Tyla Gets Candid About Identifying as Both Black and 'Colored' Following Backlash: 'I Know Who I Am'

Tyla for ‘British Vogue’.Photo:Rafael Pavarotti Rafael Pavarotti Tylais confident in her identity.In a new cover story interview withBritish Vogue, the South African singer, 23, opened up about identifying as both Black and “colored” in response to backlash from some fans who previously took offense over her use of the latter term due to its negative connotations.The controversy was sparked whena TikTok video Tyla posted in 2020referring to herself as a “colored South African” resurfaced three years later, and some viewers pointed out the historic use of the term in the United States to negatively describe Black people.

Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez Announce Their Breakup 7 Months After Their Viral Meet-Cute

Gabriella Gonzalez (left) and Tyler Bergantino.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage The couple, who went viral for their meet-cute online in June 2024, announced their breakup on their respective TikTok accounts on Jan. 2. He added that a “breakup in the public eye is new” for him and “amplifies everything” but wanted to let everyone know because they’ve “been involved from the very beginning in Miami.” “You’ve cared for us and supported us,” he continued.

Tyler James Williams Reveals What Matters to Him More Than Looks While Dating in His 30s (Exclusive)

Tyler James Williamsis schooling everyone on his dating interests. TheAbbott Elementarystar, 32, reveals during aPEOPLE in 10interview the holistic trait he’s looking for in a potential romantic partner. “I grew up in Hollywood, so how you look doesn’t really matter as much [because] out here everybody’s pretty — it’s not a flex,” says Williams, who initially rose to fame starring inEverybody Hates Chrisfrom 2005 to 2009. He adds that he’s searching for somebody whom he can be proud of “the decisions they made and the life they built for themselves.

Tyler James Williams Was 'Ready' to Direct His FirstAbbott ElementaryEpisode: 'I'd Rather Work with Kids Than Adults' (Exclusive)

Tyler James Williamsknows how to juggle quite a few hats!In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in 10, theAbbott Elementarystar, 32, opened up about directing his first episode of the Emmy Award-winning comedy, which airs on Feb. 5, and the unexpected challenges he faced with the job."[It was] very difficult. I don’t recommend it," he said of acting and directing at the same time. “It’s a lot to split your brain, I think, and to focus on not only telling the story, but what your piece is to play in telling that story.

Tyler Perry 'Has Been Taking Care' of 'House of Horrors' Turpin Family, Oprah Winfrey Says: 'He Is the Quiet Good Samaritan'

Tyler Perry, the Turpin family.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David-Louis Turpin/Facebook Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David-Louis Turpin/Facebook Tyler Perryhas been doing good for theTurpin familybehind closed doors, according toOprah Winfrey. During thePaley Honors Fall Galaat the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Winfrey, 70, spoke of Perry’s charity work as he was honored with The Paley Honors Award for his landmark achievements in media. “Tyler saw that special, and he reached out, and until this moment, no one has known that Tyler Perry has been taking care of those now almost grown children, making sure they have the financial, the psychological and the emotional support to grow themselves forward,” she continued.