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Source: Warner Bros. TV / Getty New Music Released This Week (February 17th – February 21st):

Source: @diddy / Instagram   With the tragic death of Voletta Wallace today (Feb 21), it’s hard not to think of her connection to Sean “Diddy” Combs based on the multiple decades they worked together to preserve the legacy of her late son and rap legend, The Notorious B.I.G. We’d like to believe that if things were different, Diddy would currently be splurging on a larger-than-life tribute to a woman […]

Source: Mike Marsland / Getty Colman Domingo redefined the power suit at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, and he did it with effortless style. Jetting across the pond to celebrate the best in UK film and television, the Euphoria star served a monochromatic look, exuding quiet luxury and undeniable power. Colman’s look represented Black excellence in all of its glory – and we were here […]

Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty   The latest episode of The Backstory Podcast with Colby Colb takes listeners on an emotional exploration of the life and legacy of Voletta Wallace, the mother of Christopher Wallace, famously known as The Notorious B.I.G. Recently passed, Wallace is remembered not only as the mother of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures but also as a beacon of strength, resilience, and love. RELATED: Voletta […]

Representation matters, especially on the big screen; it’s why black cinema is so important. The fabric of these films not only showcases incredible talent—both in front of and behind the camera—but also highlights the complexities of Black life, love, joy, and struggles in ways that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks. RELATED: Theaters Are Back: The 25 Biggest Movies Coming in 2025 RELATED: Really Bruv? Black Actors Who Turn Off Their British Accent On-Screen […]

Source: BiancaGrueneberg / Getty The Best Dogs for African American Families: Does Your Pup Make the List? We all know that dogs are more than just pets—they’re family. For many African American households, choosing the right dog means finding a loyal companion that fits their lifestyle, home environment, and cultural dynamic. After polling Black community members and analyzing various dog owner surveys, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 […]

Source: Nic Antaya / Getty Women’s boxing champ Claressa Shields may be down for the count for a while after receiving a suspension from the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Sky Sports reported that Shields is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana (a banned substance in competition) on February 3. “Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public […]

Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty The 2025 NAACP Image Awards are already heating up, with some of the biggest names in entertainment taking home early wins during the pre-show ceremonies. Among the standout victors were Beyoncé and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, marking yet another historic moment for the superstar family. Read more about the stars who took home a few non-televised NAACP Image Awards at the pre-show inside. Like […]

Source: A24 / Sing Sing With awards season in full swing, all eyes are on the 2025 Academy Awards set to take place on Mar. 2. As the biggest night in film approaches, this study has crunched the numbers using Rotten Tomatoes critics’ scores to predict this year’s Oscar winners. Read about which films could win big at the 2025 Oscars inside. CSDB.gg conducted a study that used Rotten Tomatoes critics scores to predict which […]