Misty Copeland

Inspired by the recent protests against racism at the University of Missouri, scores of students at Ithaca College in New York decided to stage a walkout Wednesday demanding that the institution’s president, Tom Rochon, step down.

Among the honorees were Misty Copeland, Caitlyn Jenner, the U.S women's soccer team, family members and survivors of the Charleston Massacre, Reese Witherspoon, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Holmes and Cecile Richards.

"These women are teaching the world by example the healing strength of peace and unity" said Glamour of the Charleston, South Carolina survivors.

  Misty Copeland is set to be part of Glamour magazine’s “Women of the year” honorees. Joining Copeland in the issue is Caitlyn Jenner, Reese Witherspoon, 5 Women from the South Carolina Church Shooting, and more. Misty will be honored for continuously breaking barriers in the field of dance. Copeland: She became the first female African-American […]

Ballerina Misty Copeland has partnered up with writer Tracy Oliver to create a Dance Drama on FOX. According to sources, the untitled series will be centered around a group of vibrant dancers looking to make their way to the top sort of like Misty Copeland. Misty Copeland is the first African American principal dancer at […]

It’s no secret that Nene Leakes wants her own talk show. Now that she isn’t tied down to #RHOA, the former Georgia peach is free to make other TV appearances. While Tamar Braxton slays Dancing With The Stars, Nene filled in and Nene was doing THE MOST! Check out a clip from the show where […]

“It took 47-years and a hell of a lot of soul searching but today I finally discovered that my passion is ballet” Jimmy Kimmel said, all while wearing a pink tutu. He and his assistant, Guillermo, decided it would be a great idea to show off their dance moves for the city of Brooklyn and they enlisted […]

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As the newest principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland continues to spreads more of her “Black Girl Magic” to young dancers everywhere in…

Misty Copeland is currently promoting her new documentary, “A Ballerina’s Tale” about her historic role as the first African-American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She stopped by “The View” and gave some insight into her personal life, which includes her recent engagement to corporate attorney, Olu Evans. Congrats Misty, girl, he is […]

It’s hard not gush over Misty Copeland. A perfect example of talent, poise and strength, the ballerina continues to be one of our favorite celebs. On Tuesday night, while promoting A Ballerina’s Tale, she joined world-famous master cellist Yo-Yo Ma on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert to perform. While Ma played Bach’s Cello Suite No.2, Copeland […]

In this special edition of the NewsOne Top 5 we take a look at the top stories in culture, media and entertainment during a summer that gave us plenty to talk about and debate.