Entertainment

Source: Courtesy of St. Noir Cafe As thousands of visitors pour into New Orleans for the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, the city’s vibrant culture, along with its Black-owned businesses, stands ready to offer more than just world-class hospitality and a soulful expression of the word “bayyyyybee.” Both will offer a glimpse into history, culture, and community resilience, with a side of style, partying, and Daiquiris galore. Among these many […]

Source: Jonathan Bachman / Getty  Black Movies to Watch for the Fourth of July This Fourth of July, skip the textbook history and tap into something real—Black joy, resistance, freedom, and the flyest energy our culture brings. Independence Day hits differently when you know the full story, so why not spend the holiday vibing with movies that reflect our power, passion, and legacy? Whether you’re pre-gaming for the cookout, chillin’ […]

Source: MEHMET ESER / Getty A hacker group reportedly linked to Iran has claimed to have stolen 100 gigabytes of emails from President Donald Trump’s inner circle and is threatening to release them. Operating under the alias “Robert,” the hacker group is claiming to have confidential emails from Trump allies, “including White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, longtime confidant Roger Stone, Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan, and even adult film […]

Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Deliberations are now underway in the high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs. As the courtroom proceedings unfold, some nontraditional media personalities—particularly on platforms like TikTok and YouTube—have been providing real-time updates, offering minute-by-minute insight into the case and the pending verdict. According to CNN, on June 30, Judge Arun Subramanian gave final instructions to the jury regarding the […]

Source: Theo Wargo / Getty The jury in the closely watched trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has reached a partial verdict, delivering decisions on four of the five counts against the music mogul. However, deliberations remain deadlocked on the first and most significant charge: racketeering conspiracy. The court has urged jurors to continue their discussions in hopes of reaching a unanimous decision. As reported by Fox 5 New York, Combs, […]

Source: Reach Media / Urban One Sailorr sits down with DJ Misses and Incognito, for an unforgettable interview spilling details and more about her career plus upcoming projects. Known for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Sailorr didn’t hold back on opening up in this exclusive conversation. During the interview, Sailorr opened up about her latest project, describing her upcoming album as her most “vulnerable and authentic work yet.” […]

R1 Digital For rising rap duo AMG Twinz, the pivotal moment of meeting Southern rap icon Future and then embarking on a tour alongside him is a memory that none of us would be quick to forget. Thankfully, they found some time in-between putting on show-stopping performances — they made us believers this year at Birthday Bash ATL! — to share that fateful meeting with Pluto for this week’s “My […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty The WNBA is growing again—this time in a big way. The league announced today that it’s adding three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia over the next five years. Cleveland will tip off first in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. All three teams will join as full expansions, bumping the WNBA’s total to 18 franchises by the end of […]

Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Detroit R&B icon Kem has officially parted ways with Motown Records after a 23-year partnership, marking a significant shift in his career. The artist, known for his smooth sound and soulful hits, is returning to his independent roots by reviving his Kemistry Records label. “Over the last three to five years, I’ve done a lot of internal soul-searching,” Kem told the Detroit Free Press. Reflecting […]