This Month In Black Love: Weddings, Engagements And Other Sweet Moments That Made February Memorable

The trial of a music teacher accused of sexually assaulting eight teenage pupils at a series of secondary schools across Central Scotland began today with a claim from one ex-pupil that the peripatetic guitar instructor had told him to relax if he was struggling with a passage by having solo sex.

Police are investigating after vandals set fire to part of a Renfrew primary school last night.

Elton John has shared new dates for his final North American tour – tickets will be available here.The 11 new shows will take place between July 15 to November 20, with fresh stops in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ontario, South Carolina, California, Washington, British Columbia and Arizona.The tour ends with back-to-back performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. See a full list of his newly added live dates below.John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour has faced multiple postponements since kicking off in 2018, due to the pandemic as well as the singer’s hip injury.

West Lothian clubs had a less than stellar weekend in East of Scotland League Cup action.

A blushing bride, her husband and best man spent their wedding night in a jail cell after a rammy broke out.

David Letterman made his return to television to help Ellen DeGeneres navigate the end of . On Monday, the former host sat with his friend and offered her some sound advice on saying goodbye.  “I’m thrilled to be here, because anything I can do to help you in this moment, because it’s a bit emotional, I’m here for you, as I’ve always been,” Letterman told DeGeneres.Letterman, who ended his 30-year run as a late-night host in 2015, shared one thing he took away from his initial retirement.

Jada Pinkett Smith has spoken out for the first time after Chris Rock’s joke over her hair led to husband Will Smith slapping him on stage at the Oscars.In scenes which shocked the world, the King Richard star stormed to confront the comedian after he made a comment on her buzz cut, while presenting an award at the ceremony.The Scream 2 actress, 50, has kept quiet over the scenes ever since the drama kicked off on Sunday, but has now appeared to address what happened on Instagram.Taking to her social media page, Jada – who has been candid about her battle with alopecia – shared a quote with fans.‘This is a season for healing and I’m here for it,’ it read.Jada did not share a caption with the post, and has limited comments from followers below.Her post comes hours after Will issued an apology over the incident on his own page, explaining that his behavior was ‘unacceptable’, but that he found quips about Jada’s health ‘too much’.‘Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,’ he began a lengthy statement. ‘My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. ‘Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong.

rugby player after she tragically died after being injured during a match. Maddy Lawrence, who "proudly represented" the University of the West of England as a winger, sadly passed away in hospital this week on March 25.

actresses who are setting the standard today. TOPICS:  Aunjanue Ellis chante adams Cynthia Erivo ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Keke Palmer lashana lynch Marsai Martin Michelle buteau Nia Long nicole byer Niecy Nash Regina Hall Regina King Ruth Negga tessa thompson Tiffany Boone Uzo Aduba Viola Davis Wanda Sykes Zendaya

Simone Biles has said yes to the dress(es)! The Olympian revealed that not only has she chosen her dress for her wedding day, but she's chosen a second dress to go along with it. On Saturday, Biles posted two photos of herself at the Galia Lahav bridal shop in Los Angeles.

Simone Biles is a few jumps closer to saying “I do,” but first she said, “yes to the dress”! The 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist said two yeses to Galia Lahav bridal shop dresses in Los Angeles. The athlete took to social media to share the news with her fans. Biles, nicknamed the GOAT, posted a picture of herself holding a framed sign that read, “I said yes to the dress at Galia Lahav LA.”A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)As we previously reported, Biles got engaged to Jonathan Owens.

recently announced that she is engaged to her beau, NFL player Jonathan Owens. The couple spilled some piping hot tea about what the future looks like for them, including plans for kids down the line. During a Q&A with fans, Biles said, “So, I want two kids. He always says he wants a football team.” Owens may get his wish, because Biles didn’t give a hard no in response to his request.

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards has officially been kicked off!

