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 […]
The "Buck Breaking" of Cleveland Browns' Shedeur Sanders By the NFL
By Tolson Banner “When the white enslaver fails to buck break the Lion King black male slave he goes after his cubs not realizing one day, they too become Lion […]
The First Ever Official AI-Sung Album from the Caribbean is Out
Nationwide — The internationally renowned Tourism Consultant, Carlo Chancelien, has broken another glass ceiling as he released globally on November 18th, 2025, the first AI-produced album of the Haitian Music […]
Dame Dash Criticizes 50 Cent’s Netflix Docuseries on Diddy, Calls It "Nasty Work"
Nationwide — Dame Dash is criticizing 50 Cent over a new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling it “nasty work” and accusing him of tearing down another Black man […]
Aaron Jordan Jr.’s "Dating My Past" Secures International Distribution on Rakuten TV Across 40+ European Countries
Nationwide — Renowned American relationship expert, author, and executive producer Aaron Jordan Jr. announces that his book-inspired movie, Dating My Past, has recently secured major international distribution on Rakuten TV […]
Hollywood Star Tamala Jones Joins Forces With Raquel Riley Thomas to Launch National Self-Defense Movement for Women and Girls
Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and personal safety initiative founded by decorated U.S. Army Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly announces acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, […]
HBCU Student Making History as a Triple-Threat Scholar and Rhodes Recipient
Nationwide — Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan, an African American student at Morehouse College, an HBCU in Atlanta, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. The scholarship will fund his graduate studies […]
Bifties Presents the Inaugural Black Joy Gift Fest 2025 at The Gathering Spot DC
An in-person gift exchange celebrating Black-owned brands, creativity, and community Nationwide — This winter season just got brighter with Black Joy Gift Fest 2025, the inaugural in-person gift exchange celebrating […]
Ray J's Wife, Princess Love, Breaks Her Silence After He Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Her and Their Kids
Nationwide — Princess Love is finally breaking her silence following the explosive livestream confrontation that ended with Ray J being taken away in handcuffs, and she’s making it clear this […]
Local Visionary Makes History as First Black Woman to Produce and Premiere Original Business Series in Her Hometown Theater
Nationwide — Princess Atkins, an entrepreneur, creative producer, and community advocate from Thomson, Georgia, proudly announces the upcoming premiere of her groundbreaking new series, EntrepreneuHER Boss Tour — a dynamic […]
Lady Adrena Shines Nationally as a Lead Singer on Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience National Tour
Nationwide — Sweet Success Records and Prime Time Promotions LLC proudly announce that hometown blues recording artist Lady Adrena has reached an exciting new milestone in her musical journey. After […]
Jamaican Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Has Sadly Passed Away at 81
Nationwide — Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, one of Jamaica’s greatest musical ambassadors and a global cultural icon, has died at the age of 81, his wife Latifa Chambers announced Monday. […]
Actor/Singer Donald Glover Reveals He Had a Stroke Last Year
Nationwide — Fans of Donald Glover—the award-winning actor, writer, musician, and director also known by his stage name Childish Gambino—were stunned when he finally revealed the real reason behind the […]
Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Has Sadly Passed Away at 54
Nationwide — Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers, a beloved 54-year-old basketball star from Durham, North Carolina, has passed away, according to an announcement from Wake Forest University, where he first […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Gets 14 Years in Prison After He "Betrayed His Country for Money"
Nationwide — Fugees rapper Pras Michel, a Grammy-winning artist best known as one-third of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, has been sentenced to 14 […]
Comedian Tiffany Haddish Explains How and Why She Married Herself
Nationwide — Comedian Tiffany Haddish is sharing more about why she chose to marry herself, a moment she features in her new docuseries. The 45-year-old star explains how the idea […]
Singer Usher Files $4.9M Lawsuit Against His "Friends" Over Failed Atlanta Restaurant
Nationwide — Superstar singer Usher Raymond IV is now locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with former business partners after a failed restaurant venture in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood. According […]
Rapper Akon Says His Wife Doesn't Deserve Spousal Support
Nationwide — Rapper Akon is pushing back in his divorce, asking the court to deny spousal support to his estranged wife, Tomeka, while both work to protect their finances and […]
Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Says They Broke $6M Settlement
Nationwide — Ray J has hit back at Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner with a countersuit, accusing them of breaking a $6 million settlement and using the legal system for publicity […]
The Weeknd Donates $350K to Help Jamaicans Recover from Hurricane Melissa
Nationwide — The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has donated $350,000 through his XO Humanitarian Fund to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa, supporting the World Food Programme’s […]
Comedian Mike Epps Says He's 'Actually Glad' Food Stamps Were Cut
Nationwide — Mike Epps is making headlines again — this time for saying he’s “glad” there’s been a pause on food stamps, a comment he doubled down on during a […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Launches 2026 Tour Series for HBCU and Black Fraternity/Sorority Communities
Nationwide — Dream Vacations proudly announces the launch of four distinct, all-inclusive tours created exclusively for the HBCU community, NPHC affiliates, and their families. The Juneteenth in Africa series offers […]
Vivica A. Fox Tells Women Not to Date 50 Cent and Other Rappers, He Responds
Nationwide — African American actress and entrepreneur Vivica A. Fox is warning women against dating rappers, including 50 Cent, saying relationships with them can bring drama and heartbreak, based on […]
Black Celebrity Red Carpet Correspondent Selected to Cover Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards
Nationwide — ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul, widely recognized as The Mo You Know, has been selected to serve as a red carpet correspondent for the Inaugural Carolina Soul Music Awards, presented […]
B.E. Academy for Girls Named Contender for Prestigious $1 Million Yass Prize
Nashville’s first new all-girls school in over 70 years recognized among the nation’s most innovative education providers. Nationwide — B.E. Academy for Girls, an independent, culturally responsive STEAM school in […]
NFL Player Marshawn Kneeland Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound, Texted Family Goodbye
Nationwide — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 24, following what authorities describe as an apparent mental health crisis that […]
Black Author Receives Reader’s House Magazine Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence
Nationwide — Judy Jackson Winston, a Behavioral Health Fiction Author and Licensed Independent Social Worker and Attorney, has been honored by Reader’s House Magazine (London, UK) with its Editor’s Choice […]
Author Releases New Book "Game Changer" About the Founder of Negro League Baseball
Nationwide — Author Michael E. is proud to announce that his long-awaited book, Game Changer: Andrew Rube Foster, is now available and ready for purchase. A good read, a best […]
No Limit Rapper Young Bleed Dies at 51 Years Old Just Days After Verzuz Battle
Nationwide — Rapper Young Bleed, who rose to fame under Master P’s No Limit Records in the late 1990s, has died at 51 years old after suffering a brain aneurysm in […]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
Nationwide — Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced […]
Gayle King is Reportedly Leaving "CBS Mornings" When Her Contract Ends
Nationwide — Gayle King is reportedly preparing to leave CBS Mornings when her contract ends in May 2026, though CBS says no final decision has been made about her role or […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Recent Black College Grad Launches First-Ever Animated Series About the Life of Music Producers
Nationwide — Recent University of Cincinnati graduate Tierre Hummons is rewriting the rules of animation and storytelling with Synth City — the first-ever animated series centered on the life of […]