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Unique Nicole Things weren’t looking too bright earlier this year for seasoned sports analyst Stephen A. Smith. A looming beef with superstar athlete LeBron James, public backlash for his critique of Serena Williams joining Kendrick Lamar during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show and even basketball fans grilling him for playing solitaire on his phone during the NBA Finals were just some of the instances that had Smith looking more […]

Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS What’s buzzing on the timeline? From calls for unity to viral moments and a legendary cruise announcement, here are the top trending topics that have everyone talking. Unity Takes the Spotlight One caller put it best—“We need unity back.” The sentiment struck a chord, with listeners reflecting on how bringing people together can strengthen communities. Social media may be a tool […]

Source: Carol Lee Rose / Getty Fantasia has joined fellow Carolina native 803Fresh on the trail ride for the remix of the viral smash hit “Boots On The Ground.” The remix definitely keeps the fan in your hand and you kicking up dust as Fantasia comes in with a fresh new verse about bringing her friends out with some Sir Davis in her cup to have a good time. The […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One At the Urban 1 Summit, rising artist Jevon Dewand delivered one of the most authentic and inspiring interviews of the event. Speaking with genuine passion about his faith-centered approach to music and his commitment to lifting others as he climbs, Dewand shared insights that resonated deeply with an audience hungry for authenticity in an industry often focused on individual success. The gospel and R&B […]

Source: Araya Doheny / Getty Veteran actor and three-time Emmy Award winner Sterling K. Brown is sharing how his oldest son’s handling of a recent incident showed him just how more emotionally mature than he is. During a recent roundtable discussion about the second season of Brown’s hit show Paradise on Hulu, he spoke about how his son Andrew responded when called the N-word during a soccer game.“My 14-year-old was […]

Marcus Ingram For gospel powerhouse Earnest Pugh, the journey to stardom has been met with both highs and lows just like the rest of us. Keeping on the positive tip though, he joined us here at “My First Time” to share a throwback tale from the first radio promo event of his career, complete with a decked-out private jet treatment. As we know following his big win at the Stellar […]

Erika Goldring Beloved singer/reality star Tamar Braxton went through a horrible experience this past Sunday (August 17) after recently revealing that she was found by a friend in a pool of her own blood with no recollection of how it happened. RELATED: Tamar Braxton Talks Music, Growth, & New Beginnings at Urban 1 Summit In a bone-chilling message shared earlier today via her Instagram Stories (seen above), the Love and […]

Source: Bill McCay / Getty Chubby Checker, the legendary musician behind the iconic hit “The Twist,” has made headlines for his decision to skip his long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After nearly 40 years of eligibility, the 83-year-old artist is finally being honored, but he has chosen to prioritize his fans and his passion for live performances over attending the ceremony. Why Chubby Checker Is […]

Blueface, who made headlines more for his antics outside the recording booth than anything else, is currently serving time after being arrested back in 2021 in connection with a battery case.  After new photos of Blueface surfaced online, fans are stunned at the newly swole rapper and public figure.   Blueface, 28, is currently serving four years at the Los Angeles County Jail for violating his probation for the battery […]