NAACP Image Awards has officially been kicked off! As usual, this year's ceremony honoring people of color across television, music, literature and film is preceded by a week-long celebration, with five nights of virtual awards leading up to Saturday's live telecast.Hosted by returning emcee and seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, the ceremony will include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Morgan Freeman, Questlove, Tiffany Haddish, Zendaya and more presenting awards, while Samuel L. Jackson accepts the NAACP Chairman's Award and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project, receives the Social Justice Impact Award.The preceding non-televised nights will be hosted by actor and comedian Affion Crockett, with awards presented by Cory Hardrict, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Khleo Thomas, Lori Harvey, Wendy Raquel Robinson and more.

NAACP Image Awards has officially been kicked off! As usual, this year's ceremony honoring people of color across television, music, literature and film is preceded by a week-long celebration, with five nights of virtual awards leading up to Saturday's live telecast.Hosted by returning emcee and seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, the ceremony will include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Morgan Freeman, Questlove, Tiffany Haddish, Zendaya and more presenting awards, while Samuel L. Jackson accepts the NAACP Chairman's Award and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project, receives the Social Justice Impact Award.The preceding non-televised nights will be hosted by actor and comedian Affion Crockett, with awards presented by Cory Hardrict, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Khleo Thomas, Lori Harvey, Wendy Raquel Robinson and more.

Niecy Nash took to social media on Thursday to commemorate her Essence cover with wife Jessica Betts, as they became the first same-sex couple to appear on the magazine's cover.Nash, 52, and Betts, 42, are on the cover of the magazine's March/April 2022 issue embracing one another in a passionate pose.'Making H E R S T O R Y,' Nash wrote in an Instagram post. 'Thank you @essence for choosing The Betts as your FIRST same sex couple to cover [your] magazine!' The latest:Niecy Nash, 52, took to Instagram on Thursday with multiple posts commemorating her Essence cover with wife Jessica Betts, 42, as they became the first same-sex couple to appear on the magazine's coverBetts, a singer, wrote on her Instagram page, 'H E R S T O R Y Thank you @essence for allowing Love to win! First #SameSex couple to Ever grace the Cover.'The couple said in a joint statement on the social media site that their prayer was that they made a contribution 'to normalizing loving who you love out loud! 'We hope you find your voice and stand in your truth….

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts has gone according to plan. Each woman had sworn off relationships forever, ever—and yet on August 29, 2020, they wed in an intimate backyard ceremony in Ventura County, California. Heading to the airport two days later, the newlyweds were excited about their honeymoon, during which they hoped to kick-start a mutual dream of “making love all around the world.” They wanted to share their good news with the world, too.  “We always lead with our truth,” says Niecy (née Carol Denise Ensley; Nash is her first husband’s surname).

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 “Black Women in Hollywood” issue of Essence, becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the mag.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 «Black Women in Hollywood» issue of , becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the magazine.On the cover, Nash and Betts both pose topless, with the former looking at the camera as the latter lovingly cradles her face.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts are making history. The 52-year-old actress and her 39-year-old bride cover the March/April 2022 «Black Women in Hollywood» issue of , becoming the first same-sex couple to cover the mag.On the cover, Nash and Betts both pose topless, with the former looking at the camera as the latter lovingly cradles her face. In the accompanying interview, the women open up about their unexpected love story.«Not only was it challenging for me to realize I’m having feelings for a woman that I’ve normally had for a man... but it was compounded by the fact that this is my friend,» Nash explains.

NAACP Image Awards has officially been kicked off! As usual, this year's ceremony honoring people of color across television, music, literature and film is preceded by a week-long celebration, with five nights of virtual awards leading up to Saturday's live telecast.Hosted by returning emcee and seven-time NAACP Image Awards winner Anthony Anderson, the ceremony will include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Morgan Freeman, Questlove, Tiffany Haddish, Zendaya and more presenting awards, while Samuel L. Jackson accepts the NAACP Chairman's Award and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project, receives the Social Justice Impact Award.The preceding non-televised nights will be hosted by actor and comedian Affion Crockett, with awards presented by Cory Hardrict, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Khleo Thomas, Lori Harvey, Wendy Raquel Robinson and more.