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Getty Images / Stephen A. Smith / NABJ Stephen A. Smith’s foray into political commentary earned him an award from the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists), but it’s an honor he is not too proud of; in fact, he’s pretty upset about it. Over the weekend, the often-loud sports pundit turned political commentator received the “thumbs down” honor at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Atlanta. […]

Source: R1 Digital / R1 Praise 102.5, Atlanta’s home for gospel music, won Top Market of the Year at the 2026 Stellar Awards in Charlotte, NC. The award—voted on by listeners—celebrates the station’s 25 years on air, its commitment to local talent, and a team that shows up every single day. Atlanta, you did that. At the 2026 Stellar Awards pre-show in Charlotte, NC, Praise 102.5 walked away with one […]

Source: Marvel Studios / EPK.TV Marvel Studios has dropped a new look at Avengers: Doomsday, turning up the hype for the next massive chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new footage puts Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom front and center while teasing the collision of some of Marvel’s biggest heroes, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men. RELATED: The 15 Highest-Grossing Black Movies of All Time RELATED: Ranking Every […]

Getty Images / D23 / Avengers: Doomsday / X-Men / Vision Quest Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios had more heat for us at D23 following their big showing at San Diego Comic Con. D23 is going down in Anaheim, California, and there was plenty of anticipation regarding what Kevin Feige would be showing off at the convention, and we must say he didn’t disappoint. So let’s break down all of […]

Jesse Grant The next year-and-a-half is shaping up to be an exciting ride for comic fans. After weeks of speculation surrounding the upcoming X-Men film reboot — even we tried to cast an actress to play Storm! — Marvel Studios has finally unveiled the initial cast that will usher mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As expected, Day 1 of the D23 fan event in Anaheim, California closed out with […]

Source: Super Scout / Getty Welp, good people, Black August is here. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Black August — including our white and eternally fragile brethren who are now rolling their eyes, saying, “OMG, not another Black month, as if Black History Month wasn’t enough” — the Center for Constitutional Rights defines it as a month designated to honor “the freedom fighters, especially those inside the walls […]

Source: Donell Jones and Joe Fans are about to experience two R&B titans go head to head in a Verzuz. Officially dubbed, “R&B Nights,” Donell Jones and Joe set to have a soulful showdown on August 20 at 6pm PDT streamed live from the Apple Music, Verzuz and Complex brands. The smooth bout comes on the heels of YG and The Game’s gangsta party in the West. And unlike Pretty […]

Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Larry June and Jhené Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with some cozy moments in his latest music video. In the “California Dreamin’” video, the two are seen cuddled up in several scenes. The first moment shows Larry and Jhené pulling up to a spotlight in their respective Porsche, where they lock eyes before the video cuts to several intimate moments. The pair are […]

Source: Netflix / Netflix Netflix just dropped the news that the vocal bible herself, Brandy Norwood, is lending her legendary pipes to a new rendition of the A Different World theme. Get ready to feel that HBCU spirit when it hits the streaming giant on September 24. The Cinderella star told TUDUM, “Singing this iconic theme song for A Different World means everything to me. It was one of those […]