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Snoop Dogg Praises Singer Tanya Nolan's Performance at Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation Gala

Tanya Nolan and Snoop Dogg

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

People fighting at Beyonce's concert in Chicago

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'

Cassie Ventura

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

Diddy and Justin Bieber

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

Michael Jordan

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"

Diddy and Cassie

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

Cassie and Diddy

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

AAWIC Film Festival

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

First National Girl Friends Inc. Conclave 1933

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

Al B. Sure

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

Natalie Michelle Black

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

Rondell Sheridan

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

Black librarians in museum

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

Dante James

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

Smokey Robinson

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

Ron George

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

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

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

Queen Latifah, The Equalizer

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

Brian McKnight and Jaguar Wright

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

Tony Lindsay

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

Nelly and President Trump

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"

Terrence Howard

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

Beyoncé with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi during Cowboy Carter tour

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

Daniel Moijueh with students

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

President Trump and Saquon Barkley

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

Naomi Girma

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

Tina Knowles

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

Shedeur Sanders

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

Denver Urban Spectrum women honored

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

Pastor Reginald Steele and his wife Kelley

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

Shedeur Sanders

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 […]

New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History

Black Blocks

Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]

HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships

Dr. Troya Bishop, author of Answers to Intimacy book

Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]

Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide

Essynce Moore

Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]

Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade

Angel Reese Atlanta Dream

Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]

Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida

Manufacturers Cup Series

Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]

Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album

Cardi B course in Howard University

Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]

Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist

Bob Barker racism allegations

Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]

Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”

TLC’s Chilli

Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]

Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes

Tiger Woods DUI

Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]

Solange’s 21-Year-Old Son is Rumored to be Dating a 41-Year-Old Reality TV Star

Daniel Julez Smith Jr, Tommie Lee dating rumors

Nationwide — Daniel Julez Smith Jr, the 21-year-old son of Solange Knowles, sparked dating rumors with 41-year-old reality star Tommie Lee after social media videos surfaced online. The pair appeared […]

Justin Timberlake Jokes About Being White in Recently-Released DWI Arrest Footage

Justin Timberlake mugshot from June 2024 arrest

Nationwide — Justin Timberlake joked about being white and called police officers “wild” in newly released footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in New York. The video showing the […]

New Book by U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Provides a Definitive Roadmap for Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Leaders

Alan Benson, author of Elevate From Boys to Men book

Nationwide — Author, educator, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Alan D. Benson announces the release of his powerful new book, Elevate from boys to MEN. This essential guide provides a […]

Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS

Tina Redmond, Founder of TRACC RADIO

Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]

Black Author Debuts Powerful Memoir, From the Projects to the Halls of Academia and Medicine

Rudolph Elliot Willis, author of Echoes of Cabrini-Green

Nationwide — Rudolph Elliot Willis will release his debut book, Echoes of Cabrini-Green, on April 21, 2026, published by Southern Illinois University Press (SIU Press). Written as a series of […]

Whoopi Goldberg's New Documentary to Explore Her Life and Legacy

Whoopi Goldberg documentary

Nationwide — Whoopi Goldberg is set to star in a new documentary that offers an intimate look at her life, career, and family. The film will weave together archival footage, […]

Brian McKnight Takes Legal Action Against Radio Station Over Claims That He's Abusive

Brian McKnight

Nationwide — Brian McKnight is taking legal action against a North Carolina radio station and its host, claiming they falsely painted him as an abusive and neglectful father. He says the […]

Pastor Jamal Bryant Lost a Lot of Followers By Trying to End the Target Boycott

Jamal Bryant

Nationwide — Pastor Jamal Bryant controversially announced the end of the yearlong Target boycott last week, praising the retailer for investing $2 billion in Black-owned businesses and meeting most of […]

Largest Black Children's Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio, Launches 3rd Annual Event

When I See Me Childrens Book Fair in Dayton, Ohio

Nationwide — The third annual When I See Me™ Children’s Book Fair takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Dayton Metro Library’s West Branch, […]

Celebrity Blogger Tasha K Starts GoFundMe to Pay $3.5M Legal Debt to Cardi B

Tasha K, Cardi B

Nationwide — Celebrity blogger Tasha K, who has been in a long-running legal battle with Cardi B, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay off her $3.5 million judgment. She’s […]

R&B Legends Tony Terry and Christopher Williams to Headline Powerful Stage Play, "When You Cry, I Cry"

Tony Terry and Christopher Williams

Nationwide — Shyfox Productions proudly presents When You Cry, I Cry, a powerful and emotionally moving stage play that explores the devastating impact of violence on families and communities while […]

Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime

Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]

50 Cent Teases Docuseries on T.I. and Tiny Harris' Previous Sexual Assault Allegations

50 Cent, T.I., Tiny Harris

Nationwide — Rapper 50 Cent hinted he may be working on a new documentary about T.I. and Tiny Harris, focusing on sexual abuse allegations against the couple. He teased the […]

22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood

Tierre Hummons, creator of the Synth City series

Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]

Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact

Brandi Webb

Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]

Tyler Perry Starts Production on New Netflix Series "Where There's Smoke"

Tyler Perry Where There's Smoke

Nationwide — Filmmaker Tyler Perry is launching a new firefighter drama on Netflix, Where There’s Smoke. The 16-episode series follows firefighters facing danger on the job while dealing with personal struggles […]

Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians

Marcus Parker, creator of the Making of Rize Mode video

Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]

Bill Cosby Seeks to Block Witnesses in New Sexual Assault Case

Bill Cosby

Nationwide — Bill Cosby is trying to block Janice Dickinson and several other women from testifying in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. He also wants to keep […]

Rapper DJ Quik’s Son Receives 15-Year Sentence for 2022 Murder

David Blake Jr., son of DJ Quik

Nationwide — David Blake Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a 2022 shooting in Downey, California. He was convicted of […]

Black Founder Turns Teen Motherhood Story Into Children’s Book That Celebrates Love Beyond Labels

Just My Mom children's book by Tyra Moore

Nationwide — Just My Mom: Beyond Labels and Love, a new children’s book by Tyra Moore, the founder of A Girl Like Me Inc., is redefining how families talk about […]

Black-Owned Organization Called Homeschool Yo Kids Launches 13-City National Tour

Homeschool Yo Kids Expo

Nationwide — Following a successful kickoff in Oakland, California, the Homeschool Yo Kid Expo 2026 is continuing its bold 4th chapter with a 13-city national tour, bringing homeschooling resources, education, […]

Actress Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Living With Over 50 Fibroids

Lupita Nyong’o talks about her fibroids

Nationwide — Award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she has over 50 fibroids in her uterus, causing pain, heavy bleeding, and other health challenges. She first discovered them […]

Black Author Releases Revised Illustrated Guide to African American History

Color in America book by Roy Wyatt

Nationwide — Color in America by Roy Wyatt is an illustrated guide to African Americans’ pursuit of freedom and history in the United States of America. The book is a […]