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Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty In one of the most heart-wrenching moments in Marvel’s new excellent Disney+ series Ironheart, MIT tech genius, badass inventor, and complicated superhero Riri Williams is emotionally gutted after the AI version of her deceased best friend N.A.T.A.L.I.E. is deleted. “Oh my God…” panics Tony “Iron Man” Stark’s rebellious mentee—played with layered grit by the criminally underrated Dominique Thorne. Riri discovers the sobering consequences of using […]

Source: Charley Gallay / Getty Netflix has canceled The Residence after just one season, despite major buzz and Shonda Rhimes’ name behind it. The murder mystery series, set inside the White House and starring Uzo Aduba, blended political drama with elite scandal—but it didn’t survive Netflix’s ruthless renewal formula. Its cancellation sparked backlash online, especially as The Residence featured a Black woman lead and leaned into smart, original storytelling. Many […]

Source: Radio One / General TikTok is reportedly working on a new version of its app for U.S. users as part of preparations for a potential sale to a group of American investors. According to a report by The Information, the updated app is expected to launch in U.S. app stores on September 5, with the current version remaining operational until March 2026. However, users will eventually need to transition to […]

Paras Griffin Atlanta rapper J Money, known for his magnetic personality as we recently saw at Birthday Bash ATL, has clearly met his partner in rhyme when it comes to being friends and collaborating with Andrew Lee — entrepreneur, tech whiz and the acclaimed “Crown Prince of Korea.” From similar tastes in style all the way down to personal traits, a Rush Hour-style duo was formed from the moment they […]

Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty Drake‘s been hinting at his new album —allegedly titled Iceman— for weeks, but last night, July 4, he ushered in his latest era with a new single. It all began when he cryptically posted to his social media, alerting fans that he’d be dropping something at 9pm. Eventually, a livestream YouTube entitled ‘ICEMAN EPISODE ONE’ launched, showing a back room of a random warehouse for […]

Source: picture alliance / Getty / Microsoft / Xbox / Phil Spencer Wednesday was a rough one for Microsoft and Team Xbox. The Seattle Times reports that Microsoft is giving about 9,100, or about 4 percent, of its workforce pink slips. According to the report, the Xbox division, aka Microsoft Gaming, will be hit the hardest as a result of these layoffs, but the exact number remains unknown. In a […]

Source: David Berding / Getty During an interview with Jemele Hill, future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul said that the upcoming season will likely be his last. After 20 remarkable years on the court, Paul’s announcement marks the twilight of a career defined by excellence, leadership, and an unrelenting drive for greatness. RELATED: Michelle Obama And Chris Paul Celebrate National Black Voter Day [Watch]RELATED: Michael Jordan Joins NBC’s […]

Source: PA Wire – PA Images / Getty This fall, you can get some class credit for your obsession with Kendrick Lamar. Well, only if you are enrolled at Temple University in Philly, where noted professor Timothy Welbeck will teach an inaugural class on the “Not Like Us” rapper. Welbeck is a professor in Temple’s Department of Africology and African American Studies and the Director for the Center for Anti-Racism, […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The story behind how the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became a federal holiday with the help of legendary musician Stevie Wonder will now be the subject of a documentary. The multiple Grammy Award winner is partnering with TIME Studios to produce the unnamed documentary film, which will explore Wonder’s personal tie to the movement to get a national holiday to recognize Dr. […]