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Paras Griffin For gospel rapper Briana Shanae, creating her first gospel song was a leap of faith she hadn’t anticipated. Having spent years immersed in secular music, she relished the creative freedom it brought. However, everything changed when she released her own cover of GloRilla’s chart-topping hit, “TGIF.” What began as a simple remix quickly turned into a source of controversy. RELATED: My First Time – Krayzie Bone Reflects On […]

Source: Courtesy / Peacock After a season full of shocking recouplings, social media controversies, and one of the most chaotic Casa Amor twists yet, viewers are dying to know what really went down behind the scenes and where the couples stand now. From messy breakups to undercover secrets, unanswered questions have kept Reddit and X threads alive all summer. The reunion is set for August 25 at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Peacock and […]

Source: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosted its 2025 International Conclave, drawing nearly 10,000 members and supporters. This historic event celebrated the fraternity’s legacy of service and inclusivity, while spotlighting its newest honorary inductees—an extraordinary group of leaders spanning education, entertainment, sports, and ministry. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so […]

Source: The Hapa Blonde / Getty   Number one 2025 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were teammates at women’s basketball powerhouse UConn, which took the natty this year. While they were viewed by the outside world as best friends, many women’s hoops fans thought it might be more than that. Speculation only ramped up when Fudd sat at Buecker’s family table on draft night. Other clues followed. […]

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital   The recent resignation of Andy Byron, CEO of the billion-dollar AI firm Astronomer, has sent shockwaves through both the tech world and social media. The scandal erupted after a viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston’s Gillette Stadium, where Byron was seen cozying up to Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Chief People Officer. The clip, which captured Byron wrapping his […]

Source: Courtesy / Amazon MGM Studios Claressa Shields, the reigning boxing champion and trailblazer for women in sports, has achieved yet another milestone—this time, outside the ring. As reported by Rolling Out, on July 17, the city of College Park officially declared the day as “Claressa Shields Day,” marking a historic moment of recognition for the Michigan native who has redefined women’s boxing. The proclamation ceremony was a grand affair, […]

Source: UCG / Getty Just when you thought you ran out of reasons to hate on the NYPD, a rookie cop just gave everyone more grounds to give NYPD officers the side-eye, as he’s just been bagged making unauthorized withdrawals from numerous bank accounts while he was working as a branch operations manager at Wells Fargo. According to CBS News, Officer Yeison Rodriguez Acosta has just been charged with identity […]

Source: Southern University has taken decisive action by expelling the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from its campus. As reported by WAFB-TV, this decision follows a thorough investigation into hazing allegations that culminated in the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior and a beloved member of the university’s world-renowned Human Jukebox marching band. Wilson, a mechanical engineering major from Kenner, Louisiana, was a talented trumpet […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Comedian Shane Gillis’ opening monologue at the 2025 ESPYs didn’t land the way he might’ve hoped, but it was one joke aimed at Black women that had many people offended. During the opening segment at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Gillis thought it would be funny to poke fun at the ongoing feud in the media between WNBA star Caitlin Clark and Black […]