Nationwide — Rapper Nelly revealed that he married Ashanti after learning she was pregnant. The couple, who rekindled their relationship after years apart, tied the knot in December 2023 before […]
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Mike Tyson Honors George Foreman After Boxing Legend’s Death at 76
Nationwide — Mike Tyson paid tribute to legendary boxer George Foreman, who recently died at the age of 76. He honored Foreman’s legacy, remembering Foreman as a champion who left […]
Russell Wilson Signs $21M Deal with the New York Giants, His Wife Ciara Reacts
Nationwide — Russell Wilson, a 36-year-old Super Bowl-winning quarterback and 10-time Pro Bowl selection, has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with the New York Giants, […]
Ben Affleck Explains Why He and Jennifer Lopez Divorced After Two Years
Nationwide — Actor Ben Affleck is finally speaking out about his split from singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, clarifying that their breakup was due to personal differences and not scandal or controversy. […]
Bronny James Scores Career-High 39 Points in G-League Game, His Best Performance Yet
Nationwide — Bronny James recently scored a career-high 39 points, showcasing his best performance yet for the G League South Bay Lakers in a 122-118 win over the Santa Cruz […]
58-Year-Old Garcelle Beauvais Leaves "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" After 5 Seasons
Nationwide — Garcelle Beauvais, 58, has confirmed she is leaving Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons. The actress shared the news on Instagram, explaining that she wants to […]
Actor Malik Yoba Says He No Longer Identifies as a Black Man
Nationwide — Actor Malik Yoba has announced that he no longer identifies as a Black man or a person of color. In a video, the 57-year-old actor stated, “What I […]
Beyonce’s "Cowboy Carter" Tour Almost Sold Out, New Show in Las Vegas Added
Nationwide — Beyoncé has added a new date to her Cowboy Carter Tour, announcing a performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 25. Live Nation has confirmed that […]
Nick Cannon Says He Wants to Have More Kids Despite Already Having 12
Nationwide — Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old TV host and entertainer, has expressed he is still open to expanding his family. Despite already having 12 children with six different women, Cannon […]
Singer Erykah Badu to Release Her First Album in 15 Years
Nationwide — Erykah Badu is set to release her first studio album in 15 years, teaming up with renowned hip-hop producer The Alchemist. This marks her return since 2010’s New […]
Kanye West Attacks Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Kids on X, Releases New Album "Bully"
Nationwide — Kanye West stirred controversy again after making offensive comments about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children on social media. His now-deleted tweet included ableist slur and hateful remarks about the […]
White Bystander Tells Black Pianist, "I Hope You Die," During Public Performance
Nationwide — A video of London-based Black pianist Camden Stewart being harassed during a street performance went viral. The three-minute clip shows Stewart calmly enduring insults from a white bystander […]
Keith Boykin Live in LA: A Must-Attend Book Talk Breaking Down Racial Myths & Justice
Nationwide — The El Pueblo Park Association (EPPA) and Artists & Activists for Health Equity (AAHE) are thrilled to announce an exclusive Los Angeles Book Talk with Keith Boykin on […]
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good Get Married in Private LA Ceremony
Nationwide — Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are now officially married, according to TMZ. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home.
Toni Braxton Reveals That Her Sister Tamar Has Blocked Her on Instagram Again
Nationwide — Toni Braxton recently found herself blocked by her sister, Tamar Braxton, on Instagram once again. The incident happened on March 17th, as Toni attempted to share a birthday […]
Rapper Ma$e to Release a Triple Album on Same Day That Diddy’s Trial Begins
content/uploads/2025/03/rapper_mase_album_diddy_trial.jpg” alt=”Rapper Ma$e and Sean "Diddy" Combs” width=”600″ height=”315″ /> Nationwide — Rapper Ma$e will make a big return to the music scene with a triple album set for release […]
Diddy’s Trial Has Been Delayed, Judge Says More Time is Needed
Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, originally scheduled for May 2025, has been postponed by a week. The decision came after a hearing about a new forced labor […]
Will Smith Drops First Album in 19 Years Called "Based on a True Story"
Nationwide — Will Smith is making his music comeback with Based on a True Story, his first album in nearly two decades, set to release on March 28th. The 14-track […]
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Have Been Quietly Dating for Months
Nationwide — Tiger Woods has been quietly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., for several months. A source close to the Trump family confirmed their relationship and […]
R&B Singer Ne-Yo Proudly Shares His 'Pyramid' of Four Girlfriends
Nationwide — Ne-Yo, the R&B singer known for hits like Let Me Love You, has officially introduced his four girlfriends — Moneii, Bri, Cristina, and Arielle. On social media, he […]
Denzel Washington's Broadway Return in "Othello" Breaks Ticket Sales Record
Nationwide — Denzel Washington’s return to Broadway in Shakespeare’s Othello has sent ticket prices soaring. His performance in the limited-run production has created overwhelming demand, breaking sales records and reshaping […]
Keith Lee is in the UK Causing an Uproar Over So-Called "Good" British Food
Nationwide — TikTok food critic Keith Lee, known for his honest reviews, sparked controversy in the UK after trying a Full English breakfast. His viral video, which rated several components […]
Tiger Woods Tears Achilles While Training, Undergoes Surgery
Nationwide — Tiger Woods is facing another setback in his comeback journey. The 49-year-old golf icon announced on Tuesday that he tore his Achilles while training for the upcoming PGA […]
R. Kelly Reveals He’s Written 25 Albums in Prison, Hopes to Continue His Music Career
Nationwide — R. Kelly, now three years into his 30-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering, revealed he has written 25 albums while behind bars. The disgraced singer also […]
Saquon Barkley Signs $41.2M Contract with Eagles, Becomes Highest-Paid Running Back in NFL
Nationwide — Saquon Barkley has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. This comes just a year after he joined […]
LeBron Calls Out Stephen A. Smith for Comments About His Son Bronny
Nationwide — LeBron James was caught on video confronting ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith after the commentator criticized his son, Bronny James, a rookie in the NBA/G-League. Fans believe LeBron was […]
Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge
Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]
NBA Player Jimmy Butler Sued For $260K in Unpaid Rent, Property Damage
Nationwide — NBA star Jimmy Butler is facing a lawsuit from Five Star Marketing and Promotions Inc. for allegedly failing to pay $260,000 in rent and causing over $127,000 in […]
Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Rumors About Having a Homeless Son
Nationwide — Jamie Foxx has denied claims made by YouTuber “Young Tommie,” who recently posted a video alleging that Foxx was his estranged father and had abandoned him to live […]
Angie Stone's Family is Planning Two Funeral Services for Fans, Friends, and Family
Nationwide — R&B singer Angie Stone’s family is preparing both a large public memorial and a more intimate funeral to honor the legendary singer, ensuring that fans and loved ones […]
Texas Rapper and His 5-Year-Old Daughter Gunned Down at Car Wash
Nationwide — A tragic shooting at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, on Monday claimed the lives of Ronnie Smith, a 30-year-old local rapper known as G$ Lil Ronnie, […]
Paul Tazewell Makes History as First Black Man to Win Oscar for Best Costume Design
Nationwide — Paul Tazewell made history as the first African American man to win an Oscar award for Best Costume Design, earning the award for his work on Wicked. His […]
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 […]