Nationwide — Toxic, the wildly relatable dark romantic comedy from Cinnamon Brown Entertainment, is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon. Written and produced by Eric Brown and directed by […]
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Season 2 to Launch of "Super CJ," a Black Boy Superhero Series, But Funding is Needed to Produce 25 Episodes
Nationwide — Yaba Baker, the creator and CEO of Just Like Me TV, is excited to announce the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to raise $150,000 for Season 2 of […]
Tyler Perry Defends Exploiting Black Women's Trauma in His Films Including "Straw"
Nationwide — Tyler Perry addresses criticism over how he portrays African American women in his films, including his latest Netflix release, Straw. He says his work reflects real struggles and […]
Black-Owned Safari Tour Company in Tanzania Celebrates Its 100th Customer with Unforgettable Mother-Daughter Adventure
Nationwide — Visit Tanzania4Less, a premier Black-owned safari company, proudly announces a significant milestone: hosting its 100th customer last month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing exceptional, affordable […]
Ananda Lewis, Former MTV Talk Show Host, Dies at 52
Nationwide — Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ and talk show host, has passed away at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed her death in a […]
Early 2000s R&B Group B2K to Reunite for Concert Tour After 7 Years
Nationwide — R&B icons B2K are reuniting for a 2026 tour, with all four original members, Omarion, J‑Boog, Lil’ Fizz, and Raz‑B, set to perform across North America and select […]
Kanye West Legally Changes Name for the Second Time, Now Goes by "Ye Ye"
Nationwide — Kanye West has legally changed his name for the second time. After becoming “Ye” in 2021, new business documents filed in California now show his name as “Ye […]
Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson Reunite After 18 Years, First Time Since "Dreamgirls"
Nationwide — Eighteen years after dazzling audiences together in Dreamgirls, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson reunited on a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show for the first time since […]
Jamie Foxx Tears Up During BET Awards Speech, Reflects on Near-Fatal Stroke
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, […]
R. Kelly Says Nazis Are Trying to Kill Him in Prison, Files Emergency Motion to Be Released
Nationwide — R. Kelly claims his life is at risk in prison and is asking for immediate release. His legal team says a murder plot involving prison staff and the […]
Diddy's Lawyers Seek Mistrial Again, Judge Says "No" For the Second Time
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs asked for a mistrial again, claiming prosecutors used false testimony about an alleged balcony incident involving a friend of Cassie, and knew it wasn’t true. […]
Khaby Lame, TikToker Worth $20 Million, Detained By U.S. Immigration at Las Vegas Airport
Nationwide — Khaby Lame, who has more than 162 million followers on TikTok and made more than $20 million from the platform in 2024 alone, was briefly detained by U.S. […]
R&B Singer Kenny Lattimore's Son Graduates From College
Nationwide — K.J. Lattimore, the 22-year-old son of renowned R&B artists Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is officially an HBCU graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree […]
Coco Gauff Makes History, Becomes Youngest American to Win French Open Since Serena Williams in 2002
Nationwide — In a thrilling display of resilience and grit, 21-year-old Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic […]
Black Track Athlete From California Loses Gold Medal Because She Over Celebrated
Nationwide — Clara Adams, the 16-year-old African American track athlete from Salinas, California, who recently won the 400-meter sprint at a state championship, had her gold medal taken away after […]
Judge Warns Diddy to Quit Staring, Making Faces at Jurors or He'll Be Banned From Courtroom
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs was warned by the judge of his case to stop making faces at jurors during his trial or he could be kicked out from the […]
Barbados Welcomes Back Sisters & Friends: A Powerful Fusion of Culture, Sisterhood, and Support
Nationwide — When Connie Portis, founder of Sisters & Friends, returned to host the 19th women’s getaway—and the second on the island of Barbados—it began with a resounding affirmation of […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Publicly Calls Out Cardi B, Asks Her to Join Target Boycott
Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant, who is leading a national boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its diversity and inclusion efforts, publicly invited Cardi B to support the […]
Black Female College Softball Player Makes History as the First to Sign a $1M NIL Deal
Nationwide — NiJaree Canady, a 22-year-old African American woman, has become the first college softball athlete to sign a million-dollar NIL deal. She moved from Stanford to Texas Tech and […]
Founders of Pretty Brown Girl Launch Historic Collegiate Chapter at Florida A&M University
Nationwide — Pretty Brown Girl, a national movement committed to uplifting and empowering girls and women of color, proudly celebrates the historic chartering of an official collegiate chapter at Florida […]
Walter Mosley Featured at 19th Annual Austin African American Book Festival
Nationwide — The Austin African American Book Festival announces its 19th annual celebration of Black literature and culture, themed “Our Stories, Our Voices,” featuring acclaimed author Walter Mosley. The main […]
Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Has Sadly Died After a Brief Illness. He Was Only 70 Years Old
Nationwide — Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70 after a brief illness, his family confirmed. He passed away early Saturday in Los Angeles, where relatives gathered to […]
