Renaissance."

USA TODAY • 29th April 2025

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter three-hour tour opener delivered political moments, viral dance moves, more

Beyoncé brought her country music album "Cowboy Carter" to the stage, and it was a night full of family, politics, tradition — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful dancing.

Fans decked out in Western attire packed SoFi Stadium for opening night of the Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour on April 28.The album came out more than a year ago, and aside from a brief NFL halftime performance on Christmas Day, Beyoncé hadn't performed it live.

USA TODAY • 29th April 2025

Beyoncé shares sweet moments onstage with daughters Blue Ivy, Rumi on 'Cowboy Carter' tour

Blue Ivy Carter is back onstage alongside her mom, Beyoncé, at her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour. And her little sister, Rumi Carter, made an appearance, as well.

Blue took center stage for "America Has a Problem" early in the set list as the tour kicked off April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

USA TODAY • 28th April 2025

Beyoncé kicks off 'Cowboy Carter' tour in LA: Recap of her setlist, Blue Ivy and Rumi cameos, more

Finally, it was a real life boogie and a real life hoedown.Beyoncé took the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 to launch her long-awaited Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.

USA TODAY • 24th March 2025

'Like That': How one song escalated the Drake, Kendrick Lamar feud to what it is now

The music world stopped when fans heard Kendrick Lamar's emphatic verse on producer Metro Boomin and rapper Future's collaborative hit song, which was released on May 22, 2024.

USA TODAY • 19th March 2025

What does it take to complete the viral '75 Hard' challenge? Participants say discipline

Andrew Walls needed a reset.

He was overwhelmed with grief after the death of his 24-year-old younger brother last year. During that stressful period, Walls noticed he started gaining weight and wanted to make a lifestyle change.

USA TODAY • 7th March 2025

'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' star Patina Miller discusses season 4, her return as Raq

Patina Miller earned her respect as a fierce drug lord in the gritty streets of 90s-era Southside Jamaica, Queens, in STARZ's crime drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" and as an acclaimed actress and singer in real life.

USA TODAY • 24th February 2025

Q&A: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor speaks on Oscar-nominated film 'Nickel Boys' and why it matters

In the Oscar-nominated film "Nickel Boys," the warm embrace from Hattie (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) radiates from the screen, pulling the viewer deeper into the heart-wrenching story.

USA TODAY • 12th February 2025

These videos are bringing joy to the internet: Inside 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel

Where is the happiest place on daytime television? At “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where your favorite celebrities and public figures smile from ear-to-ear strolling down their personalized Spirit Tunnel, which has captured so many hearts online.

USA TODAY • 10th February 2025

Kendrick Lamar's flared jeans and other fashion moments from the Super Bowl halftime show

In the words of Kendrick Lamar: "You can't fake the influence." His alluring Super Bowl Halftime performance in New Orleans was monumental for hip-hop and the culture.

USA TODAY • 7th February 2025

Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne: The controversy over the Super Bowl halftime show explained

The hype for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show is real. Held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the California rapper will take the stage on Sunday Feb. 9.

USA TODAY • 14th January 2025

BET's hit show '106 & Park' could make a comeback for its 25th anniversary, CEO says

BET's "106 & Park," the hit daily countdown show that had R&B and hop music lovers glued to their screens in the early 2000s, could potentially make a comeback for its upcoming anniversary.