Jaelani Turner-Williams
Jaelani Turner-Williams is a Los Angeles-based culture and lifestyle writer who’s written for BET, Genius, Rolling Stone and more. She was formerly executive editor of biannual publication Tidal Magazine. For Complex News, she writes about topics from entertainment to fashion and avidly researches attention-grabbing stories. Her recent work can be found at jaelaniturnerwilliams.com.
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Savannah James Hermès Incident Leads to Store Employee Being Fired
LeBron James' wife and her 'Everybody's Crazy' co-host April McDaniel detailed the snub on their podcast, which occurred during a trip to Milan.
KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza Announces Mental Health Hiatus: 'This Decision Wasn't Easy'
Laforteza announced a mental health hiatus from the girl group one day before their headlining set at music festival Head in the Clouds.
Funny Marco Swerves NBA YoungBoy's Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B Question: 'Don't Do This'
The comedian tried to redirect the question after being asked which of the two he would "prefer."
Amanda Seales Denies Issa Rae Jealousy, Says She 'Divested From Hollywood'
Seales called herself an "icon" for her decades of contributions to music and pop culture.
'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams Wins Mansion in Divorce Settlement — But Seeks More
It comes two years after the reality television star finalized her divorce from Simon Guobadia.
Charlamagne Tha God Says He Won't Be in Wendy Williams Docs: 'She Should Be Involved'
'The Breakfast Club' co-host is voicing his refusal to star in the Peacock and Netflix documentaries about Williams.
Joe Jonas Says Disappointing Solo Album Sales Led Him to Seek Therapy
The Jonas Brothers member recalled having panic attacks due to "high expectations of success."
Uniqlo Launches First Standalone Hijab Collection in Malaysia and Indonesia
The Japanese clothing brand debuts its first permanent hijab range in 12 colors later this month.
Angelina Jolie's Brother James Haven Comes Out as Gay in Emotional Letter
Joined by ex-wife, Romi Imbelli, just months after their divorce, Haven shared the news during a livestream.
Tyga Admits to Using AI on New Album, Calls it 'No Different' Than Auto-Tune
The rapper said there's "nothing wrong with using technology as a tool."
Inde Navarrette Wears Cartier to ‘Variety’s’ Power of Young Hollywood Event
The 'Obsession' star stacked Cartier rings, earrings and a white gold pendant for the occasion.
Soca Icon Denise Belfon Says Drake Helped Her Get Royalties for Sample Used on ‘Maid of Honour’
The vocals from the 1998 song "Work" were sampled on Drake's 'Maid of Honour' track "BBW."
Wyclef Jean Baffled Lauryn Hill With Mud Pie Eating Story: ‘They Thought I Was Capping'
The Fugees co-founder also shared how the childhood survival food gave him parasitic stomach worms.
Lil Wayne Allegedly Tried to Fly Out 'Teen Mom' Star Rachel Beaver for Tryst
Alleged texts show Beaver pursuing the five-time Grammy winner after his brief fling with former 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans.
Crown Royal and Juicy Couture Swap the Purple Velvet Bag for Y2K Velour Pouches
The limited-edition run reimagines the whisky brand's iconic velvet packaging as rhinestone-studded velour bags in peach, green, and pink.
ASAP Rocky Confirms Rihanna Is in the Studio 'Cooking': 'I’mma Get in Trouble For This'
"Yeah, I said it. Sorry, babe," Rocky said on 'The Jason Lee Show.'
Cardi B Joined by Quenlin Blackwell, Brooks Nader, and More in Old Navy’s Fall Denim Campaign
Along with a round-up of models including Paloma Elsesser, Brooks Nader and more, Cardi B fronts the 'Most Wanted Denim' campaign.
Mike Jones Says T-Pain Didn't 'Show Love' After "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" Feature
Mike Jones recalled appearing in T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" music video but T-Pain didn't appear in the "Cuddy Buddy" video.