Black Author Makes History, Simultaneously Releases His 9th and 10th Books
Nationwide — Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, an accomplished author, educator, and activist, has released his ninth and tenth books, Black Self-Love Spoken Word and Reparations, a two-part collection that captures the […]
NBA YoungBoy Pardoned by Trump Before Prison Release, Concert Tour
Nationwide — President Donald Trump has granted rapper NBA YoungBoy a full pardon, weeks before his scheduled release from prison in July 2025. The decision clears his record and allows […]
The Girl Friends®, Inc. Grants $30K to Innocence Project at 90th Annual Conclave in Boston
Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated, awarded its National Project funds to Innocence Project in the amount of $30,000 in support of landmark and groundbreaking work exonerating wrongly convicted people […]
Kid Cudi Testifies That Diddy Broke into His Home and Blew Up His Car After Dating Cassie
Nationwide — Musician and actor Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, took the stand Thursday morning in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Mescudi testified about his brief […]
Prosecutors in Diddy Trial Present Photos of Alleged Male Workers Hired for "Freak Offs"
Nationwide — As Week 2 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial unfolds in New York City, prosecutors have unmasked several alleged sex workers involved in the […]
Snoop Dogg Praises Singer Tanya Nolan's Performance at Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation Gala
Nationwide — International recording artist and multi-charting Billboard sensation Tanya Nolan lit up the stage for the second year in a row at Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Foundation Gala, held […]
Another Fight Breaks Out at a Beyonce Concert, This Time in Chicago During the Show
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour continues to draw massive crowds — and, unfortunately, a fair share of drama — as yet another fan fight broke out during her recent […]
Cassie Testifies She Doesn't Hate Diddy Now, Has 'Love for the Past'
Nationwide — Cassie Ventura took the stand again on Friday in the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs and made it clear she holds no hatred toward her […]
Justin Bieber Finally Breaks His Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims
Nationwide — Justin Bieber has officially broken his silence amid the ongoing federal sex trafficking trial involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 31-year-old pop star, known for hits like “Peaches” and […]
Michael Jordan Officially Joins NBC Sports, Becomes NBA Commentator
Nationwide — Michael Jordan will return to the NBA spotlight as a special contributor for NBC Sports starting in the 2025–26 season. This will be his first time as an […]
Diddy's Defense Says Cassie's Text Messages Show She Was a Willing Participant, "I'm Always Ready"
Nationwide — Cassie, who is still testifying against Diddy for allegedly being sexually and physically abusive, once told Diddy she was eager to join “freak-offs,” according to messages presented during […]
Cassie Says Altercation With Diddy Left Her With a Permanent Scar on Her Eyebrow
Nationwide — Singer and model Cassie Ventura testified this week about a violent incident in August 2013 in which she sustained a deep gash above her eyebrow after being thrown […]
African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) Announces the 25th Annual AAWIC Film Festival Celebrating Women Filmmakers
Nationwide — African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) is thrilled to announce the 25th Annual AAWIC Film Festival, set to take place from May 15-17, 2025, at LaGuardia Community College. […]
Tyler Perry's "Madea's Destination Wedding" Gets Netflix Release Date
Nationwide — Tyler Perry’s iconic character Madea is returning for another comedy-filled adventure. Madea’s Destination Wedding will be available on Netflix starting July 11, 2025. In the new film, Madea […]
One of the Oldest and Highly Respected Social Organizations for Black Women Celebrates Its 90th Conclave
Members will assemble in Boston from May 22-25, 2025, for ‘The Boston Tea Party’ Nationwide — The Girl Friends®, Incorporated is one of the oldest and most highly respected social […]
Al B. Sure Wants to Testify at Diddy's Federal Trial About Kim Porter's Death
Nationwide — Veteran R&B artist Al B. Sure! is speaking out boldly against Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming he’s the “last man breathing” who knows the truth about the embattled music […]
19-Year-Old Black College Track Star Dies in Her Sleep One Day After Breaking a Record
Nationwide — Earlier this year, Natalie Michelle Black, a 19-year-old African American college track athlete from Terry, Mississippi, died unexpectedly after competing in her first outdoor meet of the season. […]
"That's So Raven" Actor Rondell Sheridan Hospitalized With Pancreatitis
Nationwide — Rondell Sheridan, known for his role on That’s So Raven, has been in the hospital for weeks due to pancreatitis. He is now asking fans for support as […]
Black Librarians Warn That Trump’s “Divisive Narratives” Are Erasing Black History
Nationwide — A growing wave of book bans, curriculum censorship, and removal of items from museums is wiping Black history out of sight from American citizens, and Black librarians are […]
Emmy Award-Winning Black Filmmaker Dante James Discusses His Upcoming Film On Liberation Theology
By Carl Kenney, Assistant Professor Journalism and Media, UNC at Chapel Hill Nationwide — Dante James is a multiple Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker and educator. He has taught at Duke […]
Four Women Accuse Smokey Robinson of Sexual Assault in New $50M Lawsuit
