Black Miss Americas Reunite to Reflect on Their Historic Wins
*At the recent National Urban League Conference’s Women of Power Awards, six of the nine Black Miss Americas gathered for the first time to celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary. Vanessa Williams, the first Black woman to win the title, joined her fellow winners via video message to reflect on the significance of their historic wins. […]
Vanessa Williams Recalls Johnny Carson’s Joke About Her Making Miss America History
*When Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman crowned Miss America in 1984 at age 20, she gained national attention. While many praised her as a role model and celebrated her historic win, she also faced a barrage of racist comments and death threats. Williams, now 61, recalls talk show host Johnny Carson mocking her […]
Vanessa Williams Launches Own Label, First Album in 15 Years! – Releases First Single ‘Legs (Keep on Dancing’ | WATCH
*Vanessa Williams, the legendary star of stage, screen, and the music scene is dancing into the next phase of her dazzling career with a series of professional high kicks. She’s formed her own recording label, Mellian Music set up her first publishing entities, and signed a joint venture agreement with Mod Squad, LLC, which is […]
Wait. That’s Who?! Vanessa Williams Shares Makeup-free Selfie, Fans Compare Her to ‘Skeletor’ | LOOK
*Vanessa Williams posted a makeup-free selfie on Facebook and captioned the photo: “No filter… No energy.” Some fans are shocked that the 60-year-old former beauty queen appears to be aging badly while others are convinced she used an aging filter. As Sandrarose.com reports, one person tweeted: “There’s no way this can be Vanessa Williams aging […]
Jody Watley Welcomes Vanessa Williams to ‘The Jody Watley Show’ on SiriusXM’s The Groove July 9
*Music icon Jody Watley welcomes Vanessa Williams as a guest to “The Jody Watley Show,” on SiriusXM’s The Groove, Channel 50. Tune in on July 9th and catch the Vanessa Williams interview on The Jody Watley Show. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. She has […]
Missy Elliot Teases New Music – Ludacris is A Proud Girl Dad – Vanessa Williams Discusses Turning the Big 6-0 & More | PicsVideos
*Webbies, it’s that time again. Check out what we snatched for Social Heat. Ludacris stopped by ABC’s “The View” and shared some tidbits about his little ones, as well as, his adult child. Luda said he loves being a girl dad (aww). The “Fast and Furious” franchise actor said he has to parent every child […]
Jillian Hervey, Daughter of Vanessa Williams, Is In a Neo-Soul Band Called Lion Babe
*Many music fans may not be familiar with the Neo-Soul group Lion Babe or that one of its members is the daughter of actress-singer Vanessa Williams. The group’s lead singer is Jillian Hervey, 33, daughter of Williams and her ex-husband Ramon Hervey. Lion Babe is comprised of Jillian, the vocalist, and record producer, Lucas Goodman. […]
Vanessa Williams’ Miss America Scandal Turned Into Limited Series
*Vanessa Williams was stripped of her Miss America crown in 1984 after Penthouse published nude photos of her without her permission. Now the scandal is set to be unpacked in a forthcoming series for Sony TV. “This project is incredibly personal to me,” Williams told Deadline. “There are so many inaccurate and untrue accounts of […]
Vanessa Estelle Williams (‘Candyman’) On ‘Black Horror’ | WATCH
*Yesterday, the “Candyman” returned to terrorize theaters in the thrilling sequel to the 1992 film and as of this time of this posting on Saturday (08-28-21) at, 9am it was winning the weekend box office race with $21 million. This “Candyman” follows a young couple living in the heavily gentrified Cabrini Green of Chicago, Illinois. […]
Vanessa Williams Flaunts Flawless Bikini Body at 58 [PHOTO]
*Vanessa Williams took to Instagram this week to show off her fit figure in a white bikini. The Hollywood icon captioned the photo, “Are we doing bikini shots in our early 50s? Ok.” One Instagram user responded, “When you look like this! YUP!” Check out the image below. READ MORE: Vanessa Williams Recalls Backlash to Her […]
Vanessa Williams Criticized for Performing Black National Anthem at PBS 4th Of July Event [VIDEO]
*Vanessa Williams has come under fire over her Fourth of July performance of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black National Anthem, during a PBS special. Williams performed the song on PBS‘ A Capitol Fourth program on Sunday. She told the Associated Press on July 2: “It’s in celebration of the […]
Vanessa Williams Recalls Backlash to Her Miss America Win, Nude Photo Scandal
*Emmy-nominated Vanessa Williams opened up to Page Six about how she was able to bounce back from the public backlash following the Miss America scandal in the ’80s. Williams became the first Black woman to win the crown in 1983 but when Penthouse Magazine published unauthorized nude photos of her, she was forced to resign […]
Vanessa Williams Received Death Threats From Black People Over Miss America Win
*Vanessa Williams made history as the first Black Miss America but she said the milestone was met with harsh criticism from the Black community. Speaking to on A&E’s The Table is Ours podcast, Williams said “I was not seen as a 20-year-old, who is a junior in college. I was seen as a symbol but […]
Vanessa Williams Received Death Threats After Crowned First Black Miss America
*Vanessa Williams is an acclaimed actress, who has appeared on television shows, in film productions and stage plays for more than three decades. As a songstress and recording artist, she has enjoyed many hit records, such as “Dreamin’,” “Save the Best for Last,” and “Colors of the Wind,” among others. And in the world of […]
Vanessa Williams: Actress Clears Up Confusion Surrounding Her Name [VIDEO]
*When the trailer for the new “Candyman” movie dropped, fans of the Black horror film were thrilled to see actress Vanessa Williams reprising her role of Anne-Marie in the cult classic. But when media outlets began to report on the buzz surrounding the film, they incorrectly added a middle initial to Vanessa’s name. As reported […]
