As a Black female voice in media, Ananda Lewis’s impact broke many invisible barriers, challenging stereotypes and paving the way for the generation that followed.

In October 2024, the trio sat down to discuss both Sidner’s breast cancer diagnosis and Lewis’ with the correspondent undergoing traditional treatment while the former television personality opted for a more holistic approach.

The MTV VJ was at peace with her decision to treat her cancer in a more holistic way instead of following her doctor's advice.

Ananda Lewis, the beloved and trailblazing former Teen Summit and TRL host, died on June 11, 2025, after a brave battle with metastatic breast cancer, and BOSSIP is paying homage to the original It Girl.

Ananda Lewis was one of MTV’s best personalities in the late 1990s. After pursuing her own hosting career in the 2000s, she became an advocate for women’s health when she was

Kelly Rowland paid tribute to Ananda Lewis after the MTV trailblazer passed away at 52 following her breast cancer battle.

"Ananda could sit down and have a dope ass intelligent conversation with you where she could rock out, from Obama to Lil' Kim to whatever."

"They just couldn't believe that they were talking to someone so young." Black Film Festival spotlights Black storytelling with a made-in-Miami film Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee's humble beginnings will be told through the film,