Nationwide — Legendary Motown singer and producer Smokey Robinson is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from four former employees, adding his name to a growing list of prominent Black […]
Former NFL Star Ron George Launches Awards Program to Recognize Caregivers in the DC Area
Nationwide — Ron George, former NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings, is making a profound impact off the field as the Executive Vice President […]
Rihanna Pregnant Again, She and A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Baby as Family Grows
Nationwide — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together, and the big reveal came in iconic fashion on the blue carpet at the 2025 Met […]
CBS Cancels 'The Equalizer' Starring Queen Latifah After Five Seasons
Nationwide — CBS has officially canceled The Equalizer reboot after five seasons, marking the end of the Queen Latifah-led series that reimagined the classic 1980s crime drama. The network confirmed […]
Brian McKnight Files Defamation Lawsuit, Denies Hiring Prostitutes and Abusing His Ex-Wife
Nationwide — Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow singer Jaguar Wright after she accused him of hiring prostitutes and abusing his ex-wife. The R&B artist denies all […]
Black Author Makes History, Releases His 17th Novel Targeting All Genres of Readers
Nationwide — Tony Lindsay is making history as an accomplished African American author. He is celebrating having now released 17 novels with his newest title, What If I Don’t?, a […]
Rapper Nelly Calls for Positivity and Unity After Trump’s First 100 Days
Nationwide — Multi-platinum selling rapper Nelly is calling for unity amid ongoing controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency. In an interview with Fox News, the St. Louis native explained why he […]
Terrence Howard, "I Turned Down Playing Marvin Gaye Because I Can't Kiss A Man"
Nationwide — Actor Terrence Howard says that he turned down the opportunity to play Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he didn’t feel comfortable portraying a gay character if it […]
Beyoncé’s Daughters, Rumi and Blue Ivy, Steal the Show During "Cowboy Carter" Tour Premiere
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her onstage during opening night of the Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles. 7-year-old Rumi made a rare appearance alongside her […]
Black Jeweler Inspires Young Minds Through STEM, Storytelling, and Earth Science
Nationwide — Daniel Moijueh, a jeweler and the owner of Moijéy Fine Jewelry and Diamonds, a Black-owned company based in the Washington, DC area, recently hosted a vibrant “Diamonds, Arts, […]
NFL Star Saquon Barkley Defends Golf Date With President Trump Amid Backlash
Nationwide — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, a beloved figure both on and off the field, is pushing back against a wave of backlash after being seen golfing with […]
Naomi Girma Makes History as First Million-Dollar Player in Women's Pro Soccer
Nationwide — 24-year-old Naomi Girma, an Ethiopian American professional soccer player, made history as the first-ever million-dollar player in women’s soccer with her $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea Football Club […]
Tina Knowles Reveals How Cheating Ended Her Marriage to Beyoncé's Father
Nationwide — Beyoncé’s 71-year-old mom, Tina Knowles, has opened up about her past relationships, sharing her journey of love, heartbreak, and healing in her new memoir Matriarch. She says every […]
Shedeur Sanders Drafted By the NFL Cleveland Browns, Sends 3-Word Message
Nationwide — Although draft projections often shift, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was widely expected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. So when he slipped […]
Denver Urban Spectrum Presents “Colorful Stories” Luncheon Celebrating Women's Stories of Resilience and Success
Nationwide — Denver Urban Spectrum will present “Colorful Stories… See Me, Hear Me,” a powerful luncheon experience honoring women of extraordinary resilience on May 30, at the Noor Event Center […]
Pastor Admits to Cheating For 32 Years, His Wife Helped Him Get Ready For His Dates
Nationwide — Pastor Reginald Steele and his wife, Kelley, shocked many when they revealed they stayed married for over 30 years — despite Reginald openly cheating throughout most of their […]
Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in 1st Round of NFL Draft Amid Criticism
Nationwide — Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The snub […]
Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J, and Toni Braxton to Headline 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a premier ticket and hotel reseller, is offering ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. The event will take place from Thursday, July […]
Mo'Nique's Warning to Shannon Sharpe Resurfaces After Assault Lawsuit
Nationwide — Mo’Nique’s comment about Shannon Sharpe, who is now accused of sexual assault, has resurfaced online. The clip shows Mo’Nique warning the former NFL star about dating younger women […]
Michael Ealy to Play Malcolm X in Upcoming Muhammad Ali Series “The Greatest” on Amazon Prime Video
Nationwide — Michael Ealy will play Malcolm X in The Greatest, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series about boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The show will follow Ali’s personal and public […]
Damon Wayans’ Sitcom "Poppa’s House" Canceled After Just One Season
Nationwide — Damon Wayans and his son Damon Wayans Jr. won’t be returning for another season of Poppa’s House. CBS officially cancelled the sitcom after just one season, despite a […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Why She Prefers Dating Younger Men
Nationwide — 52-year-old actress Tracee Ellis Ross recently shared her dating preferences in a conversation on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast. The Black-ish star said she often dates younger men, not […]