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Source: DeFodi Images / Getty Carmelo Anthony Joins Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Carmelo Anthony has officially been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The 10-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist secures his place among basketball’s all-time greats after a legendary career spanning nearly two decades. A Legacy of Scoring and Championships Anthony made an immediate impact in college, leading Syracuse […]

Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty Nearly a quarter century since the third installment, the Friday franchise is back.  The news comes after New Line’s CCO Richard Brener sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, which—much to cinephiles’ delight—included a lightning round of questions about remakes and sequels to some beloved Hollywood works. During the conversation, he revealed that after negotiations with the film’s writer, Ice Cube, they’ve finally reached an agreement.  […]

It’s been nearly five years since Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer, and since he decided to battle the disease privately, those who worked alongside him are still processing the final moments they spent with him.   His last film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, documented a fiery recording session by the iconic 1920s blues pioneer, as seen in August Wilson’s book of the same name. It co-starred […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Reality star Demi Blanco, known from Baddies on Zeus Network, is speaking out after her 911 call led police to the spot where Young Scooter was at, ending in a chase that cost him his life. News  |  Written By Weso Fans have been dragging her online, blaming her for the rapper’s death, but Demi hit Instagram Live on Tuesday, claiming she’s being unfairly attacked […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One Some songs just create instant nostalgia. If you allow us to walk you 17 years back for a bit, the South was going up for an up-and-coming ATL rapper by the named of Yung L.A. and his infectious B Franks-produced debut single, “Ain’t I.” Recorded in January 2008, it would take a full 10 months before it saw an official release and music video […]

Source: m-imagephotography / Getty Despite the threat of book bans and the disinvestment in marginalized stories, the bookshelves at your local bookstore will still be lined with Black stories this Spring. Dozens of Black authors are turning their struggles, triumphants and unique journies into Black memoirs that will inspire you all year long. From Hollywood matriarch Tina Knowles to civil rights activist Tamika Mallory, their personal diaries will become open […]

Sen. Cory Booker wrote himself in the U.S. Senate history books by delivering the longest speech in the chamber on record, eclipsing the record of Sen. Strom Thurmond’s filibuster by a good measure. As Sen. Cory Booker concluded his marathon speech, many on social media, especially X, are showing high approval for the New Jersey politician’s herculean effort. Sen. Cory Booker,  55, took to the U.S. Senate floor on Monday […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Cardi B is fulfilling a lifelong dream with her new partnership alongside California-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Revolve Group. The Grammy-award-winning rapper is gearing up to launch her own apparel line along with several beauty brands under the new venture, and she has her eyes set on “becoming a billion-dollar fashion and lifestyle” powerhouse, according to her latest interview with WWD. “People have been expecting both […]

Source: Drake / Youtube To say that 2024 was a rough year for Drake would be an understatement. From taking the most devastating “L” of his career at the hands of Kendrick Lamar to being mocked for suing anyone he could for promoting “Not Like Us,” 2024 was less than a banner year for the King of The North. Still, Drizzy isn’t throwing in the towel on his career and […]