Allison Samuels is a senior writer at Newsweek. Her work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, O, Essence, and Vibe. She’s also the author of Christmas Soul, published by Disney/Jump at the Sun, and Off the Record (Harper Collins/Amistad).
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Whitney’s Final Bow
Sparkle’s producers on Houston’s bittersweet role. MORE
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Famous Exes in the Spotlight
The former wives of stars like Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, and R.... MORE
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Rodney King’s Struggle With Demons
Six weeks before he died, King shared his lingering fears about racism and his hopes for the future... MORE
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Gwyneth Needs to Apologize
Gwyneth Paltrow carelessly used a racial slur on Twitter last week. Why hasn’t she said sorry? MORE
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Whitney’s Family Cashes In
Just months after the superstar’s death, her relatives are using the singer to boost themselves and... MORE
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Michelle Obama’s Beyoncé Crush
There’s nothing wrong with the first lady saying she’d trade places with a pop star she admires and... MORE
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VH1’s Succession Drama
Allison Samuels talks to cast and crew of “Single Ladies” about life after Stacey Dash. MORE
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Mary J. Blige’s Film Debut in Rock of Ages
She's picking up the mic yet again--but this time Mary J.... MORE
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Blacks Back Barack on Gay Marriage
African Americans who oppose gay marriage are reconsidering their beliefs, thanks to Obama’s shift. MORE
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The Beat(ing) Goes On
A student band member’s death exposes the secret hazing rituals that can plague historically black... MORE
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Whitney's Private Hell
A drug-using family. Heartbreaking dysfunction. Why no one could save Whitney Houston from herself. MORE
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Rodney King’s Legacy
Twenty years after the L.A.... MORE
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My New Prime-Time Saviors
‘Scandal’ and ‘Styled by June’ present a more balanced type of black woman, says Allison Samuels. MORE
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Michelle’s Friendship Secrets
The first lady has no use for frenemies—and neither should you.... MORE
